Re: Zak : Sat Apr 23, 2022 2:44 pm  

The Ghost of '99 wrote:

Hardaker and Leigh are made for each other - a car crash club and a car crash player.

However realistically they aren't going to be an option. If Leeds were to offer him a deal to the end of the season they would probably get him unless Fev is more appealing to him.

Fev have splashed the cash recently, not sure how much more they have to spend and would Brian Mc take him? Personally I doubt it.

As for Leigh it does feels like a match

Re: Zak : Sat Apr 23, 2022 2:48 pm  

I thought Fev could be an option originally but I’d imagine there are two potential sticking points there, even if you take money out of the equation. The World Cup is obviously on the horizon and if Zak has any slim hopes of making it, he needs to be playing super league in his primary position, I’d say Leeds give him the best chance to do that. Second issue at Fev could be Mac. For all his achievements it’s clear the man is as stubborn as they come. If he still holds a grudge for how things finished with Zak he won’t end up at Fev.

On one hand I aren’t surprised Leigh have made a big money offer, it’s very much how they operate, but on the other their two big off season signings were Caeleb Aekins who plays fullback and nene macdonald who has been playing centre. Granted they could shuffle either of those onto the wing or there’s the other centre slot but it’s not as clear cut and opportunity as he’s likely to get at Leeds at the minute I reckon. I would also assume their deal would be heavily backloaded based on the hope they get promotion?

Re: Zak : Sat Apr 23, 2022 3:16 pm  

Shabino wrote:

Leigh have offered way more than he’s ever been paid. And for 3 years from what I’ve heard…!

Is Leigh in Yorkshire now?

Re: Zak : Sat Apr 23, 2022 3:39 pm  

lionarmour87 wrote:

We dont want him here and remember just look back through Leeds history .the club have never tolerated any corm of of misconduct Even the great Jeff Moores in the 1930s charged Dental treatment to the club he was sold immediately. The great Jeff Stevenson he had issues and sold to York . Zak is talented, but now 30 years old and running out of time .we dont want him here

kept walker bailey , barrie mc , newton , morley , brought to the brian mc , hanley rathbone off top off my head

Re: Zak : Sat Apr 23, 2022 4:03 pm  

Leaving Wigan to go back to Yorkshire and ending up in Leigh is like leaving Lancashire to go back to Australia and ending up in Yorkshire, it will never happen.

Re: Zak : Sat Apr 23, 2022 4:13 pm  

Simmo71 wrote:

Is Leigh in Yorkshire now?

No that’s why they’ve offered such a good deal! Wouldn’t be the first time a player feels less homesick suddenly. Joel Moon swapped Salford for Belle Isle (he thought it was Bondi!)

Re: Zak : Sat Apr 23, 2022 4:14 pm  

Barrie’s Glass Eye wrote:

I thought Fev could be an option originally but I’d imagine there are two potential sticking points there, even if you take money out of the equation. The World Cup is obviously on the horizon and if Zak has any slim hopes of making it, he needs to be playing super league in his primary position, I’d say Leeds give him the best chance to do that. Second issue at Fev could be Mac. For all his achievements it’s clear the man is as stubborn as they come. If he still holds a grudge for how things finished with Zak he won’t end up at Fev.

On one hand I aren’t surprised Leigh have made a big money offer, it’s very much how they operate, but on the other their two big off season signings were Caeleb Aekins who plays fullback and nene macdonald who has been playing centre. Granted they could shuffle either of those onto the wing or there’s the other centre slot but it’s not as clear cut and opportunity as he’s likely to get at Leeds at the minute I reckon. I would also assume their deal would be heavily backloaded based on the hope they get promotion?

No way Fev could afford Zak mate….

Re: Zak : Sat Apr 23, 2022 4:19 pm  

Given his history I doubt he’s going to be in a position to demand the same big bucks and should be grateful if there is a club prepared to ‘rescue his career’ for the umpteenth time as otherwise he’s on the scrap heap.

Re: Zak : Sat Apr 23, 2022 4:23 pm  

If Zak has any ambition at all to be an England player he simply can’t sign for Leigh.

Re: Zak : Sat Apr 23, 2022 4:37 pm  

Shabino wrote:

No way Fev could afford Zak mate….

Forgot they’ve just signed Kerrelliah (probably spelt that wrong) so probably less likely too