Re: OUT 2022 | Luke Gale - Hull FC : Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:35 pm  

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote:

Why not see how Myler does this year before deciding? Hes been excellent at 1 pretty poor in halves but i see no reason to let him go.

Quite. He's a good quality player and an important senior team member who is a good exponent of the team's culture. I'd be very surprised if they allowed him to leave.

Re: OUT 2022 | Luke Gale - Hull FC : Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:53 pm  

The Ghost of '99 wrote:

Quite. He's a good quality player and an important senior team member who is a good exponent of the team's culture. I'd be very surprised if they allowed him to leave.

Fair points. All I'd say is that he is going to be 32 next year and nearly 33 if they give another year. In my view he's not going to get better, and full back is now a position where the best athletes play. It is going to be a fascinating battle if Walker can shrug off his injuries.

Re: OUT 2022 | Luke Gale - Hull FC : Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:32 pm  

Myler should get the #1 jersey until Walker can prove himself starting with his fitness and durability.
If Myler is not performing or gets injured then Walker can step in to cover.
Myler was my player of the year last season and fully deserves the starting birth.

Re: OUT 2022 | Luke Gale - Hull FC : Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:57 am  

I wouldn’t be at all surprised if the club extends Myler’s contract, and if on the right terms fair enough. He does offer some utility value.

I just don’t personally rate him as highly as some of you here.

He’s a very good clubman but I guess his form this season will dictate whether he stays.

Re: OUT 2022 | Luke Gale - Hull FC : Thu Nov 11, 2021 1:03 pm  

KaeruJim wrote:

Myler’s really brave and seems a good bloke. Very skilful too.

I probably wouldn’t renew him next year either. Had a good stint with Leeds but might be time to call it.

Put it this way: which of our direct competitors would sign him off us?

I thought that about Hurrell

Re: OUT 2022 | Luke Gale - Hull FC : Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:50 pm  

KaeruJim wrote:

Myler’s really brave and seems a good bloke. Very skilful too.

I probably wouldn’t renew him next year either. Had a good stint with Leeds but might be time to call it.

Put it this way: which of our direct competitors would sign him off us?

Wakefield…..

Re: OUT 2022 | Luke Gale - Hull FC : Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:08 pm  

KaeruJim wrote:

I wouldn’t be at all surprised if the club extends Myler’s contract, and if on the right terms fair enough. He does offer some utility value.

I just don’t personally rate him as highly as some of you here.

He’s a very good clubman but I guess his form this season will dictate whether he stays.

Don't think there's much chance of us moving him on if he's still in the FB slot by August, say. And not much more even if walker's in there. He might not be a top notch full back but there aren't many better stand ins knocking around SL

Re: OUT 2022 | Luke Gale - Hull FC : Thu Nov 11, 2021 6:27 pm  

Clearwing wrote:

Don't think there's much chance of us moving him on if he's still in the FB slot by August, say. And not much more even if walker's in there. He might not be a top notch full back but there aren't many better stand ins knocking around SL

Would agree with that. If Myler’s happy to play a supporting role at supporting role salary, no problem.

We either need a fit and firing Walker ready for first choice Leeds FB by 2023, or an academy bolter (not sure who) - or a new signing. Or Fusitu’a maybe.

I still expect Walker to replace Myler if his foot holds up and he doesn’t suffer new injuries.

If Walker is fit and doesn’t get past Myler next season, I don’t see his longer term future at Leeds.

Re: OUT 2022 | Luke Gale - Hull FC : Thu Nov 11, 2021 11:12 pm  

The Eagle wrote:

I thought that about Hurrell

Me too...!!

Re: OUT 2022 | Luke Gale - Hull FC : Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:19 am  

It's going to be an important year for Walker and a bit of competition from Myler could give him the lift that he'll need . Same with Myler it could keep him on his toes with Walker breathing down his neck and the coaches will use this rivalry too .