Re: Kruise Leeming signed from 2024 : Sun Jun 25, 2023 7:23 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

That is a bolt from the blue! I really like him as a player and that definitely looks to be the end for Sam Powell but I do worry about the limit it means for O’Neills minutes and chances for Forber. Ultimately you need to improve your side when the chance arises though and he does that. I just hope we’re keeping enough space back for the forwards we need.

That's true about O'Neill and Forber, but I'm really happy that we've got someone for the here and now.

Re: Kruise Leeming signed from 2024 : Sun Jun 25, 2023 7:31 pm  

jonh wrote:

Very pleased with this.

Will change up the 9 position at the club which has become a bit stale.

Very interesting to see what happens with Powell.

Would also expect this confirms the end of Custs time at the club.

Really has come from nowhere this one. Will await Dan on the other site with his I told you so comment.

He said about this last season, true story

Re: Kruise Leeming signed from 2024 : Sun Jun 25, 2023 7:33 pm  

Mixed emotions on this one for me.

Love what Sam Powell has done for Wigan, not the most talented but has given absolutely everything for the club and played his heart out.

But ultimately this feels like an upgrade.

Interesting Powell has another year on his deal.

O’Neills best game for Wigan last week so hope he stays as the interchange hooker.

Forber has some fans on here too so hope he stays to compete for a spot.


4 years feels a long contract - maybe a risk.

Would like Leeds fans comments.

Re: Kruise Leeming signed from 2024 : Sun Jun 25, 2023 7:34 pm  

Jack Burton wrote:

When he's good he's excellent. He's quick out of dummy half, kicks well from deep out of dummy half, and is a good support player. However, his decision making is erratic, his defence for a hooker is poor, and his distribution isn't what you'd expect from a top 9. He's basically a better version of Brad Dwyer.

Don't tell the Warrington fans that. They have let Clark go to Saints and have signed Dwyer back as his replacement (apparently)

Re: Kruise Leeming signed from 2024 : Sun Jun 25, 2023 7:34 pm  

4 years is possibly a bit much, considering O'Neill should be established by then, but I can't complain with the deal. Wonder where Powell will end up now, Cas maybe?

Re: Kruise Leeming signed from 2024 : Sun Jun 25, 2023 7:35 pm  

Pie_Eyter wrote:

Don't tell the Warrington fans that. They have let Clark go to Saints and have signed Dwyer back as his replacement (apparently)

Which is quite commical when you think about it

Re: Kruise Leeming signed from 2024 : Sun Jun 25, 2023 7:40 pm  

[Gareth] wrote:

Which is quite commical when you think about it

I’ve forgotten his name but Warrington already have a hooker who’s overtaken Clarke. Dwyer is just their interchange

Re: Kruise Leeming signed from 2024 : Sun Jun 25, 2023 7:42 pm  

Trainman wrote:

I’ve forgotten his name but Warrington already have a hooker who’s overtaken Clarke. Dwyer is just their interchange

Oh i agree but Dwyer is a downgrade on Clarke. I suppose it depends on the reasoning

Re: Kruise Leeming signed from 2024 : Sun Jun 25, 2023 7:42 pm  

Pie_Eyter wrote:

He actually predicted this one before Leeming was born.

He used to play bowls with Reg Leeming, the grandfather of Kruise and told him that one day his Grandson would play for Wigan Warriors (crazy thing is, we weren’t even called the Warriors in those days, so he predicted that as well).

Ps-I don’t know if Kruise actually has a grandad Reg

Re: Kruise Leeming signed from 2024 : Sun Jun 25, 2023 7:46 pm  

Trainman wrote:

I’ve forgotten his name but Warrington already have a hooker who’s overtaken Clarke. Dwyer is just their interchange

Danny Walker is the hooker I thin k may mean. Good lad but that missing the ptb in the C Cup game v us was a disaster for them. At times Walker seems like a younger version of Dwyer.

As for Leeming, could be a very good signing for us. A fast 9 who can cover other positions.