I hope we give Donaldson another year He’s a really handy squad player with a great attitude IMO

Not sure about Lunt

Agree about Donaldson, depending on salary. He's in good condition and trains well, and I think we need some of that role modeling for the youth coming through. We do have a couple of senior players who could shed a few pounds...

Lunt has been pretty good I think - his distribution is good and he's pretty solid in D too. I was disappointed we let him go last time. Having said that if we could secure someone like Isaac Luke (I've mentioned elsewhere) then I would swap.

I have a feeling we might be treading water a little bit next year while we finish the "purge" and the talent in the academy develops. Give us 2-3 years and I'm feeling pretty cocky (assuming we stay up of course).

Im happy to see Ash get a new deal but like others 4yrs is too long imo.
I think it should be 2yrs with a 3rd option anything more than that should be for our elite prospects like Walker etc.
I still think the squad needs a sizable turn over both departures and incomings/promoted u19's and with the new Reserve league next year its going to be an interesting time.

Actually prefer him to Tom Briscoe.
2 years plus an option on a 3rd would have been better but then again he might still not be on that much for the first two years.

Donaldson tackles well but makes no yards whatsoever. Weve some good young forwards we need to bring through.

He doesn't make many meters, but he usually find his front and plays the ball quite quickly.

I'd say he may not have his stature, but his role is exactly the same as Ian Kirke.

kirke larrgely gave jp a ten min breather who is donaldson doing that for.... like donadson useful filler this yr but not long term
ash like cummins ok when in the clear no threat running it out

He normally comes on merrin. He's probably or most peacock-like player. He tackles well and is safe with the ball. A very kirkesque role

All depends on salary expectations really. Donaldson isn't good enough to command a top spot, but he is good enough to provide very good squad cover. Thing is I wouldn't want to see Trout or Walters blocked so if we do retain Donaldson, only 1 more year for me initially.

One interesting thing about Donaldson, he's probably had the longest run without any injury for many years. Good value for me, and I'd keep as a squad player.

I'm with you on this I don't want an average player (can't fault his enthusiasm)blocking the way of Walters and Trout.If Ward can stay fit and the added signing of Mellor I'm not convinced Donaldson is needed.

Disagree. Cummins was a very naturally talented footballer with a heart like a pea. Handley gives the impression he will run through a brick wall if necessary & has got where he is through effort. I think he is deceptively strong & will end up a much bigger unit as they say.

Agreed i wouldnt keep Lunt either time to give Johnson that bench 9 spot.

The available position though is starting hooker, not a bench spot which is where Dwyer is effective. We can't go back to having him start.

IMO Lunt will be starting 9 next season and Dwyer will be off the Bench (Hence his 1 year deal)
Corey Johnson will be out on dual reg for a season of grown mens footy

Maybe Leeds have a new starting 9 lined up for 2021(or are actively looking for one) with Johnson as inter change

It's a big if. Ward probably won't stay fit, so having a solid and reliable but cheap option is a no brainer for me

Maybe not but that injury to Ward would have been the same if any player had been involved.For mine it was just bad luck. Ideally Walters will be integrated into first team action next season.

Back to Handley; he’s been looking very good since he signed the new deal. Still young enough to improve.

He has been one of the very few plus points this season.

Should have had 3 tonight that forward pass didn’t look forward at all to me

Agreed.

Yep it was a terrible decision , i was dead level with it

Never forward. Flat at worst. Robbed.

I thought that pass was flat too. That's not to say Ash would have scored a hat trick had that been given; you'd change the entire game from that point if the try is awarded.

Aanyway Ash has been playing very well through most of this season, and certainly isn't our weakest Wilderbeast.

Top try scorer in a team that's struggled all season so he must be doing something right. Always gives of his best.