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OUT 2019 | Jimmy Keinhorst - Hull KR : Sun May 13, 2018 8:56 pm  

League Express reporting that Hull Kingston Rovers have won the race to sign Keinhorst.

Re: OUT 2019 | Jimmy Keinhorst - Hull KR : Sun May 13, 2018 9:15 pm  

Can't blame him. Always been a fan but not getting enough game time.

Re: OUT 2019 | Jimmy Keinhorst - Hull KR : Sun May 13, 2018 9:45 pm  

Hardly surprising. He'll be 28 by the time next season begins, and it's obvious Leeds can't guarantee him a starting place. Also, with Newman emerging he'd be a pretty expensive back up.

Re: OUT 2019 | Jimmy Keinhorst - Hull KR : Mon May 14, 2018 12:06 am  

I really like him as a player and can't blame him for moving on. He's one of those unfortunate players who's neither one position or another, but is a smart player and has certainly never let Leeds down. I can't recall who said he'd never make a SL player, but I think he long ago proved that wrong.

Re: OUT 2019 | Jimmy Keinhorst - Hull KR : Mon May 14, 2018 12:32 am  

BrisbaneRhino wrote:

I really like him as a player and can't blame him for moving on. He's one of those unfortunate players who's neither one position or another, but is a smart player and has certainly never let Leeds down. I can't recall who said he'd never make a SL player, but I think he long ago proved that wrong.

I think a few said it, including myself. Long since admitted i was wrong though and he has been more than a worthy squad player for the last few years.

He has a very good attitude and will serve Hull KR well without doubt, good luck to him.

Re: OUT 2019 | Jimmy Keinhorst - Hull KR : Mon May 14, 2018 3:35 am  

I think the problem originally was that he was just a centre, and so was compared to the best in that position, when physically he's clearly not in the same league as a Senior, Watkins etc. Same when he first switched to second row. He's probably one of those players who has overachieved - I can certainly think of a few far more naturally gifted players who've delivered far less than he has.

Re: OUT 2019 | Jimmy Keinhorst - Hull KR : Mon May 14, 2018 5:04 am  

Still would have him alongside Watkins. Handley has done ok but at this moment in time would prefer Keinhorst.

Re: OUT 2019 | Jimmy Keinhorst - Hull KR : Mon May 14, 2018 5:14 am  

BrisbaneRhino wrote:

I really like him as a player and can't blame him for moving on. He's one of those unfortunate players who's neither one position or another, but is a smart player and has certainly never let Leeds down. I can't recall who said he'd never make a SL player, but I think he long ago proved that wrong.

I said it, and I still maintain it. Would never have hit first team without McDermot who is always looking for a project to try and prove something, rather than concentrate on real quality. Keinhorst is nowhere near the player some fans fantasy has created. He is hard working and gives his all, and that’s about it. Championship Rugby yo yo to Super League club is probably his right level. But as a squad player I accept he is a useful player, far from the worst we have had for that role.

Re: OUT 2019 | Jimmy Keinhorst - Hull KR : Mon May 14, 2018 5:37 am  

With ablett Delaney jjb and ferres likely to retire/leave and moons future uncertain. I think keinhorst would have been a great successor from within.

Re: OUT 2019 | Jimmy Keinhorst - Hull KR : Mon May 14, 2018 5:41 am  

That's kind of what I mean. His role at Leeds now is strictly limited apart from starting centre. He'd make a very good bench player but McDermott clearly prefers Dwyer plus three big forwards there. I think he's far better than a 'project player' though.