Transfer Rumour Mill 22/23

[sweaty craiq]

1 hour ago, Harry Stottle said:

Good he needs to, even his mother and wife would have been critical of the games he put in at Leigh.

Leigh was good for him last season and he will be good for Leigh this

[Harry Stottle]

1 hour ago, sweaty craiq said:

Leigh was good for him last season and he will be good for Leigh this

Well there is only one wing spot available barring injuries, and it is good to have competition for it, but watching both Charnley and seeing Briscoe performing  for Leeds in the latter end of the season, I would say Charnley has some catching up to do just to be considered for a start.

[Tommygilf]

1 hour ago, Harry Stottle said:

Well there is only one wing spot available barring injuries, and it is good to have competition for it, but watching both Charnley and seeing Briscoe performing  for Leeds in the latter end of the season, I would say Charnley has some catching up to do just to be considered for a start.

Do you think Briscoe plays on the Wing for you guys H? Who are your options there and at centre?

[Crown Flatter]

Harry Tyson-Wilson and Jacob Doyle have both left Dewsbury. Doyle is taking time away from the game and Tyson-Wilson has returned to amateur rugby.

Both have lasted just longer with the club than Liz Truss (49 days as PM) and Brian Clough (44 days as Leeds United manager)!

[LeytherRob]

4 hours ago, Tommygilf said:

Do you think Briscoe plays on the Wing for you guys H? Who are your options there and at centre?

First choice 1-5 will likely be:

Gaz O'Brien 

Blake Ferguson

Zak Hardaker 

Ricky Leutele

Josh Charnley

 

Tom Briscoe, Ed Chamberlain, Keenan Brand and Tom Nisbett can all play wing or centre as cover, assuming Nene Macdonald is eventually officially confirmed at Leeds. 

 

[Davo5]

Featherstone have confirmed the signing of Caleb Aekins.

Edited November 29, 2022 by Davo5

[ELBOWSEYE]

On 26/11/2022 at 22:15, LeytherRob said:

First choice 1-5 will likely be:

Gaz O'Brien 

Blake Ferguson

Zak Hardaker 

Ricky Leutele

Josh Charnley

 

Tom Briscoe, Ed Chamberlain, Keenan Brand and Tom Nisbett can all play wing or centre as cover, assuming Nene Macdonald is eventually officially confirmed at Leeds. 

 

Decent back line. 

[LeytherRob]

10 minutes ago, ELBOWSEYE said:

Decent back line. 

Certainly a lot better than the 2017/2021 counterparts!

2017 - Ryan Hampshire, Adam Higson, Ben Crooks, Mitch Brown, Matty Dawson

2021 - Ryan Brierley, Lewis Tierney, Iain Thornley, Junior S'au, Matty Russell

2023 - Gaz O'Brien, Blake Ferguson, Zak Hardaker, Ricky Leutele, Josh Charnley

[Futtocks]

Are any clubs looking at Corentin le Cam? He's a genuine talent currently without a club and the Dark Side have made their interest in him known before.

[LeytherRob]

26 minutes ago, Davo5 said:

Featherstone have confirmed the signing of Caleb Aekins.

Good signing for them, Fev looking like early favorites this year on paper but depends on how Long goes in his first proper head coach position.

[Davo5]

44 minutes ago, ELBOWSEYE said:

Decent back line. 

Still don’t rate Hardaker as a centre.

[ELBOWSEYE]

6 minutes ago, Davo5 said:

Still don’t rate Hardaker as a centre.

I'd have him at Warrington, got talent and very aggressive. 

[Davo5]

1 minute ago, ELBOWSEYE said:

I'd have him at Warrington, got talent and very aggressive. 

At fullback maybe but at centre I’ve never really been convinced.

[ELBOWSEYE]

1 minute ago, Davo5 said:

At fullback maybe but at centre I’ve never really been convinced.

Wires options look limited in the centres so beggar's can't be choosers. 

[LeytherRob]

1 hour ago, Davo5 said:

Still don’t rate Hardaker as a centre.

He certainly improved Leeds last year when he went in at centre

[Chrispmartha]

21 minutes ago, LeytherRob said:

He certainly improved Leeds last year when he went in at centre

He did but hes a better full back than centre

[Harry Stottle]

On 26/11/2022 at 22:15, LeytherRob said:

First choice 1-5 will likely be:

Gaz O'Brien 

Blake Ferguson

Zak Hardaker 

Ricky Leutele

Josh Charnley

 

Tom Briscoe, Ed Chamberlain, Keenan Brand and Tom Nisbett can all play wing or centre as cover, assuming Nene Macdonald is eventually officially confirmed at Leeds. 

