Re: Asiata is going to Hull : Fri May 03, 2024 4:40 pm  

WYSIWYG2 wrote:

In the future when he'sbulked out, I can see Hanley at 13. Maybe Brogan in the future. Haven't seen him play but I've heard he's an excellent ball playing forward and a Leigh lad. Should imagine we will get an experienced 13 for 2025. I'm confident with Lammy staying and DB, the squad will only get stronger. Exciting times ahead for Leigh.

Good post that.

Re: Asiata is going to Hull : Fri May 03, 2024 4:47 pm  

There are comments above expressing doubt as to whether we will be definitely be a Superleague club in 2025. There is a video on YouTube in which Derek explains that following his work on the gradings, Leigh will be the eighth Grade A club. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cPlin5uClM&t=2s

There are comments above expressing doubt as to whether we will be definitely be a Superleague club in 2025. There is a video on YouTube in which Derek explains that following his work on the gradings, Leigh will be the eighth Grade A club. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cPlin5uClM&t=2s

Re: Asiata is going to Hull : Fri May 03, 2024 4:50 pm  

Well it’s the clubs fault in my opinion, we have 20+ players off contract this year and 2 of which were in the 2023 dream team, top clubs renew contracts all year round ala Wigan/Saints even KR and don’t just wait until May every year. Just another unprofessional example of our club, very much like losing Paul Johnson as S&C.

Re: Asiata is going to Hull : Fri May 03, 2024 6:39 pm  

Unfortunately modern day contracts tend to be dictated by the merry go round of agents testing the water at this time of year and players certainly have the right to have a look around (Salford fans must have been having kittens last few days with the Rowley, sneyd and Brierly rumours).Am I sad he is leaving, yes ,am I worried that our captain is leaving to play for a rival not as much if he was 25 years old .The NRL may come calling for a couple more we can't do much about that , what we do need is Adrian to sign and I believe that will give us a lift and positive news of new and re-signings will follow

Re: Asiata is going to Hull : Fri May 03, 2024 7:20 pm  

The more I think about it, £660k is a massive amount to risk for a player with John's recent injury problems and age. If he plays plenty of games then it will be a great signing for FC, but I'm happy that Leigh aren't exposed to this level of risk.

Good luck John and thank you for these last three seasons. You've been immense and you all brought me to tears of blissful joy at Wembley. You may forever be my favourite ever Leigh player.

Re: Asiata is going to Hull : Fri May 03, 2024 7:27 pm  

He can afford many cars now.

Re: Asiata is going to Hull : Fri May 03, 2024 8:04 pm  

Apparently, Myler is after Lammy snr as well.

Re: Asiata is going to Hull : Fri May 03, 2024 8:53 pm  

How are Leigh going to get an a licence when

1. A small catchment area
2. Poor crowds
3. Can’t afford an academy
4. Don’t own a stadium
5. Bottom half finishes

Not a chance at all

Re: Asiata is going to Hull : Fri May 03, 2024 9:15 pm  

Septimius Severus wrote:

Apparently, Myler is after Lammy snr as well.

This is what Helen Skelton must have felt like

Re: Asiata is going to Hull : Fri May 03, 2024 9:40 pm  

Lammy will be staying with Leigh. Hull job is a poisoned chalice. Asiata has got an excellent 3 year deal. Good luck to him. Gutted he's leaving, but it's good business sense by Leigh. I wouldn't have been happy if Leigh had matched the offer.