Re: Who will wear the 8,9,10 and 13 jerseys in 2016? : Tue Oct 06, 2015 8:23 pm  

Andy Gilder wrote:

Galloway gets the 8, Cuthbertson the 10, Ward the 13. 9 will be dependent on who, if anyone, comes in.

The one thing I hope the club aren't tempted to do is give Sutcliffe the 13 shirt.

Agreed. It's a lot of pressure for anyone who takes that shirt but at least a backrower like Ward isn't in the limelight as a halfback is.
Give Sutcliffe Ward's 14 shirt for now and then the 6 shirt when McGuire retires.

Re: Who will wear the 8,9,10 and 13 jerseys in 2016? : Tue Oct 06, 2015 8:37 pm  

Him wrote:

Agreed. It's a lot of pressure for anyone who takes that shirt but at least a backrower like Ward isn't in the limelight as a halfback is.
Give Sutcliffe Ward's 14 shirt for now and then the 6 shirt when McGuire retires.

That's why I'd go Cuthbertson. Not going to be compared to Sinfield in anyway and has already won over the fans massively, not an academy product with a potential +10 year career ahead at Leeds. Sutcliffe definitely has Sinfield comparisons and Ward wasn't he labelled "the next Kev" when coming through.

Nowadays though players are precious towards keeping a number because of their Twitter handles.

Re: Who will wear the 8,9,10 and 13 jerseys in 2016? : Tue Oct 06, 2015 8:49 pm  

G'day new to this posting game but reckon Westerman has plenty of talent as a ball player. He had a nightmare in the cup game this year at hull, however looked to me like a man trying too hard to make an impression. Would provide another pivot and in a better side have no pressure to overplay. I think could prove a good addition. At the home super 8 game v saints jjjb said he was trying to convince uncle gary he had 30 more games in him.

Re: Who will wear the 8,9,10 and 13 jerseys in 2016? : Tue Oct 06, 2015 9:00 pm  

Should clarify Westerman had a nightmare in the cup with ball in hand but effort was clear to see and it was a grim, wet night. He was trying hard to impress. Luke gale has been with his dad at last 2 games v saints in the corporate bit having a meal, mate of McGuire. If we went for daz Clark as well it could be invasion of the cas lads. Burrow might need a new song

Re: Who will wear the 8,9,10 and 13 jerseys in 2016? : Tue Oct 06, 2015 9:07 pm  

What I didn't realise is that Westerman is still only 25. He's hitting what should be his peak years as a second-rower. There's definitely a good player in there, if someone can get it out on a regular basis.

Re: Who will wear the 8,9,10 and 13 jerseys in 2016? : Tue Oct 06, 2015 9:12 pm  

The thing is I'd always back a player to improve as a player and a professional at Leeds from what he was at Hull.

[Frosties.]

Re: Who will wear the 8,9,10 and 13 jerseys in 2016? : Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:02 pm  

Still think the club could bring in two, maybe three players. Falloon, Westerman and L Burgess I would be very happy with.

Re: Who will wear the 8,9,10 and 13 jerseys in 2016? : Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:12 pm  

Oz journalist tweeted that Ballis is Rhinos bound from Canberra

Re: Who will wear the 8,9,10 and 13 jerseys in 2016? : Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:39 pm  

Canberra have today signed a rumoured Leeds target Adam Clydsdale from Newcastle Knights, does this mean Leeds might be in for Josh Hodgson? There other hooker is Kurt Baptiste, surely they are not keeping all three? I feel the Westerman signing may be a replacement for JJB who I think Leeds will cut and look after him with an early payoff. Just can't see Leeds waiting until half way through next season to get a dozen games out of him before he retires. I always remember JJB lifting the challenge cup in his suit and thinking he won't be back playing again next year. f Leeds sign Westerman, I think we will sign an hooker and leave it at that with Breierley going out on loan next year to Leigh or some were in the championship if the rumour is correct we have already signed him for next year. I think Breirley would be a project signing,

Re: Who will wear the 8,9,10 and 13 jerseys in 2016? : Tue Oct 06, 2015 11:17 pm  

Tingley Rhino wrote:

Canberra have today signed a rumoured Leeds target Adam Clydsdale from Newcastle Knights, does this mean Leeds might be in for Josh Hodgson? There other hooker is Kurt Baptiste, surely they are not keeping all three? I feel the Westerman signing may be a replacement for JJB who I think Leeds will cut and look after him with an early payoff. Just can't see Leeds waiting until half way through next season to get a dozen games out of him before he retires. I always remember JJB lifting the challenge cup in his suit and thinking he won't be back playing again next year. f Leeds sign Westerman, I think we will sign an hooker and leave it at that with Breierley going out on loan next year to Leigh or some were in the championship if the rumour is correct we have already signed him for next year. I think Breirley would be a project signing,

Josh Hodgson has been a huge hit at Canberra so its doubtful he will be on his way unless he wants a move back to SL himself but i can't see it.