Leeds' best overseas signing in last decade : Sat Apr 04, 2015 12:00 pm  

Cuthberston?

On the evidence shown so far he must be the prime contender? Without diminishing the contributions/impact made by the likes of Webb, Lauititi and Buderus.....our latest recruit is fast becoming the most important element in anything we do in attack. His offloads are sublime and accurate; his passing skills as good as any respectable centre and he can score tries too (no more prop-one-try-a-season expectations !!)

Re: Leeds' best overseas signing in last decade : Sat Apr 04, 2015 12:05 pm  

Webb & Lauititi by miles. Come back in a few years and we'll talk about Cuthbertson.

Re: Leeds' best overseas signing in last decade : Sat Apr 04, 2015 12:05 pm  

nantwichexile wrote:

Cuthberston?

On the evidence shown so far he must be the prime contender? Without diminishing the contributions/impact made by the likes of Webb, Lauititi and Buderus.....our latest recruit is fast becoming the most important element in anything we do in attack. His offloads are sublime and accurate; his passing skills as good as any respectable centre and he can score tries too (no more prop-one-try-a-season expectations !!)

Fair comment ,but the other players you have mentioned played a big part in winning SL several times .Cuthbertson has only played 8 games? ,but it looks like he could be up there with them

Re: Leeds' best overseas signing in last decade : Sat Apr 04, 2015 12:33 pm  

lionarmour87 wrote:

Fair comment ,but the other players you have mentioned played a big part in winning SL several times .Cuthbertson has only played 8 games? ,but it looks like he could be up there with them

Time will indeed tell...but I was careful to to state "on the evidence so far". Things might change, but somehow I can't see it. The guy is a joy to watch and does his fair share of graft too

Re: Leeds' best overseas signing in last decade : Sat Apr 04, 2015 2:30 pm  

entertainment wise would be hard to be above ali but he'a a close second

webb shades kylie on a long long term basis

furner was the glue that held the young players together in 2004 like Glanville in 99

Re: Leeds' best overseas signing in last decade : Sat Apr 04, 2015 3:06 pm  

He's good but he ain't no Ben Cross.

In all seriousness though he's started very well and I think a key part of it is he and Aiton seem to really click out there together and both players performances have been enhanced by having the other out there.

Re: Leeds' best overseas signing in last decade : Sat Apr 04, 2015 3:29 pm  

I really like Cuthbertson, he's made a massive difference but to say he's the best oversea's signing in the last 10 years is maybe pushing it, especially when we've been graced with Lauitiiti, Webb and Buderus.

Webb (pre back injury) was outstanding, Lauitiiti was like watching someone who played RL in a way we'd never see before. Buderus will, to this day, be the best hooker the Rhinos have seen.

I don't think I could say which was our 'best' of the above as they all (Cuthbertson included) brought a different skill set to the Rhinos.

Re: Leeds' best overseas signing in last decade : Sat Apr 04, 2015 5:09 pm  

Cuthbertson? he's been here all of 5 minutes! Yes, he's impressed with his workrate and skills, and it looks like the Sleeve has pulled it off again, but surely April is a bit early to be getting giddy?

If I had to pick one, it would be an injury free Big Ali for me, although Webb and Buderus make an equally good choice. Hell, even that ginger fella who used to play on the wing might get a mention....

Re: Leeds' best overseas signing in last decade : Sat Apr 04, 2015 5:17 pm  

Lautiti. Longevity, skils and success.

I'm enjoying watching Cuthbertson. He's a breath of fresh air but after 8 games lets calm down a bit eh?

Re: Leeds' best overseas signing in last decade : Sat Apr 04, 2015 5:21 pm  

i'm with G. ali was sublime, an absolute monster of a man but with with unbelievable hands