We've that many centres and backrowers ahead of him next season that I can't see him getting any game time for our first team. Wouldn't be surprised to see him leave soon

I hope he stays on, I still rate him.

He has a great engine on him and long term I think he will make the step up and be a first rate second row forward.

He has good hands and could cause all sorts of trouble in amongst the ruck, but as his first season of proper super league rugby is now behind him, I would expect to see him develop quite quickly in 2014.

He could do with going out on loan to a Super League side next season, along with Greg Burke. Both could do with getting regular games at a good standard as opposed to being in and out of the first team, at Leigh or down in South Wales. There's plenty of depth in the forwards so it should be possible.

perhaps London would be interested in having Lloyd again ?

Judging by the exodus at the end of this year I think they'll take anyone they can get.

I rate him, think he will get more chances next year especially with Tuson gone.

but we've already recruited Andy Powell, Pettybourne, Hopkins and Clubb to replace Mossop, Prescott, Hock and Tuson.
Discounting Lauaki we then have Taylor, Dudson, Flower, Crosby, Faz, H, Lockers, Burke and Hughes.
Thats quite a queue to get a game, especially as 10 of them can play back row

Didn't Burke sign a relatively short contract? Two years I thought, maybe three but I thought it was two. I reckon he will want to break into the side during that time, not be off elsewhere for a season.

I know he had a family bereavement last season that kept him out of the side but I'd like to see him in when Lockers is out and also given games to rest Lockers who is in RL terms getting on a bit.

I suspect Sam Hopkins may get the 13 slot if Lockers becomes injured again.
He played in the 8 shirt at Leigh but at loose forward in the games.
We have massive numbers of forwards and Lloyd is going to find it difficult to get a first team game.

It will be an interesting year for Sam Hopkins, he has great speed, hands and step for a big lad - great attitude too

I like Lloyd, showed some guts in his couple of games here at Leigh - carried off after a minute in the first one, isn't he only 18/19 though, so will fill out

Seems a good time to ressurect this post. Rumored to be off on loan to Widnes. The coaches seem to see something in Rhodri and to be fair he looked good in the world cup. He is the type of player who would have benefitted from an u21s set up allowing him to be monitored close to home rather than being shoved around the country for experience.

The banning of players over age 19 in the Academy System affected his progress more than anything. Harsh reality.

Very true. What are the rules this year regarding the U19/Academy system? Have they changed at all?

Hopkins could be a real surprise package for us this year. I think he's flying under the radar a little at the moment with most chat about new signings surrounding guys like Bowen, Pettybourne and Bateman but that could really help him. If he has a big pre season he's got every chance of smashing his way in to the side for the WCC which would be massive for him.

Going off the reports on your board I'm really looking forward to watching him play.

To be honest I've heard more people talking about Hopkins than any of our other signings bar Bowen. I hope he lives up to it! Really looking forward to pre season in a couple of weeks when we get to see all these guys who are all unknown quantities as all either haven't played SL before or haven't played for a top club before. It'll be interesting to see where everyone plays as well. Wonder if we might see some back rowers converted into props if Powell and/or Lauaki leave