Jones was quick for a prop for his time, and did some barnstorming runs more like a back rower. Agree was here for a Jolly.

There was obvious resentment between some of the English players who lost out on their places because of the clubs wholesale recruitment of these Aussies. I felt sorry for Dave Heron in particular, who stuck it out in the reserves but stayed loyal to the club.

Did not one Leeds director label the squad the best in the world?? These guys must have cost a few quid to hire. Maybe it proves you cant buy instant success.

however good the aussies were most only played a fraction of the season in the days of winter rugby

It was a mixed bag with the Aussies in the mid eighties. Some came for the full season, some arrived late and stayed till the end of the campaign, some arrived late and left early. I guess it all depended on their commitments back home.