Re: Shopping List 2023 : Mon Jul 11, 2022 1:16 pm  

We don't know Walker isn't trying to play himself back into a Leeds shirt but I would be making him an offer based on yesterday alone. Shaul will no doubt be looked after by his best mate, only way he avoids the championship IMO.

Re: Shopping List 2023 : Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:06 pm  

davey41 wrote:

As things stand I would probably “bank” it and save it for during the season when the inevitable injuries and suspensions occur.

Decent overseas players become available during the season and with a quota spot available it gives us a chance to move quickly.

Depends on the squad make up when all deals are agreed and signed but that would be my current thinking.

I'd 200% use it on a leader, model professional type, with experience. I feel we're in a transition period, phasing out the last of Radfords trusted lieutenants. But we're short of leaders time for the next leadership group for me it'd involve Sao and Connor and be great if we signed an Elijah Taylor type who leads by example.

Re: Shopping List 2023 : Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:44 pm  

the cal train wrote:

We don't know Walker isn't trying to play himself back into a Leeds shirt but I would be making him an offer based on yesterday alone. Shaul will no doubt be looked after by his best mate, only way he avoids the championship IMO.

You have to assume his preference would be to get back ahead of Myler and Hargreaves. But if Leeds still don't want him after he's proved his fitness with us then he seems like what we've been missing since Shaul lost his form.

It was really good watching us have a player who always seemed to be on the shoulder of the ball carrier. We've missed that for a while now.

Re: Shopping List 2023 : Mon Jul 11, 2022 3:43 pm  

Rocknrolla69er wrote:

I'd 200% use it on a leader, model professional type, with experience. I feel we're in a transition period, phasing out the last of Radfords trusted lieutenants. But we're short of leaders time for the next leadership group for me it'd involve Sao and Connor and be great if we signed an Elijah Taylor type who leads by example.

'boardwalkempire' is laughing at this, not sure why as it's true. Connor is a senior player and the responsibility would do him good. We do lack a real leader, though, if we need to bring one in from the NRL so be it.

Re: Shopping List 2023 : Mon Jul 11, 2022 4:00 pm  

Rocknrolla69er wrote:

I'd 200% use it on a leader, model professional type, with experience. I feel we're in a transition period, phasing out the last of Radfords trusted lieutenants. But we're short of leaders time for the next leadership group for me it'd involve Sao and Connor and be great if we signed an Elijah Taylor type who leads by example.

You make a good point about signing a leader as someone the younger players can look up to and is here for the right reasons not just to top up his pension.

Failing that I would make Sao the captain next season. Give Connor some responsibility would be a wise move as well.

Re: Shopping List 2023 : Mon Jul 11, 2022 4:09 pm  

C for Cuckoo wrote:

You have to assume his preference would be to get back ahead of Myler and Hargreaves. But if Leeds still don't want him after he's proved his fitness with us then he seems like what we've been missing since Shaul lost his form.

It was really good watching us have a player who always seemed to be on the shoulder of the ball carrier. We've missed that for a while now.

Walker was superb yesterday but I wouldn't judge him on a single performance. He's very talented but can't get a place in an average Leeds team and his injury record isn't great.

If rumours are correct Hoy will be our full back next season so will Walker be an expensive squad player? Litten is highly rated and could be the back up full back.

Our recruitment and retention next season is going to be very interesting. This topic is going to run and run!

Re: Shopping List 2023 : Mon Jul 11, 2022 4:13 pm  

we ve not had a leader since ellis retired.

Re: Shopping List 2023 : Mon Jul 11, 2022 4:23 pm  

Marcus's Bicycle wrote:

Walker was superb yesterday but I wouldn't judge him on a single performance. He's very talented but can't get a place in an average Leeds team and his injury record isn't great.

If rumours are correct Hoy will be our full back next season so will Walker be an expensive squad player? Litten is highly rated and could be the back up full back.

Our recruitment and retention next season is going to be very interesting. This topic is going to run and run!

I think the reason he can't get in at Leeds is because of his injuries, plus Leeds are pretty strong at Full back.

But I agree, can't get carried away, he is very injury prone, let's see see how he goes after a few more matchs.

Re: Shopping List 2023 : Mon Jul 11, 2022 5:10 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

I think the reason he can't get in at Leeds is because of his injuries, plus Leeds are pretty strong at Full back.

But I agree, can't get carried away, he is very injury prone, let's see see how he goes after a few more matchs.

Yes most at Leeds currently regard him as 3rd choice full back behind Myler and Hardaker.

Long may that continue and if he can keep up the form he showed yesterday then I hope we can sign him permanently.

Realise that could mean Connor/Hoy/Trueman and Walker for 3 positions but we will have injuries and loss of form so it keeps players on their toes.

Can’t have too many good players for me.

Re: Shopping List 2023 : Mon Jul 11, 2022 5:12 pm  

ComeOnYouUll wrote:

'boardwalkempire' is laughing at this, not sure why as it's true. Connor is a senior player and the responsibility would do him good. We do lack a real leader, though, if we need to bring one in from the NRL so be it.

Cheers, I think it'd mature Connor more. And you can't question the lads will to win, same with Sao, time for abit of change

Honestly don't get peoples issue with Connor.