: Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:38 am  

tvoc wrote:

No, Leeds are weak in the right centre. Senior is only hampered by Rob Burrow having to defend somewhere. Senior remains Leeds' go to man, he just needs Leeds to provide an alternative.

Yes i agree Seniorr is playing well this season but hes not getting any younger and we cant just make do we need to boost our centres now and not later

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:44 am  

andy farrell

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:45 am  

BigM wrote:

And you think what we have at the moment i adequate?? Sundays game proved it isnt. We are well weak in the centres

Adequate yes. However the OPs original question with what I would do with the money? Wouldn't be signing a player who doesn't pass to his winger and a player that has hardly proved that he has returned to any sort of form.

In fantasy land I would sign Folau or Inglis.

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:49 am  

I'd use the cash to bolster the conrtact of Lee Smith in an effort to retain him, then tie up Kallum Watkins long term. Then I would invest some into our scouting and junior set up.

This thread should really have been "You're Alf Davies, what would you do?"

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:53 am  

As above, in Fantasy Rugby, where reality isn't such an annoying intrusion, I'd definitely sign Greg Inglis. I think he would meet most of my criteria as an import of "the right quality" without too much trouble.

Staying British, I'd still take Shenton for the right price. Again, in reality, he's not going to be available at any sensible price and I think there's very little out there that is sufficiently better than what we've got to be worth forking out for. I think we have players with real potential around the place, and I think perhaps now is the time to be bringing them on. Watkins is still very raw, but only game time will change that. Plenty of time for that between now and October. Ditto Gibson, who is still playing his way back to form and fitness. Another process which only playing matches is going to accomplish.

Waving the chequebook is easy, finding something to wave it at is the challenge.

Given the Eastwood situation affecting plans, I wouldn't say no to another forward, again, providing the right one is available. Is Gorden Tallis playing for anyone at the moment?

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:58 am  

G1 wrote:

then tie up Kallum Watkins long term.

What term do you have in mind for Watkins?

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:59 am  

rhinofox wrote:

andy farrell

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:00 pm  

tvoc wrote:

What term do you have in mind for Watkins?

A 5 year deal generous yet commensurate with his talent, potential and experience. I'd also tell him that it will be re-negotiated in a couple of year's time if he develops as expected.

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:00 pm  

El Diablo wrote:

As above, in Fantasy Rugby, where reality isn't such an annoying intrusion, I'd definitely sign Greg Inglis. I think he would meet most of my criteria as an import of "the right quality" without too much trouble.

Staying British, I'd still take Shenton for the right price. Again, in reality, he's not going to be available at any sensible price and I think there's very little out there that is sufficiently better than what we've got to be worth forking out for. I think we have players with real potential around the place, and I think perhaps now is the time to be bringing them on. Watkins is still very raw, but only game time will change that. Plenty of time for that between now and October. Ditto Gibson, who is still playing his way back to form and fitness. Another process which only playing matches is going to accomplish.

Waving the chequebook is easy, finding something to wave it at is the challenge.

Given the Eastwood situation affecting plans, I wouldn't say no to another forward, again, providing the right one is available. Is Gorden Tallis playing for anyone at the moment?

Have you seen him recently

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:00 pm  

tvoc wrote:

What term do you have in mind for Watkins?

When is his contract up?