I thought about shifting Watkins to full back, could be the change he needs. Looked promising when he was a youngster.
Also, I finally have to agree with you about Hardaker who I have defended in the past. No doubt he can play much better than he is at his best he is superb, but he's an idiot and developing into a disgrace to the shirt. Thought he would learn from his mistakes as he got older and more experienced but the way he's crumbled this year under pressure is very disappointing.

Centre could be Sutcliffe's best position. I wouldn't have him in the back row - don't think he's strong enough defensively to play there though offensively he'd probably do quite well. When Moon's back we could go with him and Sutcliffe in the centres with Keinhorst in the back row who, like others have said, will tackle anything. With regards to Watkins and Hardaker, who knows, it's looking more and more likely that one of them, if not both, won't be here for much longer.

A lot of fans are of the opinion that the first crucial step towards Leeds turning the corner from this bewildering slump is to replace the current coach. I have some sympathy for that opinion.

However, replacing the current coach isn't the first crucial step. Getting rid of the Serial Miscreant is. The negatives he now brings to the club far outweigh any positives. It was only a matter of time and I'm surprised it's taken this long to finally register.

Sadly I too have to agree: he has been found wanting this season.

As for Sutcliffe to centre...he has been tried there and was far from impressive; ditto at FB. Watkins has also been tried at FB and although inconsistently good on attack he was pretty poor on defence. Golding is simply too lightweight.

I guess Watkins is worth another run at FB. To fill the centre spot (with the return of Briscoe and Hall) I would be more inclined to try Handley there rather than Sutcliffe.

Keinhorst IMO is a better second rower.

I still think centre would be his best position but offered fullback as an alternative. I actually would prefer to move Watkins to fullback where I think he would regain his attacking flair with the extra space and I have said this previously on several occassions

But it doesn't appear the coach sees it that way although I'm sure you're both still right.

Hardaker is still Leeds' best known option at full-back and as you never used to tire of telling the board the best way to regain form is to keep playing in 1st grade.

Our problems run much deeper than Hardaker/Watkins non exsistent form imo once again we are in the game then melt away on the back of conceding poor penalties & shocking defending
It may well be that certain players want out but the clear out should include all the Coaches/Staff imo because its obvious whatever they are instructing its getting ignored/nowhere near working.