TVOC, are you sure he played any game time that night? He's down on the interchange bench but he may not have come on?

I'm 100% sure that he did get on. These things are always best established at the time and while queries can still arise after the event they are thankfully relatively few and far between.

In this particular instance Watkins featured in coach McClennan's post-match comments“he copped a bit of a bang on the knee. It was starting to seize up a bit, so it was a great opportunity for us to give Lee Smith a bit of time at full-back and bring Kallum Watkins on in the centre. Brent should be all right. We’ll ice him up and look after him.” [/i

In addition the match was televised in full by Sky and Watkins goal-line defence was exposed by Chad Randall for the Quins final score. For absolute confirmation 'rhinovulcan' has an uploaded video on that sharing website we're not allowed to paste links to.

Watkins Opta stats from the game were:

23 metres, 4 carries, 4 tackles, 1 missed tackle, 1 run from dummy half, 1 error

(There again the Leeds official site may well be correct and everyone else was tripping.)

Yes I think we need to bring a centre in who is more solid and has more experience, these two are going to get knocked about silly.

I bet they don't! Let's see shall we?

Yep! He actually makes Rob Burrow appear quite small.

I think it's an exaggeration to say they will be knocked about from day 1. However I'm also disappointed that GH has not signed a quality experienced centre who Watkins and Hardaker could learn from. I think Gary thought on similar lines but no one of the right quality was available and probably that's why a pay as you play offer was made to Senior. I think GH and Brian McD will see how the pair progress and if there are probems/injuries then someone might be brought in. Remember we're well under the salary cap!

What would be the point in signing an experienced centre - who would most likely demand a decent sized salary - to sit on the sidelines and "mentor" Watkins and Hardaker?

The latter has earned himself the right to start the season as first choice on the basis of his performances in the playoffs last year, while the former was a first choice before his injury last year. It's only right they should get first shot at the position in 2012.

I'm not moaning by all means. I know we have salary cap and GH is good at keeping us under it. P.s I saw him at the ticket office today, should of asked him lol

Let's hope that Watkins and Hardaker progress into quality centres but I still think there could be a signing mid-season or for 2013. Next time you see GH ask him?

Not dissapointed regarding the lack of signings in that position. We have IMO the most exciting centres in the competition and Ablett, Delaney and smith who can give more than satisfactory cover. As for the cap space. Yes we have had some big wages go off cap but the deals of our youngsters on the 5 year deals will have eaten into that cap space. And although there may be some room, not sure how much is left.

Leeds' backup centres are probably better than most teams' first choice.