Quote: Andy R "What utter bull$hit.
It is due to this management that we are arguably the best run club in SL, and the most successful on the field over the last 7 years.
Yes, Diskin and Buderus didn't work. Having said that we were only trying to do what every other club was doing with 2 hookers. Should we have signed Buderus? maybe not, but if helps us to two more titles in the next two years I daresay opinion on that will change.
Are you seriously suggesting it was a mistake to let BJB go to Harlequins? Compare his performances on the wing in 2009 and that of last week plus how comforatble he looked at fullback at Hull and that should be enough to show what a great decision it was by the club. He would not have gained the same exposure to first team rugby at Leeds.
Broughton. Again, are you serious? What makes you think we should have kept him? Should we also have kept Peter Fox who's had a decent run since leaving Leeds. Perhaps we could play them on the 4th and 5th wing alongside Hall, Smith and BJB. After all so many wingers is a much better use of the cap than 2 hookers.
Who would you have played at centre throughout last year? I agree Delaney looked for all the world a perfect fit for 2nd row but he also did a decent job for us at right centre all year. Now I'm unsure if you're criticising Bluey or hetherington, or both???
As for Ambler and Hardaker - on another thread I have posted my hypothetical Grand Final team. There are at least 7 players outside that 17 who would be in a lot of SL sides. This shows what depth we have. I don't think either of the above would be close to the 19 man squad if everyone was fit. Therefore they are gaining useful experience rather than playing in a poor under 20s competition at Leeds. It makes perfect sense.'"
I have to say that I agree with all your comments. Personally would like to see Hardaker proving himself in Super League but playing in a comepetive Championship as opposed to ther under 20s is much better. Just like shipping Amor out is the best option for all parties.
At the time signing Buderus was probably not the best option as we needed to replace a 2nd rower and we kept a two hooker system for far two long but like all good management (Alex Ferguson) we have been ruthless and kept the better hooker and I hope that he comes close to realising the undoubted ability and skill that has seen him captain Austrailia (I think) on a consistent basis and not just over two matches.
I am fully behind the Leeds managemtn and even more excited for the rest of the season as I think it seems like McDermott will back his decisions and play youth over experience. I hope its not just a one off.
Also very pleased to read on Twitter that Delaney enjoyed playing in the 2nd row. I hope his injury isn't too serious and he continues as he did on Friday night. He will only get better in that position.
