We seemed to have some attacking structures set up to get him the ball in hand, in space, where he can pick to either pass or run with it.

Still vulnerable to 40-20s early in the tackle count because he doesn't have the co-ordination with the wingers in terms of defensive positioning just yet. That'll get there though the more time he spends in the position.

Anyone who had any doubts about Sutty must surely recognise he's too good for Leeds de facto reserve grade.

With regards to Hardaker - agree with the OP - don't come back.

I think what we can see with Sutty is he's a good player, I'm still not sure what his best position is, either now or 5 plus years from now.

He's played mostly six, looks good at 1, and is built like an old fashioned 13 (And might get bigger yet). Just play, him, let him develop, fullback seems to be a good place for him to do that.

He gave Don Fox a run for his money today



To be fair, though, it's difficult to judge him based on that, as Fev were horrendous, but he was excellent. It will be interesting to see what happens at the end of the season, you'd have thought if Hardaker isn't coming back then Leeds need to make a decision sharpish because there's not many other options available, it seems

I along with many others bagged Sutcliffe at the start of the season. Never in a million years is he a stand off, but nobody can deny that the lad has looked more than decent at full back since Zak bailed out (not since we beat Fev!) Credit where it's due. Sutty could have folded, but he's turned it around, and those that slated him should eat some humble pie (me included)

Not at all, I was happy with his showings against Wigan and Hull and HKR for a guy that's only just moved to FB. Hardaker near the oppositions 20m has been a constant complaint for a few years now. His defence was always top notch to give him some slack though for his shortcomings in attack.

Injuries aside, Suttys a confidence player. Give him the 1 shirt, let him know you trust him and he'll grow into it next season. Don't think he'll end up at FB but he can do a good job there and we need a decent half far more.

I still think he could make a good go at 6 if he had an organising 7 at first receiver, though fullback may his position for the next year or so. I think he showing what most of us knew, that he is a talented player who should be somewhere in the 17 regardless of position.

I don't think I have ever seen a more inconsistent goal kicker before though, who can look so comfortable and then so bad within the same game.
Can anyone remember another occasion where a kicker has kicked one from the touchline and missed from in front of the posts in the same game?

Makes you realise how lucky we were with Sir Kev - great HB and a fantastic kicker. Not many teams are ever lucky enough to have someone who can double up so well and so consistently. Can't bank on that again, so we need to recruit well...reward my faith, Sleeve.

Is Kev working for Leeds in some capacity? at a minimum he would be a great kicking coach and would give everyone a boost (including the fans) by just being present on game day

Its easy to say get rid of Zak but if no NRL team wants him he still has 3 years on his Leeds deal to run.

If he comes back and i fully expect he will Zak will be full back next season in my opinion.

Sutty now looks to be fully over his knee reconstuction and is a very talented player. I expect that in next few years we will see a massive spike in his development whatever position he settles into.