We want Watkins back, apparently

They've scoured world RL for a second row replacement and come up with 33/34 yo Kallum Watkins.

I thought Blease might have put a stop to these nonsense signings.

We cannot credibly sign Kallum back. After the way we threw him out because we wanted cap space even though he had time left on his contract, and what he has been through since. He may well be better than all of our options, but he's 33 now and we should be going for someone better and younger.

Loved watching him as possibly the last great genuine centre for Leeds, but it would be a mistake to resign him I'm afraid.

Back row of Watkins and Hall

Ancient though he may be,Kal is clearly a more dangerous runner than any our second rowers and for that matter, either of our centres. Dear me.

Is your recruitment policy for 2025 codenamed Operation Back to the Future?

Don`t be stupid.
McDermott and Peacock haven`t said yes yet!

Shows how badly wrong our recruitment has gone. Deary me indeed

Initially I was very much "here we go again " when I read this however when you think about it a 2 year contract would actually make a lot of sense dependent on how the cap numbers stack up. Leeds desperately lack leaders and if Watkins came in would expect him to be made club captain. As a club trained player he could be marquee only counting 50k to the cap. I supposed the issue is who currently is that club trained marquee and what their salary is on the cap. Probably Newman or Handley.
Watkins could definitely offer the same as Martin minus the goalkicking on a 2 year contract in that hes a running back row who can cover centre. Would say he as quick as both our centres as well. The key is if we have enough cap left for 2 props.

No, Leeds are actually ahead of the game. Wait for the RFL to announce the 2025 Super Masters League!

You're right - I can see the link making some sense because of cap dispensation.

Problem is, are we building a side capable of being the best in the league, or just trying to be a little bit less crap...?

Pangai Jr to Catalans 2025 he's exactly what we need but not in the race again.

Excellent point.

We had leaders. Multiple grand final winning leaders. We then shipped them out to accommodate ‘leaders’ like Merrin and Hurrell. Big mistake…. We are now trying to turn back time….!