Re: OUT 2019 | Joel Moon - Unattached : Thu Aug 16, 2018 11:19 am  

McClelland's SMTMUK promo video here - shows that he's a stand-off/hooker.....?? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d34VWdKyVPM&t=565s

McClelland's SMTMUK promo video here - shows that he's a stand-off/hooker.....?? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d34VWdKyVPM&t=565s

Re: OUT 2019 | Joel Moon - Unattached : Fri Aug 17, 2018 5:50 am  

Joshheff90 wrote:

I think a few people have suggested he maybe a starter because Phil Caplin who is very well connected at Leeds pretty much said that’s how they will start next year. Not something I agree with but Phil Caplin is rarely wrong when it comes to Leeds and what he deems certain of to publicly say on the radio.

Phil Caplan is wrong on plenty of stuff - he is about as accurate as Dave Parker. I would seem very unlikely that Leeds would start a half back that has never played a senior game of RL - it simply doesn't make any kind of sense.

Re: OUT 2019 | Joel Moon - Unattached : Fri Aug 17, 2018 5:52 am  

I would agree that it doesn’t seem to make much sense.

Re: OUT 2019 | Joel Moon - Unattached : Fri Aug 17, 2018 5:56 am  

Sal Paradise wrote:

Phil Caplan is wrong on plenty of stuff - he is about as accurate as Dave Parker. I would seem very unlikely that Leeds would start a half back that has never played a senior game of RL - it simply doesn't make any kind of sense.

I am not so sure on that. Has playing an inexperienced Richardson been a problem for Saints. Remember this lad was ahead of Trueman at Cas, the same Trueman who has stepped up for most of this season. That’s two top three sides.

If you are good enough is all that matters. That is more to get the head around. Don’t forget they will have a full preseason to see if that is the case, they are not just putting him in mid season.

Re: OUT 2019 | Joel Moon - Unattached : Fri Aug 17, 2018 6:01 am  

So long as he's picked on merit I wouldn't be bothered. It would be more of a worry if the plan was to definitely start this kid at 6 given he's completely unproven at open age.

Re: OUT 2019 | Joel Moon - Unattached : Fri Aug 17, 2018 7:14 am  

Gotcha wrote:

I am not so sure on that. Has playing an inexperienced Richardson been a problem for Saints. Remember this lad was ahead of Trueman at Cas, the same Trueman who has stepped up for most of this season. That’s two top three sides.

If you are good enough is all that matters. That is more to get the head around. Don’t forget they will have a full preseason to see if that is the case, they are not just putting him in mid season.

How will they be able to tell in pre-season they wont have a competitive game?

Trueman has come into a team that is pretty strong especially in the forwards and I assume when Gale is properly fit he drops out. Leeds and strong forwards is an oxymoron.

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Re: OUT 2019 | Joel Moon - Unattached : Fri Aug 17, 2018 7:33 am  

Even the best halfbacks struggle behind a beaten pack. A kid with no 1st team experience will find it even harder. I think it's up front where the priorities are.

Re: OUT 2019 | Joel Moon - Unattached : Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:18 am  

Gotcha wrote:

I am not so sure on that. Has playing an inexperienced Richardson been a problem for Saints. Remember this lad was ahead of Trueman at Cas, the same Trueman who has stepped up for most of this season. That’s two top three sides.

If you are good enough is all that matters. That is more to get the head around. Don’t forget they will have a full preseason to see if that is the case, they are not just putting him in mid season.

I agree with that. If they are good enough they should get the chance and then select on who has the best form

Re: OUT 2019 | Joel Moon - Unattached : Fri Aug 17, 2018 3:12 pm  

Juan Cornetto wrote:

I agree with that. If they are good enough they should get the chance and then select on who has the best form

Wow yet your policy under your hero was to agree with has beens the out of form or blatantly injured to be selected on a continuous basis because MC knew best.

Re: OUT 2019 | Joel Moon - Unattached : Fri Aug 17, 2018 3:19 pm  

Gotcha wrote:

I am not so sure on that. Has playing an inexperienced Richardson been a problem for Saints. .

Yes, for quite a few of their fans judging from their redvee board. Though doubtless they didn't perceive the problem til Catalans p***ed in their shandies.