Thats the biggest concern about Tommy he has been consistently injured throughout his academy career. Hes a terrific prospect but we need to be careful with him. Hes still very young.

He needs to be playing Super League now but no way should he be in the 17 every week. Hes not matured enough for that yet 2 games in 2 games out will benefit him long term.

You are right Doc, he needs to show he can stay injury free.

Im a big fan of Tom tho.

I get he needs to be injury free but if he misses that many games we'll play alot of matches low on size in our pack.maybe they'll try to manage his spells differently and give him less minutes.

Agree Marty but if he’s spelled you should be robust enough to play 20-30 minutes per week, even if it is intense.

For me he is already in our top 17, but I’m sure a few games rest here and there wouldn’t hurt.

I imagine a good long pre-season won’t do any of the younger lads harm. One thing about Tommy I noticed was how much he trimmed down for last year - I do think he has the tiger in the tank and hopefully much more to come.

Not many games were played in the rain and have not been over the last few seasons , yes some big games are played in the rain but you have to be good enough to get to them , i think the top and bottom of this is you think we can compete with Saints and Wigan and i do not , another season or too maybe we will , i hope i am wrong . For me 4th place is the absolute best we can hope for this season

i hope so he looked good when was on

Wellington Albert never played in the NRL. King V is a bit raw but he’s not plucked from obscurity, he played 5 NRL games last season and is a Fiji International.

Any idea where Tetevano is? Thought he’d be here by now.

INOUT
Booked on a flight at the end of this month along with prior apparently

I heard he was coming with Prior, but wasn’t sure when he was due back. All gone a bit quiet.

There was something in YEP I think it was stating end of this month.

Been watching some highlights. Looks a, significant upgrade on Ava. All bodes very well......
Real athlete

They told him to stay in Aus and train with Penrith as it would prepare him better and help his family rather than arriving here in mid winter with country all in lockdown. Good thinking by Leeds imo

Yep he is mate. JP was raving about him last week. He’s a top top prop forward. Obviously you never know how he’ll settle especially in these times but it’s a cracking signing

Isn’t anyone slightly worried? I won’t be happy until he’s over here.

Could turn out to be a cracker if he avoids major injury. In this brutal
Game we never know do we........

I'm sure Agar said last week both Prior and Tetavano arriving on 21st/22nd.

Yep...booked on flights this weekend

Thought he would be here by now!

Due today https://twitter.com/PeterSmithYEP/statu ... 6549429250

Due today https://twitter.com/PeterSmithYEP/statu ... 6549429250

Interesting read https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/rugb ... s-19919374

Interesting read https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/rugb ... s-19919374

With all the press that happened around King (a relatively unknown player), I'm really surprised they haven't wheeled Zane out to the press yet!

They have...this morning

Listening to the sinfield interview it sounds like prior wasnt sure about coming back but he will now be back in the country on Tuesday.

I've got to say, I'm enjoying the amount of honesty coming out of the club at the moment. Both Agar and Sinfield haven't tried to hide too much. Sutcliffe transfer, other front row targets and now the Prior situation. It's unfortunately Merrin changed his mind so late in the day, but other then that I think it's the right approach.

I think that reflects who they are as people, especially Sinfield. A very honest man with great integrity and values.