I think if McNally moves on then Pownall would fill the FB position with ease. Personally I would pick Gardener over Higson every game.

I doubt Higson would have been available to play the last few games if he had been given a dose of what Gardener has endured recently.

To be fair, He's taken a fair old battering has Matt and come out on the other side.

It says on swinton forum hes signed a 2 yr deal at leigh

I'm a big fan of AJ. I think he will have really benefitted from consistent 1st team rugby at Swinton. He never seemed to be able to string matches together at Leigh for one reason or another, injuries etc. Big hearted player, solid in defence, decent pair of hands and a surprising amount of speed when he makes a break. Can't remember who it was against but he made a really quick break right down the east stand touch line last year towards the north stand and left everyone for dead, including his winger.

Would be very happy to see him back with us next season.

yeah, AJ walked all over MG in the league game at LSV in April

For me the best post on this subject so far..

Our last league game will be interesting then.

Although I rate Higson and wanted him to stay at Leigh, I said at the time,going to Swinton would be a good move for him, as he would get first team rugby every week and play at the same level as Leigh. I felt sure if someone would pick him regularly, he would have a good year and deep down, I hoped he would return to us the year after. Hope this 2 year deal news is true. It will be different for Higson this time, as PR will have signed him. He will be his player and so he will be keen to play him. Welcome back AJ, if the rumours are true. If you sign a player, you must rate them, so that will automatically be better for the lad. Knowing the coach wanted you and values you, is a big plus.

I doubt it.

It said on GMR tonight that higson may be out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.

If so, top signing !!

I rest my case

We have the most durable of centres in Littler and Gardener and then we (allegedly) offer an injury hit centre who is out for the season a 2 year deal. Do we ever learn?

We are not known as the comics for nowt

Just remind me how long is left this season and I don't think Swinton will make the playoffs. He is only going to miss 4 games, you could miss them with a strain.

Sorry 6 Games.

Hope we win a game in this seasons play offs TBH.........sick of going out in the 1st game - win 1 and we have improved on last season.

Some comments are a little harsh. Adam gave his all at Leigh and if he is to return. Welcome back!

Injuries happen to the best of players and he's had more than his fair share.

On the subject of winning playoff games, if this squad qualifies and manages to win one, it will be the most successful since we won the championship in 2004!

Winning all our remaining games will give us a chance of finshing second