McIlorum was never a leeds player

We now know that McD will just keep grinding out his best team week in, week out. It's deliberate - a rigid, military discipline thing.

McShane and Hood have played well out on loan, but haven't set the world on fire. At hooking position we have a number of good options, therefore, but no great ones. All three have played in our first team and the management (which includes a great hooker we let go) appear to think Lunt adds most to this great team. The evidence of the Grand Final seems to support their decision making.

Lunt was very underwhelming for the majority of the season. Partly due to a lack of game time, partly due to being, well, underwhelming when he got that game time.

His game lifted significantly as the playoffs came. based upon that I would be pleased if we retained him but not suicidal if we didn't.

As Ward gets integrated more Burrow is, quite rightly, going to monopolise game time at hooker so Lunt's role (or McShane or Hood) is not that significant.

G, you are very wise, and obviously have experience of having many hookers, and wanting to satisfy them all

Would a party sausage satisfy you?

I think we all know who ever gets the nod at Leeds will always be playing second fiddle to Rob Burrow, I personally think the better option for Paul McShane is to start a fresh elsewhere and have the opportunity to make a name for yourself where your chances aren't as limited.

Quote ="Fetlar"We now know that McD will just keep grinding out his best team week in, week out. It's deliberate - a rigid, military discipline thing. McShane and Hood have played well out on loan, but haven't set the world on fire. At hooking position we have a number of good options, therefore, but no great ones. All three have played in our first team and the management (which includes a great hooker we let go) appear to think Lunt adds most to this great team. The evidence of the Grand Final seems to support their decision making.'" I'd ask the Widnes Vikings they're thoughts on that comment or even just look here: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=539028&tsmp=1350334034 He seems to have left a lasting impression on them.

Quote ="Fetlar"We now know that McD will just keep grinding out his best team week in, week out. It's deliberate - a rigid, military discipline thing. McShane and Hood have played well out on loan, but haven't set the world on fire. At hooking position we have a number of good options, therefore, but no great ones. All three have played in our first team and the management (which includes a great hooker we let go) appear to think Lunt adds most to this great team. The evidence of the Grand Final seems to support their decision making.'" I'd ask the Widnes Vikings they're thoughts on that comment or even just look here: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=539028&tsmp=1350334034 He seems to have left a lasting impression on them.

FWIW i think it's pretty much nailed on that Shaun Lunt will be a Leeds Rhino next season, He simply fits into the system better at Leeds and whereas it looks like he'd happily settle at being second fiddle with limited game time (Why wouldn't he if he wasn't even getting a look in at Huddersfield), McShane strikes me as somebody who has served his apprenticeship at Leeds behind Diskin, Buderus & now Burrow and never been given a realistic chance to stake his claim for the starting 9 shirt and would now relish the opportunity to be given a chance elsewhere where the coach has faith in him to play Rugby League, because at the end of the day that's all everyone involved in the game wants to do.

Well put Mrs McShane.

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Shocked. Then intrigued...

like i said elsewhere i was told the big name signing was a hooker although G could be right. with burrow seemingly sat there we only really need a back up and that could be hood

Maybe Fartown after a bigger transfer fee.

Or Maybe Shaun Lunt chose to stay at Huddersfield as "It was his decision where he wanted to play"?

aka leeds wouldn't match his current wage

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Lunt wanted to stay at Leeds but the deal wasn't worth our while.

Shuddersfield or Leeds? I think I'll have to go back to Shuddersfield

England Knight, Grand Final Winner, 3 years left on current contract, looks like Leeds can't afford him!!! Ooops

Or that his agent- whoever he is - thought he was worth more than GH, or that the Giants wanted an excessive fee, or that GH would not break his rigid pay structure to match his current salary.

you don't get a team of superstars by paying over the odds.

least he'll have time to spend his well earned money on a holiday in september for the next few years.

Here he is. I missed his poor attempt at trolling. Been quite since the GF. Wonder why?

It'll be the same old sh##e next year IF/when the Giants win 3/4 games on the bounce with the added "its different this year because we have learnt our lesson and Anderson is better than Brown blah blah".
Of course alot of fans make the mistake of GH refusing to pay over what he rates a player at as "Leeds not been able to afford said player"

I'm sure GH will be spending the winter on a job shadow at the Giants learning about the methods he needs to employ in recruitment and retention of a trophy-winning squad. They got to the Cup final a few years back you know. Big time Charlies.

next season will really be depressing for lunt wont it after last seasons lord mayors parade


you don't fancy sending cudjoe over for some winning mentality training do you?