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Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Tue Aug 06, 2024 6:59 am  
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Ancient though he may be,Kal is clearly a more dangerous runner than any our second rowers and for that matter, either of our centres. Dear me.


Shows how badly wrong our recruitment has gone. Deary me indeed
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Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Tue Aug 06, 2024 8:42 am  
Initially I was very much "here we go again " when I read this however when you think about it a 2 year contract would actually make a lot of sense dependent on how the cap numbers stack up. Leeds desperately lack leaders and if Watkins came in would expect him to be made club captain. As a club trained player he could be marquee only counting 50k to the cap. I supposed the issue is who currently is that club trained marquee and what their salary is on the cap. Probably Newman or Handley.
Watkins could definitely offer the same as Martin minus the goalkicking on a 2 year contract in that hes a running back row who can cover centre. Would say he as quick as both our centres as well. The key is if we have enough cap left for 2 props.
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Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Tue Aug 06, 2024 9:23 am  
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Is your recruitment policy for 2025 codenamed Operation Back to the Future?


No, Leeds are actually ahead of the game. Wait for the RFL to announce the 2025 Super Masters League!
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Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Tue Aug 06, 2024 9:39 am  
ArthurClues wrote:
Ancient though he may be,Kal is clearly a more dangerous runner than any our second rowers and for that matter, either of our centres. Dear me.

You're right - I can see the link making some sense because of cap dispensation.

Problem is, are we building a side capable of being the best in the league, or just trying to be a little bit less crap...?
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Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Tue Aug 06, 2024 12:01 pm  
Pangai Jr to Catalans 2025 he's exactly what we need but not in the race again. :WALL:
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Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Tue Aug 06, 2024 1:14 pm  
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Pangai Jr to Catalans 2025 he's exactly what we need but not in the race again. :WALL:

Presumably his age prevents us signing him. Obviously we are trying to construct an over thirties side.
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Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Tue Aug 06, 2024 1:17 pm  
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You're right - I can see the link making some sense because of cap dispensation.

Problem is, are we building a side capable of being the best in the league, or just trying to be a little bit less crap...?

Excellent point.
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Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Tue Aug 06, 2024 6:43 pm  
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Initially I was very much "here we go again " when I read this however when you think about it a 2 year contract would actually make a lot of sense dependent on how the cap numbers stack up. Leeds desperately lack leaders and if Watkins came in would expect him to be made club captain. As a club trained player he could be marquee only counting 50k to the cap. I supposed the issue is who currently is that club trained marquee and what their salary is on the cap. Probably Newman or Handley.
Watkins could definitely offer the same as Martin minus the goalkicking on a 2 year contract in that hes a running back row who can cover centre. Would say he as quick as both our centres as well. The key is if we have enough cap left for 2 props.

We had leaders. Multiple grand final winning leaders. We then shipped them out to accommodate ‘leaders’ like Merrin and Hurrell. Big mistake…. We are now trying to turn back time….!
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Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Tue Aug 06, 2024 7:08 pm  
anyone actually think watkins would leave his hometown club at this stage of his career???
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Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Tue Aug 06, 2024 8:31 pm  
If we're going down the route of ex-players I'd get Hardaker back. One of the best defensive full backs I've seen, more dangerous in attack than half of our 3/4s, doesn't get injured often just he can be a bit of a div. Not sure if he's moved over there but would be closer to home.
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