Re: New signing- Weller Hauraki : Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:25 pm  

From the little I saw of Hauraki (I missed the home game vs Crusaders) I was impressed.
Seemed like a typical NZ/S Sea Island forward like Manu of Hull.
Not got the skill or footwork of Ali but looked durable therefore likely to give us plenty of gametime.
A solid affordable addition to the squad.
Still think though that Sammut would have been more what we need.

Re: New signing- Weller Hauraki : Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:28 pm  

Underwhelming.

Seems to be a trend with Leeds recently when it comes to overseas signings.

Re: New signing- Weller Hauraki : Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:30 pm  

Whilst not getting carried away with this signing, who will presumably count against our overseas quota, previous signings of this ilk have often proven to be shrewd. Willie Poching is an obvious parallel (for several reasons).

Re: New signing- Weller Hauraki : Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:34 pm  

Another overseas player at Leeds.
What has happened to the Leeds academy conveyor?

Re: New signing- Weller Hauraki : Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:37 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

Another overseas player at Leeds.
What has happened to the Leeds academy conveyor?

Just remind me, how many new overseas players have the Warriors signed for next season?

Re: New signing- Weller Hauraki : Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:39 pm  

It's not a bad signing. Meh.

He will fill Eastwoods role as a strike force second rower, and he will also cover and replace Ali.

He's a handful, he's ok and he's of the right age.

Not the type of player that will get more through the gates mind, something Hethrington will need to look at will gate figures dropping.

Re: New signing- Weller Hauraki : Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:40 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

Another overseas player at Leeds.
What has happened to the Leeds academy conveyor?

Same sort of thing happened to yours when you signed Hoffman, Lima and Finch?

Re: New signing- Weller Hauraki : Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:43 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

Another overseas player at Leeds.
What has happened to the Leeds academy conveyor?

Hmmmm.

You got some overseas players just signed up (Hoffman, Lima and Finch), recently you have had all the below in your squad:

Roberts/Carmont/Richards/Tommy L/Hansen/Phelps/Bailey/Fat Feka

i say no more

Re: New signing- Weller Hauraki : Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:45 pm  

It adds to our depth, but doesn't make our best 17 any better

Re: New signing- Weller Hauraki : Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:46 pm  

Andy Gilder wrote:

Underwhelming.

Seems to be a trend with Leeds recently when it comes to overseas signings.

At least he might stay a bit longer than some of the others.