DoubleD Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Signed for Leeds on 2 month loan. Strange and interesting signing. Clearly out of favour at Wigan, not sure why. But perhaps even more surprising that they let him go on loan to Leeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Im surprised by this. He is a player with lots of potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 It’s not quite worked out for him since coming back from Australia. We got the better deal out of him going to the Titans based on his last few years, Taia has proven to be a good signing and Greenwood has regressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Quality and size added to the ranks I'm very happy with this signing hopefully it goes well and is extended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 40 minutes ago, DoubleD said: Signed for Leeds on 2 month loan. Strange and interesting signing. Clearly out of favour at Wigan, not sure why. But perhaps even more surprising that they let him go on loan to Leeds He looks delighted. "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. "If someone doesn't value evidence, what evidence are you going to provide to prove that they should value it? If someone doesn't value logic, what logical argument could you provide to show the importance of logic?" — Sam Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 As a Wigan fan I’ve not been hugely impressed with Greenwood, sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldofclothofgold Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 I wonder if this looks like Ward will be out for another long spell Soon we will be dancing the fandangoFROM 2004,TO DO WHAT THIS CLUB HAS DONE,IF THATS NOT GREATNESSTHEN i DONT KNOW WHAT IS.JAMIE PEACOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 I'm trying to work out why Greenwood hasn't lived up to his potential (yet). I thought he did pretty well in his first season on the Gold Coast and then for unknown reasons he was on the outer in year 2 and didn't really get a chance. He is a big, strong and athletic edge forward and reasonabley skillful. I'm surprised Wigan don't see him as a regular squad player. I wonder if there is something about his off field attitude that needs addressing. "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. "If someone doesn't value evidence, what evidence are you going to provide to prove that they should value it? If someone doesn't value logic, what logical argument could you provide to show the importance of logic?" — Sam Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR23 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Dunbar said: I'm trying to work out why Greenwood hasn't lived up to his potential (yet). I thought he did pretty well in his first season on the Gold Coast and then for unknown reasons he was on the outer in year 2 and didn't really get a chance. He is a big, strong and athletic edge forward and reasonabley skillful. I'm surprised Wigan don't see him as a regular squad player. I wonder if there is something about his off field attitude that needs addressing. Trying my best to word this respectfully - he doesn't strike me as the most intelligent player, often looks completely bemused (at both referee decisions and when being given instructions) and towards the end of last season seemed to make a few daft decisions on the pitch. Seems to have a lot of natural talent though. I don't watch Wigan every week though so could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Seems well worth a punt loaning a talented player who’s lost his way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate90 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Started off really well when he replaced Joel Tomkins mid season in 2018 but appears to have lost his confidence with various injuries and concussions. This short term loan move may be a good opportunity for him to prove himself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 1 hour ago, fieldofclothofgold said: I wonder if this looks like Ward will be out for another long spell I think Ward is back this week. I think they’ve done this until they find a Prop they want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunsletgreenandgold Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 I actually really like Greenwood but this is a bit of a curveball. If you include Sutcliffe, who played second row the other week, Leeds are now massively oversubscribed for that position. Mellor, Martin, Smith, Ward, Donaldson, Sutcliffe and now Greenwood. I know obviously Smith or Ward will play loose when all fit but still this is an interesting move considering the well publicised need for another prop. Can only think this was an opportunity too good to pass up for Leeds as I've no doubt this becomes a permanent deal if all goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 2 hours ago, LR23 said: Trying my best to word this respectfully - he doesn't strike me as the most intelligent player, often looks completely bemused (at both referee decisions and when being given instructions) and towards the end of last season seemed to make a few daft decisions on the pitch. Seems to have a lot of natural talent though. I don't watch Wigan every week though so could be wrong. Christ are we saying he’s too thick to be a rugby league player!