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[bionic barrel]

where does kallum watkins get his spinach during the winter?, there must be some fantastic alotments in the headingley area!

[The Orford Postman]

Has anyone got a pic of before and after?

[Old Frightful]

What has he grown?

[bionic barrel]

he may have been microwaving his tea and leaving the oven door open-silly lad!

[The 4 of Us]

You won't like it when he's angry Wendall!

[Wellsy4HullFC]

Have they tested him?

[bionic barrel]

Wellsy4HullFC, on 06 February 2012 - 09:26 PM, said:

Have they tested him?

how dare you suggest such a thing!
hes just been eating the beef produced by the cattle grazing on the new widnes pitch thats all.

[Harrigan]

This is my post from Southstander a week ago...

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It's been a good gradual growth over the years and remember, he is 20. In 2 or 3 years imagine the size of him. Add that to his ability and speed and I think, if he stays injury free, he could become one of the best centres we have ever produced.

Apparently he has put on another few kg's since that last photo on boxing day too.

One advantage he has had though is that he has spent the majority of the last 2 years injured so must have had plenty of time on the weights.

[MrPosh]

For those that watch he each week, how's he doing for pace with the extra bulk? He always struck me as quick, not quite lightening, but pretty brisk.

Not that it's necessarily a good comparison, but the last player I saw grow like that was Jamie Langley and that ruined his game.

[HappyDave]

GI seems to be a fair bit slower since the RLWC 2008 which appears to be due to bulking up at a rate of knots.

[steef]

I think Watkins is perhaps the youngster with the most potential in SL if he can just get a few injury free seasons under his belt. Always been impressed by him whenever I've seen him play. Hard to believe that he's still only 20.

[Harrigan]

MrPosh, on 06 February 2012 - 10:33 PM, said:

For those that watch he each week, how's he doing for pace with the extra bulk? He always struck me as quick, not quite lightening, but pretty brisk.

Not that it's necessarily a good comparison, but the last player I saw grow like that was Jamie Langley and that ruined his game.

He's just as quick, if not quicker. He will take some catching if he makes a break this year and with the extra strength he has now he will take some stopping.

I first saw him when he was 16 against West Tigers U18s and back then I though he would be a star. The last 2 years have been setbacks but I think he can go on to be the best centre the UK has produced in a hell of a long time. He's 6'2, must weigh 15st plus now and will only get stronger over the next couple of years. When you add his footwork to the speed and strength he has the potential to be world class.

[Matt J]

Harrigan, on 06 February 2012 - 10:26 PM, said:

This is my post from Southstander a week ago...

Apparently he has put on another few kg's since that last photo on boxing day too.

One advantage he has had though is that he has spent the majority of the last 2 years injured so must have had plenty of time on the weights.

Christ! Nandos manager must be happy when he sees him arrive.

[Douggie Laughtons Cigs]

One hell of a prospect and with him and Hardaker in centres for Leeds its good to see a couple of exciting outside backs given a chance. Good be great news for England as its a position we have really struggled with in last 5 years.

Leeds say he has put 4kg's on which isnt excessive for a youngster in an off season. Lets not forget he had a knee injury for last 6 week of last season so will have started weight training early.

[nadera78]

Looks like perfectly natural growth for someone of his age. But then, where would tgg be without fans bitching about something or other?

[Wellsy4HullFC]

nadera78, on 07 February 2012 - 01:32 AM, said:

Looks like perfectly natural growth for someone of his age. But then, where would tgg be without fans bitching about something or other?

Errr... Who's bitching?

[terrywebbisgod]

[HappyDave]

As I watched the Leeds highlight on 'YouTube.com/SLHighlights' yesterday I thought; 'Ryan Bailey playing really well and scoring Tries?? Huh?? Something's wrong here!'. [if I had watched it full screen I would have realised it wasn't Bailey. Oops!]

Edited by HappyDave, 07 February 2012 - 08:04 AM.

[Wolford6]

Reminiscent of Ellery Hanley. Initially entertained by HM looking like Duke McKenzie, came out looking like Larry Holmes.

[Finn]

Harrigan, on 06 February 2012 - 11:12 PM, said:

He's just as quick, if not quicker. He will take some catching if he makes a break this year and with the extra strength he has now he will take some stopping.

I first saw him when he was 16 against West Tigers U18s and back then I though he would be a star. The last 2 years have been setbacks but I think he can go on to be the best centre the UK has produced in a hell of a long time. He's 6'2, must weigh 15st plus now and will only get stronger over the next couple of years. When you add his footwork to the speed and strength he has the potential to be world class.

All sounds good, but as he is a centre can he draw a man and pass a ball? Is he a natural defender?