Don't get me wrong - I wish Ava was still here, but I wish Merrin was still here more.
Imagine a pack with Tet, Ava, Mik, Tom, Merrin and Martin - then we could talk about challenging the top 2 !!!

Agree with all that ,

Merrin was good in a poor side but not worth Marquee money

I agree. Like most players he would have been better surrounded by better players,imagine him at loose behind peacock and kylie. As for marquee, its difficult to live up to that billing unless you're a world class pivot who scores/makes 18 points a week.

for old timers prob more like a harry pinner lf who had to play prop too much

I can imagine yeah, not that exciting. I would prefer Sinny or even Ablett there....

Brian mac obviously disagreed with you.........but what did he know.......

he knew going to toronto was a good idea

Or he was unemployed and needed a job.

Oh God not another McDonut debate starting up. Looking forward to page 730 of this thread.....

Thought he was very good for us.Hit hard and made good yardage.He was was certainly more than average.

It would be great not sure it would be affordable.

Merrin wasn't a Mac signing, what's your point?

Not sure I can really say it any simpler than I already have to be honest.Players generally play better if they are in a better team,if merrin had been in a good leeds team with a good pack we'd have seen an even better player. You responded by saying you'd prefer sinfield or Albert there and I made the point that I'm glad mac didnt do that all that often.

I thought Merrin was excellent to be honest but the team waant good. Ive no issue with Merrin whatsoever he gave his best for club even in tragic circumstances.

I wish he had stayed but understood his personal reasons for leaving.

He did in some games , others he did not look fit and played very short spells