I read today that Sam Thaiday is not being offered another contract by Wayne Bennett. He's always come across as a tough player and certainly would bring a lot of experience with him, nice fella as well whenever I've seen him interviewed.
At 32 not overly aged we could do worse for a few years.

Thoughts

Jack.

JP I have come to the conclusion that we should assume that any foreign import will take a year to settle in (any less is a bonus) and therefore age is crucial.

Joe Philbin has been very good this year,he could be outstanding next year & with age on his side. Mike Cooper may be much improved next year after his year to settle in.

S...really! he is as average as they come. Great signing...you need to take more water with it chin.

Jamie Peacock was a great signing.

I'm afraid I don't agree. Before he 'fell out' over contract negotiations or whatever it was he was terrific, sometimes better than Daryl Clark for spells. If he rediscovers that form we will miss him.

If "great"= "good" then Chinny has a point.

Michael Monaghan was a great hooker
Mickey Higham was a good hooker
Daryl Clarke can be a great hooker, and is a good hooker.

Brad Dywer is an average hooker.

Well Clark is only 24 so we are not looking for a 'player in waiting', and I don't think Dwyer has that ability. He is a good bench hooker but I wouldn't see him as first choice. So presumably Dwyer has not been re-signed because his wage demands were too high or we thought Morgan Smith was a better option. Either way, is there much to choose between Smith and Dwyer ? Presumably we cant keep them both.

Dwyer is a reasonable interchange hooker with a bit of pace and great defence. His decision making is suspect though. Overall it's not one that has me too disappointed.

Was great in an anytime try scorer acca last year! 4/1 a lot of time and was getting over regularly. Shame to see him dip think a change will be good for him

To clarify, I was saying he was a good signing, as in he will do a job for Leeds as I think a change of scene will do him good.