Hardaker can play centre quite comfortably. On the other hand he can play full back exceptionally (2nd best in the league at the end of last season in my view). I also don't think he plays centre as well as Ablett. Hardaker's an option there in case of injuries, in which case full back cover is great to have, but I wouldn't be moving him to accommodate anyone else. unless somebody truly sensational appears, I hope to see Hardaker in the 1 shirt at Leeds for a number of years to come.

There's a very strong belief in earning success at this club, from young players having to work unbelievably hard to even get a debut right through to the standards required to bring us regular GF wins. Whilst it's fine to want to see rotation, or to see young players blooded at the earliest opportunity, it's conceivable that there might be a downside to such an approach.

By way of an afterthought, I'd go further: there's a huge risk associated with developing players who expect success to come their way. Whilst they may be very good players, they may be found wanting when the big games come around. Or, rather than knuckling down if success eludes them, they jump ship.

Nope, on balance I'll go with McDermott's approach.

I would think it's more likely that Watson's early opportunities in the first team will be on the wing. Also wouldn't be surprised if, assuming the coaching staff feel he's reaching senior level, he spends some time out on loan next year.

I think you are probably right there but I would much more like him to go to somewhere like Cas than Hunslet. However, Hunslet would be more likely as they have a new partnership.

As good as Watson is, I don't think Hunslet will want him; they have at least 3 Full Backs on there books and have just signed Tom Bush. I think Watson is better than Bush but what will happen to the other Full Backs who have just signed 12 month deals? I just dont think they will use him for that reason alone.

Cas might be an option as they only have Tansey at FB. Owen is not preferred there and has been a naughty boy of late so might be having time out

Frosties posted on the Hock thread on the Wigan board that GH has enquired about a centre from the Eels. Willie Tonga?

Willie Eckerslike.

New players? No thanks. The ones we have are Champions.

Including the ones who aren't here anymore.

Two words.

Karl Pryce.

Is he signing for Leeds??????

I admire nearly every SL player for what they do week in, week out but how Karl Pryce ever manged to get a first team game for any SL club God only knows.

Biggest, laziest, softest lump of lard to ever pull on a rugby shirt. The only player I've ever seen who concedes every tackle made on him, sometimes before the defender even touches him. I've heard some posters complain about Ian Kirke not being hard enough for a man of his size but compared to Pryce (K) he's fekkin' Goliath.

If GH signed Pryce (K) I would have to seriously have to question his sanity.