Agreed. It's a lot of pressure for anyone who takes that shirt but at least a backrower like Ward isn't in the limelight as a halfback is.
Give Sutcliffe Ward's 14 shirt for now and then the 6 shirt when McGuire retires.

That's why I'd go Cuthbertson. Not going to be compared to Sinfield in anyway and has already won over the fans massively, not an academy product with a potential +10 year career ahead at Leeds. Sutcliffe definitely has Sinfield comparisons and Ward wasn't he labelled "the next Kev" when coming through.

Nowadays though players are precious towards keeping a number because of their Twitter handles.

G'day new to this posting game but reckon Westerman has plenty of talent as a ball player. He had a nightmare in the cup game this year at hull, however looked to me like a man trying too hard to make an impression. Would provide another pivot and in a better side have no pressure to overplay. I think could prove a good addition. At the home super 8 game v saints jjjb said he was trying to convince uncle gary he had 30 more games in him.

Should clarify Westerman had a nightmare in the cup with ball in hand but effort was clear to see and it was a grim, wet night. He was trying hard to impress. Luke gale has been with his dad at last 2 games v saints in the corporate bit having a meal, mate of McGuire. If we went for daz Clark as well it could be invasion of the cas lads. Burrow might need a new song

What I didn't realise is that Westerman is still only 25. He's hitting what should be his peak years as a second-rower. There's definitely a good player in there, if someone can get it out on a regular basis.

The thing is I'd always back a player to improve as a player and a professional at Leeds from what he was at Hull.

Still think the club could bring in two, maybe three players. Falloon, Westerman and L Burgess I would be very happy with.

Oz journalist tweeted that Ballis is Rhinos bound from Canberra

Canberra have today signed a rumoured Leeds target Adam Clydsdale from Newcastle Knights, does this mean Leeds might be in for Josh Hodgson? There other hooker is Kurt Baptiste, surely they are not keeping all three? I feel the Westerman signing may be a replacement for JJB who I think Leeds will cut and look after him with an early payoff. Just can't see Leeds waiting until half way through next season to get a dozen games out of him before he retires. I always remember JJB lifting the challenge cup in his suit and thinking he won't be back playing again next year. f Leeds sign Westerman, I think we will sign an hooker and leave it at that with Breierley going out on loan next year to Leigh or some were in the championship if the rumour is correct we have already signed him for next year. I think Breirley would be a project signing,

Josh Hodgson has been a huge hit at Canberra so its doubtful he will be on his way unless he wants a move back to SL himself but i can't see it.

Ditto. Hodgson has gone from being a dubious third choice hooker for England to a cracking attacking hooker in the NRL, who is actually unlucky he plays for such a poor team. I'd be surprised if he wasn't enjoying himself enormously.

I haven't seen a lot of Westerman for Hull, but when he played here for England he was miles ahead of the other backrowers for England. Hardaker's issues aside, I don't recall Leeds signing many players who've been a big problem off the field for some time, so I'd trust GH's judgement if he believed Westerman could fit in at the club.

Falloon was bog average in a dreadful NRL side with a pretty major off-field problem across the squad. I'd say he was a bigger risk than Westerman, on both ability and attitude.

Falloon charges dropped. mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-0 ... tion=sport

Falloon charges dropped. mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-0 ... tion=sport

Really? Beau Falloon? Sounds like Jack Sparrow's slightly camp first mate. Silk ruffles and thigh length leather boots with a belt buckle the size of a tea tray and a floppy hat sporting a giant feather.
Still, just a name I suppose.

He can go by any name he wants. He looks a very good Hooker.

So good that the worst team in the NRL reckon they can get by just fine without him?