: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:31 am  

DISA wrote:

Smith is an international, Donald is not.

John Wilshere is an International as well. So is Ade Gardner.

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:36 am  

DISA wrote:

Smith can cover 3 positions and very effectively.

Were you saying this in July last year?

Has smith been playing for a new deal since then?

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:36 am  

RescuedBlue wrote:

:lol:

John Wilshere is an International as well. So is Ade Gardner.

And Donald is not.

Leeds salary structure works on more for an international. Hence the reason they have a problem fitting too many in on a top level.

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:37 am  

DISA wrote:

Nice to see the club see the priority of re-signing an underperforming Australian, rather than put its efforts into resigning one of its most promising academy produced players..... no really.

And I expect the usual suspects who proclamin everything academy is best, to be behind this move as acceptable.

Its' great news that the leagues best winger over the course of the past three years has re-signed with us.

Only an idiot would think that because player A has agreed to a new deal it must mean the club isn't trying to retain player B. With that in mind its' a nonsensical piece of fog knitting for you to start with comparisons between him and Smith.

Oh, and congratulations on writing the lad off after a handful of games this year. Shown your true fekkwitt colours there.

Most leeds fans value and appreciate him, the club and the coaching staff clearly do so that leaves you and pokerguru in the idiots corner.

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:38 am  

DISA wrote:

Smith can cover 3 positions

feel confident with him at centre?

DISA wrote:

Smith is an international, Donald is not.

what has Smith done at International level?

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:38 am  

ANyone who thinks a lack of form is down to contract issues is completely clueless

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:39 am  

DISA wrote:

And Donald is not.

Leeds salary structure works on more for an international. Hence the reason they have a problem fitting too many in on a top level.

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:43 am  

DISA wrote:

And Donald is not.

Leeds salary structure works on more for an international. Hence the reason they have a problem fitting too many in on a top level.

So on your basis:

Player A can contribute over a try every other game, play a major role in bringing silverware to the club and be regarded as one of the best players in a certain position at his club. However player A was born in a country where competition for places is far, far more competetive

But then player B comes along, doesn't have the pace, experience or scoring ability of player A, but due to the lack of talent in his Country of birth, he is able to play International RL. He is therfore worth more £££.

Is that what you are saying?

If it is, then you are also contradicting yourself

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:44 am  

G1 wrote:

Its' great news that the leagues best winger over the course of the past three years has re-signed with us.

Only an idiot would think that because player A has agreed to a new deal it must mean the club isn't trying to retain player B. With that in mind its' a nonsensical piece of fog knitting for you to start with comparisons between him and Smith.

Oh, and congratulations on writing the lad off after a handful of games this year. Shown your true fekkwitt colours there.

Most leeds fans value and appreciate him, the club and the coaching staff clearly do so that leaves you and pokerguru in the idiots corner.

And there it goes.

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:53 am  

Lawrie L wrote:

feel confident with him at centre?

As I've said elsewhere, I think Lee Smith has all the tools to be a very good centre, and I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do in that position.