Re: Shopping list for 2025 : Thu May 09, 2024 6:12 pm  

Can't say I'm best pleased about the Hardaker signing. He's well past his peak as a player, plus you can't ignore the baggage that comes with him.

Is he better than what we have currently? Unfortunately yes.

You could argue that Hardaker is still a good defensive centre. It'll be interesting to see how he goes up against Salford tomorrow. They've got to attacking centres bang in form.

Re: Shopping list for 2025 : Thu May 09, 2024 6:50 pm  

Good signing. A top player.

we need a good centre, he's a good centre. With the added bonus of being a good full back if needed.

Whether at Leigh, Castleford or Leeds. He helped make those teams a success when he was there.

Re: Shopping list for 2025 : Thu May 09, 2024 6:53 pm  

Guy has more baggage than Heathrow Airport, he's had more chances than I can think of, this has drained any positivity built up over the last few weeks, he's a decent player but it doesn't counteract the fact he's a absolute whopper.

Re: Shopping list for 2025 : Thu May 09, 2024 7:17 pm  

In November 2013, Hardaker withdrew from the England squad during the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, citing personal reasons.[53] He was later handed a £2,500 fine and a written warning by his club Leeds Rhinos after he "acted unprofessionally" prior to his withdrawal from the squad.[54]

In June 2014, Hardaker received a five-match ban and a £300 fine for making homophobic comments which appeared to be directed towards referee James Child.[55] Hardaker issued a public apology for the incident, claiming the insult had been directed towards Warrington Wolves player Michael Monaghan rather than the referee.[56]

In March 2015, Hardaker and Leeds teammate Elliot Minchella were detained and questioned by police over the alleged assault of a 22-year-old student, causing Hardaker to miss his side's 18–6 defeat by Warrington Wolves. Hardaker did not face criminal charges, but admitted to the assault and agreed to pay £200 compensation and write a letter of apology to the victim. He was also once again subject to internal disciplinary action by his club.[57]

In October 2017, Hardaker was omitted from Castleford Tigers squad for the 2017 Super League Grand Final against former club Leeds. Castleford issued a statement saying that Hardaker had been left out for an unspecified "breach of club rules".[58] On 9 October 2017, Castleford released a statement confirming Hardaker had received a suspension after testing positive for a banned substance.[59] It was also announced that Hardaker would not be selected for the England squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup after testing positive for cocaine.[60][61]

In September 2018, Hardaker was arrested for allegedly drink driving, driving without insurance, and driving without a valid MOT. He was banned from driving in October 2018, having been found to be over double the legal limit.[62]

In February 2024, Hardaker was again found guilty of driving over the prescribed limit of alcohol and driving without due care and attention. He was charged at Leeds Magistrates Court, and received a fine of £1346 along with a three-year driving ban. [63] Leigh Leopards issued a club statement, committing their continued support to Hardaker following the incident

Surely enough reasons there as to why we shouldn't be signing him?

Re: Shopping list for 2025 : Thu May 09, 2024 7:25 pm  

Steve0 wrote:

In November 2013, Hardaker withdrew from the England squad during the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, citing personal reasons.[53] He was later handed a £2,500 fine and a written warning by his club Leeds Rhinos after he "acted unprofessionally" prior to his withdrawal from the squad.[54]

In June 2014, Hardaker received a five-match ban and a £300 fine for making homophobic comments which appeared to be directed towards referee James Child.[55] Hardaker issued a public apology for the incident, claiming the insult had been directed towards Warrington Wolves player Michael Monaghan rather than the referee.[56]

In March 2015, Hardaker and Leeds teammate Elliot Minchella were detained and questioned by police over the alleged assault of a 22-year-old student, causing Hardaker to miss his side's 18–6 defeat by Warrington Wolves. Hardaker did not face criminal charges, but admitted to the assault and agreed to pay £200 compensation and write a letter of apology to the victim. He was also once again subject to internal disciplinary action by his club.[57]

In October 2017, Hardaker was omitted from Castleford Tigers squad for the 2017 Super League Grand Final against former club Leeds. Castleford issued a statement saying that Hardaker had been left out for an unspecified "breach of club rules".[58] On 9 October 2017, Castleford released a statement confirming Hardaker had received a suspension after testing positive for a banned substance.[59] It was also announced that Hardaker would not be selected for the England squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup after testing positive for cocaine.[60][61]

In September 2018, Hardaker was arrested for allegedly drink driving, driving without insurance, and driving without a valid MOT. He was banned from driving in October 2018, having been found to be over double the legal limit.[62]

In February 2024, Hardaker was again found guilty of driving over the prescribed limit of alcohol and driving without due care and attention. He was charged at Leeds Magistrates Court, and received a fine of £1346 along with a three-year driving ban. [63] Leigh Leopards issued a club statement, committing their continued support to Hardaker following the incident

Surely enough reasons there as to why we shouldn't be signing him?

Surely everyone deserves a seventh chance?

Re: Shopping list for 2025 : Thu May 09, 2024 7:31 pm  

I wish we had his points!!

Re: Shopping list for 2025 : Thu May 09, 2024 7:33 pm  

On a par with the Reardon signing this, blows the culture rebuild out of the water, just feels like we're signing a bunch of mercenaries who will come if the money is right

Re: Shopping list for 2025 : Thu May 09, 2024 7:37 pm  

Myler signing his buddies

Re: Shopping list for 2025 : Thu May 09, 2024 7:49 pm  

He's served his punishment, he's square with the house. We don't do hangings anymore. The guy is earning a living and paying his taxes.

Tony Blair invaded Iraq on a lie and was later re-elected Prime Minister. And some of you lynching Hardaker probably voted for that

Re: Shopping list for 2025 : Thu May 09, 2024 7:52 pm  

You could understand what Myler is doing if these signings were season loans but as 2 year deals he must be getting a bung from his ex mates
Optimistic start signing Asiata but its gone downhill rapidly from there
Understand Saga coming in next season as our principal sponsor