I think Scruton has been the stand out prop in super league so far, and should be in line for an international shirt this year. Luke Burgess would be a good signing, some size to come off the bench.

He's sure playing himself into contention IMO. But he's just carrying on with how he finished off last season. All of a sudden (go ask Ambler...) people are not deriding our pack quite as much as they did...

Agree about Scrutes, he's been as good as anybody so far. LB would be better than what we have coming off the bench at the moment (remembering we still haven't seen Sculthorpe) but I wouldn't go beyond that. Given that we still do have Scully to make an appearance and that, hopefully, it shouldn't be too far away, I can't see the club going for Luke Burgess, especially if we're talking fees. When is he out of contract, anyone know?

End of next season (2011), which is why it ain't gonna happen on a free until then. Unless Leeds are wanting to clear up cap space, but I can't see that being the case.

Who's starting rumors about Scruton? Nobody.
I think you're misinterpreting text.

Chill out, sunshine!

I posted after I read Dilligaf's "...if there is any truth in it..." because we've seen too many times how unfounded rumours start from selective interpretations of the most innocent comments. My comment was aimed at anyone subsequently posting who felt minded to do precisely that.

....or we could keep Kopczak and address the real problem which is the threequarters?

Scruton for Burgess would be the worst deal of the century. Scruton is one of the best young props in the league. If Leeds would be willing to release I'd take Burgess over Koppy.

Anyone else think this thread was about Sams return at first glance?

I rest my case...

Anybody else thought that he could be a replacement for Sculthorpe, if his infection has worsened? All that would do would push Whitehead onto the bench, when he deserves a starting spot imo.

.........erm, no but thanks..

Sorry, it appears I misread. I thought Leeds were after Scruton in return, I think it actually meant the fans wanted him. My bad!

In which case, since that's never gonna happen, let's look at the reality.

Burgess is a decent player. He may not be Lynch/Scruton quality, but he has the potential to be a very good player. I'm sure the family connection also helps. He's certainly better than Kopczak, so would improve the side.

The bottom line though is what's in it for Leeds? He's under contract for another 18 months yet, so they have to get something in return.

I can't see them being interested in one of our players (not one that we'd be willing to let go anyway).
I can't see us offering them money.

All that leaves is them releasing him. So, unless they need the cap space for something, why would they possibly do that? It can't be for Lee Smith's wage this season, because if they had to release someone to bring in Smith, the RFL wouldn't have allowed the registration under the live salary cap system.

All that says to me, it won't be happening this year. If it's gonna happen, it'll be next season at the earliest, when Leeds may well be making room on the cap.

As I said, bottom line, it's entirely in Leeds' hands. If they don't want him to go, he ain't going.