| FORUMS > Leeds Rhinos > IN 2025 | Cooper Jenkins - Expires: 2026 |
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| Quote: Exeter Rhino "I thought 'project signings' were a red line for some posters in judging the quality of our recruitment?
It's okay though, we're getting into the 'optimistic' stage of the annual Leed Rhinos cycle. Most new signings are assumed to be significant upgrades at this point in the year (Frawley aside).
Expectation is gradually rebuilding itself, but is there really more of a sound basis than in the past? If you are a glass half full person these look like promising signings (as we were assured Momirovski was by the NRL experts last year). But there is an obvious element of risk if deficiencies like form, past injuries and level of experience are not adequately addressed. Maybe we are expecting Arthur to do more with 'projects' than Smith, which may be fair, but ultimately this could still be Achurch & Vuniyayawa Mk2. Same goes for 'Jake the Snake' if he signs.'"
Totally agree.
All signings from down under are a risk.
Momirovski and Tetevano were both high quality, high pedigree signings on paper.
Doesn't always work out.
And then some people call it awful recruitment. |
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| Nov 2002 | 22 years | |
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| Quote: Exeter Rhino "I thought 'project signings' were a red line for some posters in judging the quality of our recruitment?
It's okay though, we're getting into the 'optimistic' stage of the annual Leed Rhinos cycle. Most new signings are assumed to be significant upgrades at this point in the year (Frawley aside).
Expectation is gradually rebuilding itself, but is there really more of a sound basis than in the past? If you are a glass half full person these look like promising signings (as we were assured Momirovski was by the NRL experts last year). But there is an obvious element of risk if deficiencies like form, past injuries and level of experience are not adequately addressed. Maybe we are expecting Arthur to do more with 'projects' than Smith, which may be fair, but ultimately this could still be Achurch & Vuniyayawa Mk2. Same goes for 'Jake the Snake' if he signs.'"
They are two big bodies, thats already an upgeade from last season.
I wouldn’t class palasia as a project signing either |
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| Nov 2014 | 10 years | |
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| Quote: Exeter Rhino "I thought 'project signings' were a red line for some posters in judging the quality of our recruitment?
It's okay though, we're getting into the 'optimistic' stage of the annual Leed Rhinos cycle. Most new signings are assumed to be significant upgrades at this point in the year (Frawley aside).
Expectation is gradually rebuilding itself, but is there really more of a sound basis than in the past? If you are a glass half full person these look like promising signings (as we were assured Momirovski was by the NRL experts last year). But there is an obvious element of risk if deficiencies like form, past injuries and level of experience are not adequately addressed. Maybe we are expecting Arthur to do more with 'projects' than Smith, which may be fair, but ultimately this could still be Achurch & Vuniyayawa Mk2. Same goes for 'Jake the Snake' if he signs.'"
Vuniyayawa did well for Salford after he left us. |
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| Club Captain | 2322 | |
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| Jul 2015 | 9 years | |
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"Blasphemy is a victimless crime":d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_74125.jpg |
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| Quote: christopher "Ahh sorry missed that one, Rohan Smith definitely wouldn’t have signed him at 64ft ![]()
64ft and only 17 stone?. That's one anorexic prop 
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| Mar 2004 | 21 years | |
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| Quote: Emagdnim13 "64ft and only 17 stone?. That's one anorexic prop ![]()
His other measurements are equally surprising....I hear.
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"Blasphemy is a victimless crime":d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_74125.jpg |
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| Quote: Seth "His other measurements are equally surprising....I hear.'"
I'll take your word for it  |
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| Quote: christopher "They are two big bodies, thats already an upgeade from last season.
I wouldn’t class palasia as a project signing either'"
Sangare is a big body but that's all I can say in his favour. |
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Reminds me of Chris feather.
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"Leeds is the greatest club in Rugby League"
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| Quote: Toosmooth "Vuniyayawa did well for Salford after he left us.'"
And there’s gonna be a good few Rhinos “rejects” picking up either winners or losers rings at Old Trafford on Saturday. |
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| International Star | 758 | |
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| Aug 2014 | 10 years | |
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Lifelong supporter, marching on together:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_72944.jpg |
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I was told last night that Holroyd could be done and may not play again.
Not definitive yet but on the cards
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| Quote: LeedsLurch "I was told last night that Holroyd could be done and may not play again.
Not definitive yet but on the cards'"
Interesting, Blease did say last night that having Gannon and Holroyd back will be like two new signings, ad that he tried to sign Holroyd at Salford a couple of times! |
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I see we aren't even signing Aussie players who played in NRL - how low can we go!!
He will very cheap so a silver lining for GH
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Let all the doubters keep doubting and those who believe keep believing.
We’re only interested in those in the bubble. Anyone who wants to come in the bubble, you can come in.
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| Quote: Zoo Zoo Boom "I see we aren't even signing Aussie players who played in NRL - how low can we go!!
He will very cheap so a silver lining for GH'" Don't ever change will you  |
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| Quote: Zoo Zoo Boom "I see we aren't even signing Aussie players who played in NRL - how low can we go!!
He will very cheap so a silver lining for GH'"
That's the reality of the vast gap in wages between the NRL and SL. Just about every club is doing it. I remember people pouring scorn on Jai Field, who was in the low single figures in NRL appearances, when were chasing him a few years ago. Safe to say people were very wrong. Iapape at Leigh has never played a game in the NRL, yet he's been outstanding. I'm not saying it's the way forward for every recruit, but nowadays there has to be a balance. If you haven't already seen it, I would recommend watching the state championship GF. He looked like a good player to me. Arthur seemed very keen on him as Blease noted that he was paranoid that we hadn't been gazumped on Monday morning. |
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I was looking for Dr Evil when the Fembots appeared & smoke started coming out of their jubblies.
They tried to work their mojo on me but I countered with my mojo & we got cross-mojonation.
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| Quote: "]I see we aren't even signing Aussie players who played in NRL - how low can we go!!
He will very cheap so a silver lining for GH'" ]
Can't really agree with this. Palasia came off the bench for Brisbane in last years Grand Final. |
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