Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Fri Feb 05, 2021 10:51 pm  

KaeruJim wrote:

Caught a few tweets of his and they're not amazing for a role model player at a glamour club... little bit of growing up to do perhaps.

Exciting prospect though if he can keep his head in the right place. I'm going as far to say that this next generation coming through has the potential to be our best yet - although we will need to skilfully plug the gaps between these lads.

I reckon Holroyd is the best young prop I've seen at Leeds probably of anyone; Edwards is the best back row I've seen since Morley (different styles obviously); Newman is the best we've produced since Walker and Tindall is the best winger since Hall (needs to sort out his D though).

Walker, if he can stay fit, is our best FB since Lee Smith.

Most of these players have another 10 years ahead of them, with luck - it took the Goldens a while to mature as a team and this lot will be interesting in another few years.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Sat Feb 06, 2021 7:33 am  

Whino4life wrote:

I have it on good authority that way back in 2018 was it? With the whole twitter thing with taupau and him liking a post regarding joining leeds and his wife commenting etc. Well Leeds have kept close ties with him and basically told him they would always have a place for him should he wish to play in SL (job lined up for his Mrs too)
We have a few overseas players OOC at end of year and I am told, but dont judge, that taupau is very interested but is keeping tabs on the covid situation.

Fingers crossed on that then. Top drawer prop. Up there with Tet. We’d have a hell of a front row.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Sat Feb 06, 2021 1:01 pm  

I wouldn't worry about 2022. We got a big and important season ahead of us. We got a good squad. If this team gel, anythings possible....

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Sat Feb 06, 2021 1:07 pm  

You always need to plan ahead. Stand still at our peril.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Sat Feb 06, 2021 1:08 pm  

Shabino wrote:

I wouldn't worry about 2022. We got a big and important season ahead of us. We got a good squad. If this team gel, anythings possible....

also a write of of a season if that covid fella plays a big part

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Sat Feb 06, 2021 9:09 pm  

doc-rhino wrote:

also a write of of a season if that covid fella plays a big part

Hmmm, will play a factor that's for sure. Let's hope all good come playoff time though........

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:02 pm  

Looks like Lennegan is selling Wigan to Mike Danson

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:48 pm  

Jack Burton wrote:

Looks like Lennegan is selling Wigan to Mike Danson

Or not...

[Frosties.]

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Mon Feb 08, 2021 5:58 pm  

Konrad Hurrell - 2021
Rob Lui - 2022
Rhyse Martin - 2021
Matt Prior - 2021 (1 yr extension in his favour)
Zane Tetevano - 2023
Bodene Thompson - 2022 (club appealing against him on quota)
King vuniyawawa - 2021

One of these would have to leave in 2022 for Taupau to join unless the club get Thompson exempt.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Mon Feb 08, 2021 6:09 pm  

Can’t see that being a problem TBH.

I’d like Konnie to stay bit it needs to be on the right money. We’re not quite the basket case he joined. If Broadbent makes his mark this year could put some pressure on - completely different players though and Konnie would be the preference at this stage.

Martin - not sure how settled he really is. Quite a laid back character in some ways but couple of comments from him I’ve noticed are partially negative. We’ll see.

Prior similar - I reckon he could still play NRL and if he’s not happy at Leeds he could go back. Would love him to stay but Cam Smith moves to LF proper and we have others behind him.

Can’t see King being same ballpark as Taupau - hope I’m wrong. If no other option you would swap.

Why on Earth we have Thompson and Lui signed til 22 is beyond me though.