Re: Team V Leeds : Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:22 pm  

Grimmy wrote:

My guess is that they tried to move him on in the off season and couldn't come to an agreement that all parties were happy with. He'll probably just sit the year out in the stands unless we get an injury crises in the forwards or manage to loan him out.

Pretty much. The article says that a loan move fell through & that's backed up by the rumours on here in the summer about him leaving.

I have no issues with the club trying to move him on. He showed up well in our one preseason game and did ok Vs Saints last year. Other than that he's been a flop.

As I said tho, if we don't/can't move him on then I'd like to see him be used. Not only is there more value in a player that's actually playing, but it's healthy competition for the whole squad.

Re: Team V Leeds : Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:49 pm  

sergeant pepper wrote:

Pretty much. The article says that a loan move fell through & that's backed up by the rumours on here in the summer about him leaving.

I have no issues with the club trying to move him on. He showed up well in our one preseason game and did ok Vs Saints last year. Other than that he's been a flop.

As I said tho, if we don't/can't move him on then I'd like to see him be used. Not only is there more value in a player that's actually playing, but it's healthy competition for the whole squad.

I'd rather see the players who are going to be here next season get the benefit of the gametime where possible to be honest. Clubb and possibly Clark are just blocking the development of Kilner IMO for minimal short term benefit.

Re: Team V Leeds : Tue Apr 13, 2021 1:02 pm  

Grimmy wrote:

I'd rather see the players who are going to be here next season get the benefit of the gametime where possible to be honest. Clubb and possibly Clark are just blocking the development of Kilner IMO for minimal short term benefit.

Oh definitely, but I think Clark is on a 3 year deal so will be here (unless he moves on) next year.

For me it should go Kilner > Clark > Clubb, but obviously Lam doesn't see it that way. He seems to favour Kilner even less than Clarke tbh.

Re: Team V Leeds : Tue Apr 13, 2021 2:20 pm  

Clark the most devastating bench warmer in SL

Re: Team V Leeds : Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:08 pm  

sergeant pepper wrote:

Oh definitely, but I think Clark is on a 3 year deal so will be here (unless he moves on) next year.

For me it should go Kilner > Clark > Clubb, but obviously Lam doesn't see it that way. He seems to favour Kilner even less than Clarke tbh.

Bloody hell, never realised he's here next year as well. We should be trying to get use out of him then

Re: Team V Leeds : Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:20 pm  

On signing Mitch Clark, Wigan Executive Director Kris Radlinski, said: “We are delighted to have signed Mitch for next season. I believe he is one of Super League’s most destructive forwards and in a very good Castleford side, he has built the reputation as one the league’s fiercest middles."

Re: Team V Leeds : Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:25 pm  

Grimmy wrote:

Bloody hell, never realised he's here next year as well. We should be trying to get use out of him then

Well that's what the club's website says, but it has been known to be wrong.

Re: Team V Leeds : Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:32 pm  

sergeant pepper wrote:

Oh definitely, but I think Clark is on a 3 year deal so will be here (unless he moves on) next year.

For me it should go Kilner > Clark > Clubb, but obviously Lam doesn't see it that way. He seems to favour Kilner even less than Clarke tbh.

I do wonder if its just an age thing that? Our front row is very young and inexperienced already. I have no doubts Kilner will get some game time soon. This is where having no reserve rugby creates an issue.

Re: Team V Leeds : Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:38 pm  

MadDogg wrote:

On signing Mitch Clark, Wigan Executive Director Kris Radlinski, said: “We are delighted to have signed Mitch for next season. I believe he is one of Super League’s most destructive forwards and in a very good Castleford side, he has built the reputation as one the league’s fiercest middles."

Re: Team V Leeds : Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:51 pm  

JonnyBroad wrote:

I do wonder if its just an age thing that? Our front row is very young and inexperienced already. I have no doubts Kilner will get some game time soon. This is where having no reserve rugby creates an issue.

Quote possibly, but on Friday he had an opportunity to run with Kilner in a relatively experienced pack - Bateman, Singleton & Powell, but didn't.

Like you said, not having a reserve grade creates issues so Lam needs to make the most of opportunities. Playing Clubb taught us absolutely nothing.