Ant , obviously you didn't know but Gareth played 191 games for Wigan and you don't play that many games for Wigan if you are not up to scratch it's blatant the lad has had his problems he did Ok at Widnes , but Marwan is NOT the easiest of blokes to impress , I think Gareth will be a sensation in this League.

Of course I knew that. Even though I have been away from the game for a long time (and yes, admittedly, I have lost touch with the game somewhat) but "world class" players play for the best clubs all the time.

Maybe Hock used to be world class and/or maybe his skills are still world class, but it takes more than that for me.

Can't believe some of the tripe I'm hearing on here! Better options out there? Go on hit me with them???? Sonny bill??? Antony watmough?? He's the best 2nd rower in the country fact! He doesn't get that recognition because he's a loose cannon! No disrespect too any Leigh player at the moment but playing leigh is a whole different proposition now!!

Don't worry Ant ,when Gareth pulls on a Leigh shirt he will be up to mark and ready to hit the ground running, personally I think this is a very good signing , it is a risk but all signings are a risk, this Leigh squad are very impressive ,when fully fit our pack will be a Juggernaut ,watch us mow down the rest.

Oggy123 it's not that long ago that Gareth was wanted in the NRL, he turned them down maybe not as good as Sonny Bill ?But I was at the HJ for the World Cup game and saw Sonny Bill put the ball over the dead ball line , even the best make mistakes granted Gareth have been of a different nature , time will tell.

Like I said earlier I really hope I am proved totally wrong. Good luck to the lad.

Come on, Leigh!

Delighted about the signing....welcome to Leigh Gaz, and try some Lobby, you'll love it !!!

Well I really didn't want Hock to sign & I'm still not convinced this isn't going to be a mistake. However he's here now & it's up to him. If he goes out onto that pitch with the right attitude & gives his all playing rugby for Leigh I'll be very happy to be wrong & will gladly cheer him on.

Ok remove the loose cannon stuff and he's a devestating player in both attack and defence, arguably the worlds best 2nd rower and i'd argue that point all day long.

What isn't world class and the main reason he's only playing for Leigh (no disrespect), is his attitude and his lack of judgement.
Sort this guys attitude and you have genuine class player, and a class above the championship (again no disrespect)

PS
You turned Matty Blythe into a better player, i think it's the lobby

One thing I am very clear on - anyone that wants Gareth to fail or won't support him 100% as he starts his career with Leigh, doesn't deserve to be called a Leigh fan. Whether we like it or not, he is now a Leyther and deserves our full support and best wishes.

Good post.

Wise words mate !
I challenge anyone to look in the mirror and say in all honesty they have never had a few "shake your head moments" in both work and personal life. I know I have, but fortunately when I've done it, I've not had thousands of people watching me in person, Sky TV showing it in slow motion replays and the media passing judgement on it and my qualities as a human being.
Gareth needs to embrace our club values, and realize that because of what he does he is under the microscope., like it or not. We are a family club and positive role models are what we are about. He will get that from Paul Rolley and I challenge him to become that for the Leyther kids who will cheer him on from here forward.