 

I take it you missed the games when Charnley took to the field Rob - I am reluctant to say play in - if I said he was bobbins that would be complimentary to him, of all the player's at Leigh I think he has the biggest improvement of all to make the early starting lineup's, I have never been a great fan of Briscoe but after seeing the games on TV toward the end of last season and taking in consideration the opposition each were playing against (SL v Championship) I would have Briscoe in before Charnley.

[phiggins]

38 minutes ago, Chrispmartha said:

He did but hes a better full back than centre

Maybe, I guess it depends on what combination Lam thinks gives the best overall team. Hardaker at fb and Chamberlain at centre, or O'Brien and fb and Hardaker at centre. I wouldn't particularly argue against either selection, and can see both being used over the course of the season.

[Chrispmartha]

3 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said:

I take it you missed the games when Charnley took to the field Rob - I am reluctant to say play in - if I said he was bobbins that would be complimentary to him, of all the player's at Leigh I think he has the biggest improvement of all to make the early starting lineup's, I have never been a great fan of Briscoe but after seeing the games on TV toward the end of last season and taking in consideration the opposition each were playing against (SL v Championship) I would have Briscoe in before Charnley.

Briscoe is still a decent player, difficult to tackle! He’s just lost his pace

[Chrispmartha]

1 minute ago, phiggins said:

Maybe, I guess it depends on what combination Lam thinks gives the best overall team. Hardaker at fb and Chamberlain at centre, or O'Brien and fb and Hardaker at centre. I wouldn't particularly argue against either selection, and can see both being used over the course of the season.

Personally I don’t think Hardaker will last the full season with you guys, he’s due a controversy.

[phiggins]

1 minute ago, Chrispmartha said:

Personally I don’t think Hardaker will last the full season with you guys, he’s due a controversy.

Hopefully not, but that's a completely different matter At the moment, he's probably the best full back and one of the two best centres at the club. Am sure Lam will have an idea on who is the best option where though.

I think we'll miss Aetkins. Much improved over the course of last season, and pace to burn.

[LeytherRob]

6 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said:

I take it you missed the games when Charnley took to the field Rob - I am reluctant to say play in - if I said he was bobbins that would be complimentary to him, of all the player's at Leigh I think he has the biggest improvement of all to make the early starting lineup's, I have never been a great fan of Briscoe but after seeing the games on TV toward the end of last season and taking in consideration the opposition each were playing against (SL v Championship) I would have Briscoe in before Charnley.

The choices are what i think Lam will go for. Charnley has been at the club longer than Biscoe so will likely get first crack at holding down a wing spot. If he doesn't impress, Briscoe or Brand will likely take his place soon enough. My judgement on Charnley will be made purely this year with a full preseason under his belt and playing in SL.

[LeytherRob]

7 minutes ago, phiggins said:

Maybe, I guess it depends on what combination Lam thinks gives the best overall team. Hardaker at fb and Chamberlain at centre, or O'Brien and fb and Hardaker at centre. I wouldn't particularly argue against either selection, and can see both being used over the course of the season.

I think O'brien will get in based on his kicking game, both in play and from the tee. He doesn't have the best injury records though so i'm sure Hardaker will be playing FB when he isn't, with Chamberlain or Briscoe filling in right centre. Personally, I'd like to see Hardaker at right centre inside Ferguson for his defensive work. I'd even be tempted to have him dropping back on last tackle plays instead of Ferguson to essentially give us 2 FB's waiting on kick returns.

[Chrispmartha]

1 minute ago, LeytherRob said:

I think O'brien will get in based on his kicking game, both in play and from the tee. He doesn't have the best injury records though so i'm sure Hardaker will be playing FB when he isn't, with Chamberlain or Briscoe filling in right centre. Personally, I'd like to see Hardaker at right centre inside Ferguson for his defensive work. I'd even be tempted to have him dropping back on last tackle plays instead of Ferguson to essentially give us 2 FB's waiting on kick returns.

The problem youll have with Hardaker next to ferguson is hardaker isnt s great wingers centre, he doesn’t create opportunities for them and isn’t a great passer

[ShropshireBull]

Pat Moran back at Avignon, that lad doesn´t seem to get a break and he isn´t giving up. Fair play to him for keeping going and getting back in the shop window for next year if he runs well.