Snowys Backside Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 It will be a wide open SL. Need to look at winning at least 10 games to stay up. With no easy two points, it should be a great season. Let’s hope it is supported in droves ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeytherRob Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jughead Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Five of the Lopards’ first eight games are against last year’s play-off teams with Hull, under Smith, and Warrington, under what is now a Powell team, thrown in, is a baptism of fire. The earlier they get a couple of wins under their belt, the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxford Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Jughead said: The earlier they get a couple of wins under their belt, the better. Yeah, that's right and they can sort those out once SRD have flogged them first. Edited January 22, 2023 by Oxford 1 2 warning points Non-Political Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 11 minutes ago, Jughead said: Five of the Lopards’ first eight games are against last year’s play-off teams with Hull, under Smith, and Warrington, under what is now a Powell team, thrown in, is a baptism of fire. The earlier they get a couple of wins under their belt, the better. There's only 11 teams we play , so no easy runs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Oxford said: Yeah, that's right and they can sort those out once SRD have flogged them first. You might be right , or not as the case may be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeytherRob Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Just now, Oxford said: Yeah, that's right and they can sort those out once SRD have flogged them first. I could be wrong, but I don't think Salford have ever beat Leigh at the LSV. I quite fancy our chances considering Salfords current injury issues. Should be a cracking game and hopefully somewhere close to a sell out with the pre match entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, LeytherRob said: I could be wrong, but I don't think Salford have ever beat Leigh at the LSV. I quite fancy our chances considering Salfords current injury issues. Should be a cracking game and hopefully somewhere close to a sell out with the pre match entertainment. They beat us in the very first match ever at the LSV We beat them at the very first game at the AJ Bell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeytherRob Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, GUBRATS said: They beat us in the very first match ever at the LSV We beat them at the very first game at the AJ Bell Ah yeah forgot about the friendly. Don't think they've won a competitive game at the LSV though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxford Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 5 hours ago, LeytherRob said: Don't think they've won a competitive game at the LSV though. Well then, we're over due, aren't we? 2 warning points Non-Political Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binosh Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) I’d be happy to stay up for this season and build, we have never had the chance to do that, I’d be overjoyed to not be in a relegation battle all season on top of that. Edited January 23, 2023 by binosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweaty craiq Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 minute ago, binosh said: I’d be happy to stay up for this season and build, we h an free never had t the FB chance to do that, I’d be overjoyed to not be in a relegation battle all season on top of that. If we can get into a decent position come contract season I can see a very healthy 2024 with no loans to repay, fulll cap budget and an Academy squad to look forward to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binosh Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 6 minutes ago, sweaty craiq said: If we can get into a decent position come contract season I can see a very healthy 2024 with no loans to repay, fulll cap budget and an Academy squad to look forward to Exactly that, we have always been that worried about fighting a relegation battle we have never been able to plan forward, build a squad early and plan for another year in SL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phiggins Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 22 hours ago, Gerrumonside ref said: How competitive do Leigh fans expect them to be this season with the new signings? What will be the target? Just stay up/a good cup run and mid table comfort/a run at a playoff spot? I honestly don't know what to expect this season. Sidlow, Stone, Inu, Ferguson and Aetkins were very important players for us last season. Time will tell how well they've been replaced. Though, Inu's goalkicking doesn't appear to have been replaced, and that could be the difference in a number of games. My hope is that we remain competitive, even if the results don't go our way for spells. There were chunks of the 2017 season, and the majority of 2021 season where I wasn't sure where the next win would come from. Hopefully Lam will do a better job of keeping the players focussed than Jukes and Duffy / Haggerty were able to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Trinity Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, phiggins said: I honestly don't know what to expect this season. Sidlow, Stone, Inu, Ferguson and Aetkins were very important players for us last season. Time will tell how well they've been replaced. Though, Inu's goalkicking doesn't appear to have been replaced, and that could be the difference in a number of games. My hope is that we remain competitive, even if the results don't go our way for spells. There were chunks of the 2017 season, and the majority of 2021 season where I wasn't sure where the next win would come from. Hopefully Lam will do a better job of keeping the players focussed than Jukes and Duffy / Haggerty were able to. Hardaker can kick a bit though he can be erratic with it at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Forever Trinity said: Hardaker can kick a bit though he can be erratic with it at times. Ben Reynolds is quite an accomplished kicker but will he get in the team though, up to his injury last season I thought he was the better of the two halves between him and Mellor, his game changed enormously for the better under Mr Lam but since the arrival of Lam Jnr. there is only room for one, if kicking becomes a problem Reynolds just may get the nod. Please don't any Leigh fan mention Chamberlain as a kicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB90 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 It’s been reported in local Australian media that Lewis Murphy from Wakefield has signed with the Sydney Roosters for the 2024 season. 2 year deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREPOSTEROUS Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/lewis-murphy-nrl-wakefield-trinity-26125760?utm_source=leeds_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=rugby_league_lve_newsletter&utm_medium=email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jughead Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Saints have been heavily linked since we knew Regan Grace was going and had eyed him up for 2024. You can’t blame him for choosing Sydney over St Helens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREPOSTEROUS Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 It's a no brainer for the kid. He will get the best training early in his development, have a great experience as a young lad on the other side of the world, may get a sniff of action in the NRL and still only be 22 if it doesn't work out with a long line of suitors back here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wollo Wollo Wayoo Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Tee Ritson breathes a heavy sign of relief. This world was never meant for one as beautiful as me. Wakefield Trinity RLFC 2012 - 2014 "The wasted years" 2013, 2014 & 2015 Official Magic Weekend "Whipping Boys" 2017 - The year the dream disappeared under Grix's left foot. 2018 - The FinniChezz Bromance 2019 - The Return of the Prodigal Son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakey Til I Die Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Don’t blame him one bit but its a blow not just for us but for the British game. He really could become one of those few and far between ‘bums on seats’ players. IMG have got a job on ensuring super league even stays where it is let alone grows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Why wait till '24? Yes I rate him and as a Leigh fan who along with Wakey are favourites for relegation I would sooner him go now, can I pay him a higher compliment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josef K Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 3 hours ago, Jughead said: Saints have been heavily linked since we knew Regan Grace was going and had eyed him up for 2024. You can’t blame him for choosing Sydney over St Helens. If Saints had shown him the delights of Fingerpost and a meet-up with the “FPP - Fingerpost Posse” he could’ve been ours. I hope he is a revelation in the NRL despite our game losing him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Toppy Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 3 hours ago, Harry Stottle said: Why wait till '24? Because he's still under contract and why would Wakey release one of their star players just weeks before the start of the SL season. I seriously doubt Murphy has an "NRL Release" clause in his current contract with them that allows him to leave early. Transfers fees count on the NRL SC so the Roosters wont pay a fee to get him early when he's still a largely unproven player at the top level. They only tend to pay fees to try and land top class international players in SL. St.Helens - The Home of record breaking Rugby Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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