Brierley's what, 24? He's played a handful of cup games against decent SL opposition and last season's middle 8s (in which he and his team failed spectacularly). I'm not saying the lad hasn't got potential but most players his age that amount to much are already ripping it up at a much higher level than the championship. It seems to me mere guesswork to suggest he's capable of playing at SL level to a high and consistent standard. And I write this as a Leeds fan, a club he's strongly rumoured to be joining next year.

The point I was making was , He has talent and with the right coach he could well become a super league player, Always a risk but what isn't. I take your point about Leigh failing spectacularly in the playoffs, But was that down to Brierley or the whole team, and they aren't the first to do that are they, nor will they be the last.

Anyway it was just an opinion and worth a comment as it's in the news, I don't expect him to be at the Giants.

I'd give him a shot...will never know if he's gonna make it at a higher level if he's never tested there !

2nd rower please first

tariq sims is out of contract at newcastle knights this coming season

My point exactly.

leighs chairman has stated hes going nowhere

we were mentioned as a club that was interested in his services though

could we be interested now?

Travis burns may be available.... I'd take both

Saints fans would be happy for him to go- he's banned this week

Effective but niggly. Not sure he'd be best unless on loan, players will start to come back in the next 2-3 weeks, Brough for one. If you are going longer term signing then someone younger would be better. We are a very light squad as these injuries seem to amplify (half back problem being a bit out of the ordinary) and I don't see likes of Foster being the answer.

Completely agree!

I would agree. Rather get the right players in and have a go next season than buy average / old players because we are desperate now.

The positions we need to recruit to in my order of preference is

Half Back
Full Back
Centre
Back Row forward

we do need to look into replacing brough long terms.. we are looking at brierley? ellis is doing fine for me.

not a clue whats happening with full back, are we pinning our hopes on simpson once grix is gone next season? or connor? could bring escare in!

cudjoe / wardle ol at centre

back row i agree in desperate need!

Connor won't be a full back long term, both Anderson and Thorman have said that.
Simpson is the one that we are looking at as long term FB

as for 2nd row
Lawrence, Roberts, Patrick, Ta'ai, Wardle, Smith, Liam Johnson, Dickinson are all capable of playing 2nd row.wouldn't say we are that desperate.

we have big problems for the 2nd row

lost ferres and not replaced. patrick, roberts and lawrence do a job but wont improve us.

wardle may step up when he finally gets bacl but then leaves the centre spot to fill.