No, he had a chance to prove himself in training and in games just the same as anyone else. Do Leeds remove players from a winning team who are playing well just to give a chance to unproven English lads?

Virtually everything you've said in this thread.

Do Leeds only have 17 players in their SL squad? I told you some time back Smokey, let it go, you're getting nowhere.

Only reminding your good self of one of your arguments for expansion

" We have reached the limit of the number of RL athletes the heartlands can produce "

Ah, you're saying Leeds have in their SL squad a youngster to cover every position on the pitch. I'm impressed with the Hull Kingston Australia how long has it taken to steal that from Gutterfax? Well done you.

ill repeat the question to you. Are Hull KR limited to employing players from only one part of the country?

and have you avoided posting the link so you dont embarress Bill as it confirms at i was speaking within the context of the game needing between 80 and 100 new English players to cover two brand new heartland teams and replace the players retiring and the quota falling? Something both you and Bill argued wouldnt really be a problem. He has soon changed his tune hasnt he?

Yes.

How come 30 something johnny foreigners like Buderous, Leuluai and Lauitiiti get a game then?

Oh hang on!!!!

Mike Ratu Leeds Rhinos 2004-2009 (5 years) 6 SL games.

Mike Ratu Hull KR 2010 (1 year) 5 SL games.

I see your point now Smokey, yes it's all very clear.