Macca was looking pretty good last season but his form & then gametime started to drop-off when he didn't get the contract offer he was after now that's all sorted I think he'll go really well for you this season.

It was an observation about what happened, not a judgment upon it.

Quite agree. I remember when Smith was playing well at FB he regulary came up to acting half back and did well with distribution and quick runs. And he can kick as well.

I still have a question mark over McShane. I am not sure yet of his defensive consistency and is a bit apt to go on his own when a pass if the right move.

Smith might be slower for a winger now, but he'd be bloody quick for a hooker. Still would rather see McShane & Hood get a crack first.

Think it has been proven that Burrow is best from the bench so there's no room for Hood or Smith (presuming McShane starts) there too as an interchange hooker. It will be interesting to see which combinations are used.

Farah - like Buderus before him - would make the choice easier as to who should start.

Do we know if Farah is going to be available?

Based mainly on what I saw of him in 2010 and early in 2011 (although to be fair no-one was pulling up trees in the first part of the season) I guess it's also a hunch based on watching RL for years and years. I genuinely hope it's a 'misread' from me (not unheard of) but I fear I may be right. Oh and I have no agenda other than wanting Leeds to do really well next year!! (for all the season not just the last 8 games)