I have actually stopped reading anything posted by SARL, even it alludes to us. I have actually blocked them on my Facebook account. As usual here, Cam Patinson adds 2 and 2 to makes 27 !
As SS says, the early start at A&B is to put together members boxes. The rest of the article is a mess of various speculation and unrelated info.
All that said, I would encourage everyone to get behind the toys to Patrick House part of the article. Just a shame that SARL didn’t make that a straight piece of stand alone journalism.
And no criticism of you Cokey for posting the link. I’m just not a fan of SARL

Hi VL, I don't take owt from SARL as gospel. I just think it's summat to read despite it being poor journalism, and just make of it what you will.

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Looking more and more likely with all the smoke blowing around.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aKWklOEgmo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aKWklOEgmo

Looks good on the right edge, and he has a good kicking game. Half Back or Full Back??? not quite the centre that we possibly need, but it gives some options.

Visa sorted. Three year deal now to sign. Apparently to take the number one shirt. Hopefully announced very soon by club.

Joe Mellor gone, Gaz O'Brien is sidelined. No room for sentiment in Year 3 of Lammy's 5 year plan.

What is the issue for Gaz OB Sep ?
I saw Sailor play 2-3 times last season and he looked very dangerous at times. He certainly has some speed, gives a great wide cutout pass, and dangerous grubbed kicks. His consistency has been questioned over in Aus, but I’m sure if this happens, A Lam and Co will craft him into a real threat.

I like Gaz, I liked Joe. Gaz was an important part of our success. Guess I am not used to Leigh buying upgrades on existing important players. It is about competition for places and taking opportunities when they arise.

I think if Tristan plays more consistently I think he will get more confidence and his game will certainly improve even more.

I agree NZ.
And sorry Sep, I thought you were alluding to an injury or such like for Gaz OB. I see that you are saying that Sailor will take his place in the 13 if he comes. That will take some doing but could well happen. I think Sailor is potentially that good.

If Sailor is coming then 3 of last season's team will have given way to accommodate him.

Joe Mellor has been released, I assume because Sailor provides cover at half back - although Joe of course was being used last season as backup hooker. Sailor is coming as a direct threat to O'Brien's position at full back and for the moment I don't see how the two will play in the same team unless something happens to either Moylan or Lam who will otherwise be the starting half backs.

Lastly, it must also mean that sadly Big Ben will have to be released.

For all this to happen Sailor really must be considered to be a significant upgrade by the powers that be.

As said before on this thread, there is suddenly no room for sentiment in these decisions. This all feels very un-Leigh like. Just goes to show how far we have come so quickly.