If you'd have Scott on the bench, who are your centres?

How do you come to that conclusion? Almost two thirds of our squad were either playing SL for us last season or SL for someone else this season.

I’ve no wish to over sell next year’s team but no point underselling it either. Broadly speaking we have near as damn it as much experience as Cas. Not saying we are better, but we have every chance imho.

No, the main reason he left was for the money and there is nothing wrong with that

All our opinions differ that is just the way it is. However out of all our signings so far Storton is the one who has impressed me the least.

He probably won’t for a while, he’s not a player who draws the eye. He’s a coaches player rather than a fans. But like Pitts and Kay people will grow to like him imo.

If he gets picked for the final then you’ll know that coaches rate him. HKR don’t need to play a departing player, many don’t.

Exactly, he’s not going to be busting the line regularly but I’ve seen him about 5 times this season and each one he’s a busy player who runs good lines, chases and tackles well and is a solid edge player.

He’s every bit a player who will allow us to transition and challenge into playoff spots.

Not saying he is a bad player but I have seen nothing so far. However I do think we will probably uses him differently than HKR and again my opinion , but I think prop would suit him better rather than an edge forward.

I don’t agree having watched him. He’s not a player to bust tackles or hit the line with the impact needed at prop from what I’ve seen. Hes been utilised in almost all KR games on the edge and looks pretty good there.

What makes you think prop would suit him better than second row where he plays majority of his games?

In that case I'd like to see Bevan French and Jai Field here.

The point was that we were talking about Storton and his second row partner was someone we all know.

https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/rugb ... ommunities Always stood out at academy level but never quite realised the potential his early career suggested. Worth a place in next years squad?

https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/rugb ... ommunities Always stood out at academy level but never quite realised the potential his early career suggested. Worth a place in next years squad?

They've also released Mickael Goudemand and I think I'd rather have him

Didn’t realise he was in our academy a few years back.

Personally I’d like us to pick up another forward to bolster the squad but based on Steve Mills’ comments I think we will only move for a player who improves our first team which I don’t think will be the case here.

I remember watching Ruan a lot in academy. He was very good and had a cracking offload and a big lad. I would definitely be up for signing him as I think given some time he could become a very good second row/13.

Not quite broke through but he’d be worth a look at imho.

As far as I recall we offered Ruan a professional contract which he rejected stating that he thought he was worth more, the contract was the same type and size we offered to all our Young players at that time. Therefore I don't see any reason to go chasing him now to come back. Of all the forwards we have lost in recent years, that we may want back, Ruan is low on the list. Goudemand and his partner have just had a child so I think he is wanting to return to France for family reasons, would be a good pick up for Toulouse for next year regardless of which league they are in. Cant see Catalans Dragons resigning him.

Ruan has never lived up to the hype.

Seems more of a Cas/top half of Championship type of signing maybe.

May be Ruan needs to be given a chance to develop in a good coaching environment with Powell?

Yes next year we will find out if Powell is a good coach

Come on! His career speaks for itself.

You are clearly just trying to wind people up now.

Either put a point forward, like who you would sign if you think ours are all rubbish or why you think Powell isn't a good coach
.......or give it a rest.

A leg ends posts speak for themselves too

Wouldn't want Ruan,he looks average at best imo.

Poor guy been coaching decades and your weighing his credentials and ability up on one season.

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wa ... ild-begins Fev putting together a decent team for next season.

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wa ... ild-begins Fev putting together a decent team for next season.

Both will do a good job at Fev if they're signed