I didn't actually mean better career as in trophies, I did mean game time more than that. I think both would be more successfull elsewhere in that regard.

I am sure he will be averaging around 8 tackles per game actually (many of which are crucial one on one tackles) but he makes up for this with extra carries and metres which in turn helps to wear down defences. Burrow makes a much higher number on non dummy runner carries than most hookers.




I don't go along with this flogged business. Because players are given a short rest or if there are equal quality players to interchange is ok but the point is a professional player should be able to play for 80 if required even if it is the exception.

Benchman?? Who you on about now?

You won't find me waxing lyrical over McShane but I appreciate the technically demanding position being hooker commands. At the moment we are playing without out one.....so we are into new ground into how effective we will be.

Burrow has looked stronger this season when reverting back to his natural position of scrum half (with him always being on hand to scoot from dummy half anyway which is a massive asset).

As for Sinfield, he's a skilled pro. I'm sure he would dig in there. But we may miss his signature passes and places in the hot-bed of the attacking line.

The jury is out.

I have been browsing on here for a while now and decided to register re this paul mcshane thread..my son plays for rhinos U16S and we have heard the club are trying to sign a young 16 year old hooker from hull fc who was selected for England called Bradley parker.i saw this lad play for England v france and what a talent..fast.strong and clever and scored 2..

Welcome to the show

That would be strange. I posted on the other thread the other day, that I was told by a top yorkshire scout on Monday that Leeds already have a young player for hooker Morgan Smith, who this scout said would be amazed if he wasn't a full international by 19. Said he already plays above his age groups.

Welcome by the way.

All I know is this kid played 9 for England at morgans age and he couldn't get the starting 9 place..

I am led to believe Morgan actually plays a few positions, but this scout says hooker will be the one he cements. I believe he might be only 15 now though.

With him been 15 he cant sign a deal till he leaves school in a years time.this parker kid I believe is hull fc captain and top scored for England over 3 international games.my son says he is an outstanding player

Welcome Rhinos71!
Will be interesting to see if young Smith does break through or if we do actually sign Parker.
JC-Re Mcshane i think he's a decent 9 and has abetter distribution than RB and adds a very good option for as a kicker.
Now i agree last week he was awful and this call by Mc on its merits is the right one but when we see your hero Lummox getting into the 17 week in week out irrespective of performance that's where it gets questioned even more so when we don't have a recognised 9 in the squad.
JP ,Sinfield ,Hall ,Delaney ,Jjb ,Burrow( starting at 7 or bench at 9) are the only ones i think who are undroppable with Possibly Hardaker and Watkins the rest imo are fair game and should know their spot is under threat and on this seasons form i include Mags.

So regards to both these prospects we would be looking at 3+ years before we see them play SL on a regulat / semni regular basis IF they both continue in the fashion they are going at present. Funny thing is at that age the body matures differently and players can appear to be a big step above the other players, but given a couple of years are caught up and become much the same. Would be great to see them come through further but although you can say, this kid has great potential, unlike football, rugby requires some size that may come or go depending on their own body growth.

Lets bring Lunt back on a 3 yr deal and then se where these lads are?

So you have your favourites too

paul aiton? always liked him. quick, tough. niot sure about his passing off the ground mind