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Re: IN 2022 | Blake Austin - Expires: 2022 : Wed Aug 04, 2021 4:41 pm  
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I'm still not convinced Walker will play in the first team too often next season. I think the club will be very careful with him and he'll play mostly in the reserves.


I think you're probably right. Given the roster, I wouldn't be surprised if we weren't open to him finding first team rugby elsewhere if he can get fit
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Re: IN 2022 | Blake Austin - Expires: 2022 : Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:24 pm  
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Reading between the lines here, Leeds are signing Austin as a half. The fact he might be able to cover some other positions is a bonus, but Agar talks about recruiting depth into every position, and they identified that half back was a weak area.

The club isn't going to put it in the public domain that they're frustrated with Gale and want a decent back-up if he gets injured/throws his toys/gets suspended/loses form next year.

Gale will get that, and either choose to stay and fight for his place, or go somewhere else. I suspect he will stay with the intention of finishing his career off with Leeds (on a no doubt decent contract). By the way I wouldn't fault Gale's commitment to the club and his passion for it, and he is still a quality player on his day no doubt.

This also throws a decision at McLelland, whether he's willing to sit behind three first grade half backs or get first team elsewhere.

I imagine the 1-year makes sense for both. If Austin forces his way in, he gets an upgraded and extended contract with the funds released when Gale finishes (can't see him being retained after this contract).

Overall, decent signing in context. I'd like to see something at Wing or FB and I still wonder whether we are light one specialist prop but those are relatively minor issues now. We should have a very competitive side next season.


McLelland is not even in the equation, he’s gone simply not good enough.

I don’t rate Austin show pony nothing more, but agree he maybe a great fit with Sezar and Myler at full back, and also like to see Cameron Smith move to a more out an out ball playing 13.

Gale can fight for a place, up his game, or I suspect will take his bat n ball home and move on.
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Re: IN 2022 | Blake Austin - Expires: 2022 : Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:30 pm  
Unsurprising,does put a question over Gale tho abit.
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Re: IN 2022 | Blake Austin - Expires: 2022 : Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:00 pm  
KaeruJim wrote:
Can't think of a year in recent memory that our recruitment has been anywhere near this good.


Me neither. Not been this excited for new signings since we signed Lauatiti
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Re: IN 2022 | Blake Austin - Expires: 2022 : Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:29 pm  
Myler
Briscoe, Newman, Sutcliffe, Handley
Sezer, Austin
Mik, Leeming, Prior
Mellor, Bentley
Smith

Johnson
Holroyd
Vuniyayawa
Tetevano

Could be something like our first 17 next year and with Gale, Walker, Gannon, Walters, O’Connor, Edwards, Dwyer, Donaldson, Broadbent, Tindall and some others in reserve, that’s not a terrible option.

I can see both Hurrell and Martin leaving looking at that.
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Re: IN 2022 | Blake Austin - Expires: 2022 : Thu Aug 05, 2021 4:33 am  
Doesnt Austin signing confirm one of Hurrell or Martin isn't staying?

I think the club will offer Martin a deal.
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Re: IN 2022 | Blake Austin - Expires: 2022 : Thu Aug 05, 2021 5:06 am  
If the cap allows i think Martin will be offered a deal. I think he has been pretty consistent last few weeks since he got over the after effects of Covid. He is also the best goal kicker in the league which is a bonus
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Re: IN 2022 | Blake Austin - Expires: 2022 : Thu Aug 05, 2021 6:02 am  
Personally I’d let King go. If you’re taking an overseas spot you need to be a better player imo but it may come down to money and that could mean Hurrell going.
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Re: IN 2022 | Blake Austin - Expires: 2022 : Thu Aug 05, 2021 6:18 am  
It is what it is but the club seems to be playing hardball with the three OS players - agree to our offered terms or off you go. I imagine both Hurrell and Martin might be on inflated contracts based on where Leeds are now, and based on form.
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Re: IN 2022 | Blake Austin - Expires: 2022 : Thu Aug 05, 2021 6:25 am  
I think King might want to try get a starting spot somewhere from an interview I read, which may mean he goes and Martin and Hurrell stay on reduced terms.

Personally the player id like to see go is Thompson but unfortunately he’s still in contract
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