Re: Where do we need to Strengthen the Squad for 2013 and Be : Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:42 am  

We seem to have decent long-term succession planning in place for our veterans at prop, hooker, fullback (Smith or Briscoe), stand-off (Ward or Hardaker) and backrow. The only position it looks like we'll have to buy in over the next few years (unless an Ali-type impact player becomes available) is scrum-half, although it's hardly urgent at the moment.

Re: Where do we need to Strengthen the Squad for 2013 and Be : Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:23 am  

craigizzard wrote:

We seem to have decent long-term succession planning in place for our veterans at prop, hooker, fullback (Smith or Briscoe), stand-off (Ward or Hardaker) and backrow. The only position it looks like we'll have to buy in over the next few years (unless an Ali-type impact player becomes available) is scrum-half, although it's hardly urgent at the moment.

On the whole I agree with your views. However one alternative might be at full-back. I don't think Smith will be with us next year. It could be BJB at full-back with either a youngster being promoted to the first team squad or a signing. There was a rumour a couple of weeks ago about David "Wolfman" Williams signing for us which brought some positive or negative reaction from supporters on this forum. I don't know how reliable the rumour is but it's an alternative.

Re: Where do we need to Strengthen the Squad for 2013 and Be : Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:08 am  

The only Williams we should be after from Manly is Tony.
T-Rex would be a cracking signing.

Re: Where do we need to Strengthen the Squad for 2013 and Be : Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:25 am  

LocalSuperhero wrote:

What about in the halves for the future?
Danny and Rob with Sir Kev have been great, but have we anything coming through to supplement them as they come towards the end of great careers?

We have Stevie Ward who can play stand off.

Re: Where do we need to Strengthen the Squad for 2013 and Be : Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:36 am  

Seth wrote:

Poor Judgement of how JJB should be used that, he is a a grafter who sets a good tone you want him on as much as possible, not an impact sub.

I would agree. JJB has been the workhorse engine of the Leeds pack for some time now capable of playing the full 80. Why change a winning formula?

Re: Where do we need to Strengthen the Squad for 2013 and Be : Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:43 am  

LocalSuperhero wrote:

What about in the halves for the future?
Danny and Rob with Sir Kev have been great, but have we anything coming through to supplement them as they come towards the end of great careers?

Ollie Olds (7) has looked decent in the U20's and although he may not be a new Burrow or Mcguire Sean Casey has done a good job aswell.
In terms of a futire 6 i honestly think that is where Ward will stay and further down the line IF he lives up to his potential look out for Liam Sutcliffe taking the 13 shirt.

Re: Where do we need to Strengthen the Squad for 2013 and Be : Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:54 am  

rhinoms wrote:

Ollie Olds (7) has looked decent in the U20's and although he may not be a new Burrow or Mcguire Sean Casey has done a good job aswell.

He must be sh*t hot to be playing for the U20's at that age...

Re: Where do we need to Strengthen the Squad for 2013 and Be : Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:46 pm  

FGB wrote:

The only Williams we should be after from Manly is Tony.
T-Rex would be a cracking signing.

I cant see any marquee aussies coming across to SL any time soon given the disparity in salary caps under the new NRL deal. No UK club will be able to get anywhere near an NRL contract offer and stay under the cap. The exchange rate is only exacerbating that problem. The future for superleague clubs has to be development from within and thats where we have excelled. It can only benefit the national side in the long run espcially if top uk player test themselves in the NRL. Id hate to see Hall and watkins leave but wouldnt begrudge either going down under as they would both be fantastic.

Re: Where do we need to Strengthen the Squad for 2013 and Be : Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:51 pm  

bewildered wrote:

We have Stevie Ward who can play stand off.

'Who can play' never really fills me with confidence, although Sinfield comes under that bracket I suppose. I thought Ward was more of a loose?

I do think a good, young scrum half would be key.

Re: Where do we need to Strengthen the Squad for 2013 and Be : Fri Mar 23, 2012 1:15 pm  

Over next 2 to 3 years we need to be looking at our playmakers as all 4 (Webb,Sinfield,Mcguire and Burrow) tenures in the team will have finished or will be close to finishing. The challenge will be getting this right. If the young players at the club are not upto the task, then we will need to look elsewhere. I am sure GH as something up his sleeve. Another thing is a somepoint in time GH will after find is own replacement.