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, hunsletgreenandgold said: I actually really like Greenwood but this is a bit of a curveball. If you include Sutcliffe, who played second row the other week, Leeds are now massively oversubscribed for that position. Mellor, Martin, Smith, Ward, Donaldson, Sutcliffe and now Greenwood. I know obviously Smith or Ward will play loose when all fit but still this is an interesting move considering the well publicised need for another prop. Can only think this was an opportunity too good to pass up for Leeds as I've no doubt this becomes a permanent deal if all goes well. It’s also coincided with Evans going back to Bradford for a month..........presumably Liam Sutcliffe will return to centre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldofclothofgold Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 1 hour ago, DoubleD said: I think Ward is back this week. I think they’ve done this until they find a Prop they want Good news there then Soon we will be dancing the fandangoFROM 2004,TO DO WHAT THIS CLUB HAS DONE,IF THATS NOT GREATNESSTHEN i DONT KNOW WHAT IS.JAMIE PEACOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunsletgreenandgold Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, DoubleD said: It’s also coincided with Evans going back to Bradford for a month..........presumably Liam Sutcliffe will return to centre I think Sutcliffe will find himself on the bench to be honest - to be the utility player he is. Luke Briscoe doing a good job covering for their kid so it'll be back to Newman and Hurrell in the centres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickhornet Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Quote He was very good at Hornets one of our best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moove Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Dunbar said: I'm trying to work out why Greenwood hasn't lived up to his potential (yet). I thought he did pretty well in his first season on the Gold Coast and then for unknown reasons he was on the outer in year 2 and didn't really get a chance. He is a big, strong and athletic edge forward and reasonabley skillful. I'm surprised Wigan don't see him as a regular squad player. I wonder if there is something about his off field attitude that needs addressing. Attitude was something which came up way back when he was at Saints and he was very hit and miss performance wise. The latter part of his Saints career though coincided with the mind-numbing Cunningham era and he seemed to get a lot of leeway because of that - far too much leeway in my view. Aside from a decent spell while he was in Aus he hasn't kicked on at three different clubs now. Maybe he's just a more limited player than it looked like he would be early on. Shame really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Tonka said: Christ are we saying he’s too thick to be a rugby league player!? Is that possible ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Prince Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 6 hours ago, Hela Wigmen said: It’s not quite worked out for him since coming back from Australia. We got the better deal out of him going to the Titans based on his last few years, Taia has proven to be a good signing and Greenwood has regressed. He has had at least 2 concussion protocols last season and because of that he has never been able to get a straight run. Did he also have a knee injury (not sure). He strikes me as a good player, but clubs seem to run with 3 middles as replacement and not a spare 2nd row. Clearly Leeds are underneath their cap. !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Taylor Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 5 hours ago, Dunbar said: He looks delighted. He's just been told that he's going on dual registration to Featherstone. 2008 RFL Wakefield & District Young Volunteer of the Year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrispmartha Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 2 hours ago, DoubleD said: It’s also coincided with Evans going back to Bradford for a month..........presumably Liam Sutcliffe will return to centre No Chance, Newman has been outstanding so far this season when he's been at centre that is his position lose, if anything Evans going back to Bradford means Sutcliffe is less likely to start at centre. Liam Sutcliffe get a lot of stick from Leeds fans but he is a good squad player who can cover quite a few positions, which has been his downfall as he's never been given a settled position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrispmartha Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 14 minutes ago, Rupert Prince said: Clearly Leeds are underneath their cap. !!! Defininitley under the cap as Merrin has not been properly replaced, Prior was coming whether Merrin left or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 51 minutes ago, Chrispmartha said: No Chance, Newman has been outstanding so far this season when he's been at centre that is his position lose, if anything Evans going back to Bradford means Sutcliffe is less likely to start at centre. Liam Sutcliffe get a lot of stick from Leeds fans but he is a good squad player who can cover quite a few positions, which has been his downfall as he's never been given a settled position Not starting centre, but cover for it, hence letting Evans go. I was replying to Hunslets comment where he listed all the 2nd rowers we had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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