For whatever reason Gotcha has a problem with JJB. First it was his hair, then his beard and now just his appearance in general. What the problem could be with a man who has been integral to our success over the last decade could be I don't know but it's definitely there.

That picture of JJB is a leaked photo isn't it?

So when Leeds do their proper reveal he might not be the one you're seeing predominately. So far I've seen Sinfield, Briscoe, Bailey, McGuire and JJB in shots for the home shirt.

Good point there Printer. Hopefully so.

The photoshoot with Sinfield and Briscoe looks to be from a different time (whiter background) than the shots of JJB and McGuire. So I imagine at the time they only had the authentic player shirts for that first photoshoot. By the time all the extra gear, replicas, cotton versions, training gear arrived it could've been World Cup time thus really ruling out several players plus some of our Aussies heading home during pre-season. JJB might not be a looker but he might've been the most recognisable that was actually available and was happy to give up his free time to do it.

I have been told by my female family members that Briscoe should be the only model that the club considers using for modelling purposes cos........... "He's well fit"

obviously never seen G1 in a one piece lycra suit size small then

Thankfully not Tad

I'll PM you some pictures.

It appears Mr Bywater fancies Ryan Hall and Gotcha remains as insane as ever.

Good grief.

I'll look forward to them, but wont open them until the girls are in bed

And the "market" in this instance is Leeds Rhinos fans, among whom JJB is highly regarded. Someone who has no idea about the sport isn't going to be influenced to buy a shirt on the basis of whether the person modelling it is good looking or not.

Most of these shirts will be sold to younger supporters - will the fact that JJB is a highly regarded senior player help to sell more shirts? Or will you sell more shirts if the model is younger, visually more appealing and a more trendy image?

If you put One Direction in the shirts to model they would sell more

only on rlfans

Probably only to our female fans whilst the male fans would try and shy away from them in fear of being classed as jessies.
As for Briscoe modelling the shirts. Is it me or does he look a tad gay in those recent poses!?

So what if he does? Honestly this thread is horrifically cringeworthy to read. Whats wrong with you all?

If thats brought out a hissy fit I'm presuming Evander Holyfield won't be on your Christmas card list.

Wow, what a cringeworthy thread

Really like this kit, particularly the light blue!

Why, has he been weirdly criticising a rugby player for not being photogenic enough or 'hetero' enough to model a rugby kit too?

I like the kit and shock horror homegrown hero who has played for us for over a decade and during its most trophy laden period is pictured wearing one WTF??

All?

Excuse me, but some of us are simply trying to pose an alternate view to that put forward by RLFans very own tag team champions, the Legends of Lunacy.

Fair point well made...

I think this whole thread, about clothes, is weirder than Evan Holyfield in his entirety!

WTF??? Is there anything Gothcha and Sal aren't experts on? We don't love this sport because it's full of pretty boys - it's because it's a tough sport played by honest tough people. It's not like it's a shop on the high street using a member of staff to model - this guy's one of our heroes. Kids look up to him, adults look up to him, he's a good bloke. Rugby Union doesn't just use pretty boys and they get plenty of sponsorship and backing. Our sport needs to show off our characters to stand out from the crowd!