its all right saying we should have signed a experienced centre but who might have been available even for a fee that would be better than what we have?

I'm more excited about this centre combo than any I have ever seen at Headingley in 18 years. The only player I would have thought about bringing in would have been Matt Cooper because he's still damn awesome and he could have really taught Zak and Kallum a lot. Sadly he resigned with the Saints though. This centre partnership has so much potential though and as others have said, we have 3 other guys in the squad who have a lot of experience there. I'm not worried at all anyway. If those 2 stay fit then they will be tearing up defences all season.

Physique & fitness wise I'm more concerned about BJB who is now 24 (I believe) & therefore should no longer be considered to be a young kid, except in terms of game time played.

TBF on BJB his major injury was a fractured skull! You can't blame that on him. And he came back strong after the shoulder injury last year and made the England squad. I wouldnt worry about him if I was you.

Exactly.

Some people still don't see what we've got. That, i don't get.

Seeing Watkins' twinkle toes in full flight is worth paying to see alone. Just needs more time on the park. i think his bulk programme over last couple of seasons has been sensible and gradule, with keeping his blind pace alive. His added bulk will assist in collision and hopefully offer some added protection.

More than happy with the players at the club who can cover the centre position. I doubt there's a club with two more exciting talents than Hardaker and Watkins or better cover for the position than Ablett, Smith and Delaney. No need whatsoever to sign another centre.

The sorts of injuries Watkins was picking up never really worried me - it wasn't as if it was the same joint/muscle continually giving out on him.

I'm more concerned about whether he can iron out the issues in his defensive reads and pass selection, which will hopefully come with time.

Brian McDermott has enormous hands.

Just realised! Massive arent they! I bet him and Peacock have measuring competitions in the shower looking at those fingers.

His defensive reads will need more work putting in from Watkins, compared to his natural attacking flair. For me with his 'reads' his attitude needs adjusting primarily first and foremost. I can remember around half a dozen (possibly) examples last season of where he was caught of position then jogged back to get in position. For me he should be breaking track records getting back to fill the hole he created. So that's what I'll be looking at......

Kallum's growth over the last 3 years

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It's been a good gradual growth over the years and remember, he is 20. In 2 or 3 years imagine the size of him. Add that to his ability and speed and I think, if he stays injury free, he could become one of the best centres we have ever produced.

Nice to see Dean Lawford and Ryan Atkins in the same shot.