Newton doesn't have the mobiltiy to cover the whole field for 80 minutes these days so I cant ee him playing LF, Especially when they have, Morro, JD and Ferguson. I like him though, he's a gifted ball player and more often than not makes the right decisions.

Guess we will just have to judge him on how plays on the pitch (my word that is radical). Wouldn't have been my first pick as a Wakey fan but if he can get back to his best (which I think most Bulls agree that he wasn't last year) then I think we have a reasonable player but not one of our satr player - I think we have a number of better players in the positions he plays in Obst, Morrison, Ferguson & he's on a level with Latu.l

If Kear, despite my high regard for him as a coach and motivator , can convert Morrisson to a hooker then it will go into the realms of disbelief.
Anyway, I wish Newton all the best. He was a valued member of our squad for some seasons playing some outstanding games, though not perhaps performing to his potential in too many others.
If Kear is able to re-enthuse him then he will have a hugely experienced hooker in his squad.
Whilst he has said that he didnt particularly enjoy playing at Odsal last season he has not dissed the club and its supporters.

I thought Newton could player second row - sure I had seen him play there - perhaps you have proved me wrong?

Not as far as I recall unless its been temoprary within a match. Never a player to do the grunt work which you will find Morrison superb at.
Two entirely different attitiudes to the game.
One the ultimate professional putting his body on the line each and every time, engendering leadershiip in his play through personally striving to excel in everthing he does.
The other has none of the above attributes but can be a top player when he's d.

You will no doubt see them both next year and make your own mind up about their merits.

Hooker & existentialist philosopher.