Agree. Plus, it's an indication he sees no undue risk in terms of injuries. Not sure gale would have featured quite so strongly were he still on the payroll

I think O'Connor and Mustapha are going to play for the Bulls next weekend as its round 1 of Championship.

Yes I really liked what I saw from them so far. Sezer's just a high quality player, he could still probably hold a spot in NRL I think. Austin gives you that x-factor, bit of magic on the edges to break a defence down. Myler chimed in really nicely with them too - those three will cause lots of problems. We could do with nailing down that left centre position; one of Sutcliffe, Briscoe or Broadbent needs to make it their own this season because we're not going to get the best out of Sezer until we have the centre / second row combination working well.

To be fair I've said I'm not so convinced about Myler in D as a full back, but against Fev he took one of their big men 1:1 superbly on our line. Thought he played well again.

Yeah agree, thought Jack showed up pretty well in the two friendlies so far, but he has to get more solid in his D. He gets brushed off on the upper body way too easily sometimes and that's going to hold him back until fixed. Going forward I'd take him over our other options now.

Is there a good centre in a fit Liam Sutcliffe? Grab your popcorn on that one.

Briscoe is strong as an ox but does he have enough finesse?

Most sides attack down their left (I think we might prefer our right this season given the firepower that side).

Maybe but Myler isn't a full-spectrum FB for me. Chiming into the line there are none better in SL, totally agree and he can be devastating in good ball.

What I'm less convinced with is him as a strike runner and a physical presence.

I think he can look good in a dominant side, but when we're under the pump he offers much less. You could say most players are like that but I dunno, jury is still out for me whether he is the Answer.

Personally I'd like more pace. size and strike from FB, but just because Myler doesn't fit the mould doesn't mean he can't be really effective. Liked the way he's already working with Sezer and Austin - I guess you don't need to be lightning quick if you can beat a man with skill like that.

Quote: Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! "Leeds getting frustrated with Jack Walker's foot injury. Unfortunately its not healing properly and its very slow progress. Its becoming a concern for Jack and the coaching staff. Hopefully theres some progress soon to allow him to play in Briscoe's game but from what i heard yesterday it doesnt sound good. Real shame.'" Not sure where your info is from but it doesn’t seem to be correct? https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... nd-3532539 “ Leeds Rhinos full-back Jack Walker has finally been given the all-clear after a two-year injury nightmare”

Quote: Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! "Leeds getting frustrated with Jack Walker's foot injury. Unfortunately its not healing properly and its very slow progress. Its becoming a concern for Jack and the coaching staff. Hopefully theres some progress soon to allow him to play in Briscoe's game but from what i heard yesterday it doesnt sound good. Real shame.'" Not sure where your info is from but it doesn’t seem to be correct? https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... nd-3532539 “ Leeds Rhinos full-back Jack Walker has finally been given the all-clear after a two-year injury nightmare”

Dunno Chris do you reckon this is a case of "he would say that wouldn't he?".

He must be desperate to prove his fitness again. Hopefully he just needs gametime and rest time - even if it's healed in theory, playing RL will test it to the limit I guess.

Either that or big Marty will be having a word with his mole in a dark alley around now...

At this point I'm more bothered about Fusitu'a to be honest: we've learned to cope without Jack pretty well already, if he comes back fit that's a bonus. Fusitu'a is a big risk, if he comes back in form he could be a great signing, or it could be a complete flop. Although we can put Briscoe or Tindall on that wing as cover we not be going forward.

I know, again not the ideal handshake for a new life in the UK - many pacific islanders seem to have caught COVID hard too.

Think you're right he'll make an appearance against Hull. Full fat backline of Myler, Fusitu'a, Newman, Austin, Sezer, Briscoe/Sutcliffe, Handley?

I can see Jack Broadbent getting some good game time this year too.

The interview with walker today is to the contrary of any concerns and he's ready to go. 'buzzing' as they say now.

He does have a little bit of form for bold predictions of returns to fitness that then have to be tempered by Agar. It's great that he's so positive but ultimately we'll only know when he puts a string of games together. Fingers crossed for him.