I will second that, Great driving tackles, and his passing from the play the ball had improved big style from last week.

Utility forward? His he really a better back row option than some of our other fringe players? Like Allan for example?

I don't know. But he offers little different in style to Buderus, and certainly not in ability, but he does have good defense and almost 10 years of SL experience. I would say he would get into the 17 on that above Allan or Worral

Neither of which would probably feature in a fully fit Leeds seventeen this season. 1 to 13 squad number then 16, 17, 18 , 19 making the seventeen.

Leaving Diskin as 18th man and cover for Buderus?

I would agree. I guess it depends on what the game plan is, but with Buderus offering an 80 minute contribution, the wiseness of 2 hookers of very similar styles seems daft in the 17. But who knows what teh management team are thinking. I'd prefer someone like a halfback to come on and spice thing up. If Diskin dopesn't fit into the first 17, then its a fair wedge of cap being used on him, which could go to somone with more impact. All this depends on how long we will have Buderus for, and how McShane develops. I think it is very risky to go with a squad with only 1 hooker

I think Leeds will keep Diskin in the 17 to placate him whether that is the correct selection for the team's needs or not. This season with an injury or two he's worth the place most weeks anyway as long as Buderus is left to control the ruck.

Isn't one of the three Leeds hookers alleged to be gone for the season after shoulder surgery anyway if you believe what you read on here.