I think he was. Crisper more accurate passing, More dominant in defence. Better kick chase. Better choices around the ruck



He made a difference in the MM game against Wakefield.



See above.


Personally I think that last year was not great from DB, but there were games where the gap between him a Diskin was noticeable. The Wigan game in which he broke his leg, he was destroying them around the ruck and we looked like we were on course for a comfortable victory. When he went off we lost our sparkle.

This year, he has performed very well, and i think this is reflected in him starting games and getting more game than Diskin.

My view on it was that it was an unneccessary signing, as Diskin was and still is a great hooker who has delivered for us on many occassions. I think we also have struggled to adapt to having a 2 hooker matchday 17. I think that losing Burrow has actually helped us out in this area indirectly.

If I were to only offer 1 of our hookers a new contract, it'd be Diskin.

If we could only have 1 hooker in the 17, it'd be Buderus.

Moving the topic slightly it sounds like Hull have been impressed with McShane


[i"I thought that he had a great game for us today, some great runs, decent passing, and their defence weren't sure what he'd do at times (at the ptb).
He even turned their defender stripping the ball from him into a kick through to Yeamo, setting up O'Meley's try.

He got decent game time, too, and I thought that he was one of our better players.

I'd keep him for longer if possible."[/i

[i"Showed up really well today, Leeds have a good player in the making there."[/i


[i"cant we just get rid of berrigan and have mcshane instead"[/i


[i"Certainly looks a good player who would like to have here but cant see any chance of it, remind me of a young Terry Newton without the thuggery"[/i


[i"Try saving tackle and went well according to radio"[/i


And with BJB going well (before the injury) at Quinns it looks like the source is still there despite the academy results

Wouldn't mind seeing Leeds sign Louis McCarthy-Scarsbrook, I think he would perform better in a better team.

Rumour has it however he is Saints bound, along with Richard Owen and Michael Shenton.

Typical Leeds supporter comment just because he scored at the end despite almost bombing it. That was his sum contribution.

Donald has been dropping some pretty heavy hints in the YEP this week that he's looking for a new deal.

It looks like both he and Buderus are hoping to extend their stay with the champions.

thats a poor comeback even for you.

Where did I say that it was his only contribution? You asked for a game where he made a difference in. I gave you one when undeniably he made a difference to the result.

I want to know where you think Buderus weakens us on the pitch?

I expect nothing from you other than lame trolling attempts. Surprise me with some thoughtful insight and analysis

I have no idea who this Biff guy is but what is the point in coming on a forum and talking total shat?

Any muppet who thinks just been the opposite of mainstream view makes him somehow more worthy is clearly making up for something that is missing in his life.....................

How long has JP got left to run on his contract?
Heard he's been offered an extra 12 months but hasn't accepted as he wants 2 yrs.
Surely worth 2 yrs!!!!

I'd see if Bradford want to give us back Scruton for Burgess (and some cash). I'd also look to replace Kylie by the end of next season - maybe a good NRL prop who we can get 2-3 quality years out of. I also have a sneeking feeling that Eastwood won't be with us next year - I could be wrong - but maybe we ought to start looking to replace him and/or Ali with something a bit special.

If what I hear is correct, we could have a new number one next season, don't know how true this is however.

For what reason would Bradford want to release Scruton?? Replacing him with Burgess would be exceptionally dumb.

I have heard LMS's name mentioned to Leeds though.

Being.

C'mon then spill the beans!

Apparently a union side are interested and that's where the money is.

No worries we have BJB and Smithy.
Leaves us some cap space for someone else.

Asked him today and said it's looking good. Also said he wants to stay because he likes it here.

Every OOC player in Super League teams (expect Wakefield Wildcats, Catalans Dragons and Crusaders RL) can be found here:

Bradford Bulls
Rikki Sheriffe
Paul Sykes
Chris Nero (quota)
Stuart Reardon
Steve Menzies (quota)
Jamie Langley
Michael Worrincy
Steve Crossley

Castleford Tigers
Richard Owen
Michael Shenton
Michael Wainwright
Mitchell Sargent (quota)
Liam Higgins
Ryan Clayton
Kirk Netherton
Jonathan Walker
Joe Arundel

Crusaders RL
To Be Confirmed...

Harlequins RL
Lamont Bryan
Tony Clubb (has 2011 option)
Luke Dorn (quota)
Ryan Esders
Ben Jones
Luke May
Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook
Danny Orr
Will Sharp
Karl Temata
Danny Ward
David Williams
Luke Williamson (quota)

Huddersfield Giants
Paul Whatuira (quota)
Stephen Wild
Martin Aspinwall
Brad Drew (quota)
Josh Griffin
Jermaine MacGillvary
Alex Brown
Graeme Horne

Hull FC
Mark Calderwood
Ewan Dowes
Lee Radford
Danny Tickle
Craig Fitzgibbon (quota) 2011 option
Peter Cusack (quota)
Craig Hall
Liam Kent

Hull Kingston Rovers
Liam Colbon
Jake Webster (quota)
Chev Walker
Chaz I'anson
David Mills
Rhys Lovegrove (quota)
Scott Wheeldon
Liam Watts
Ben Galea (quota)

Catalans Dragons

Leeds Rhinos
Scott Donald (quota)
Keith Senior
Danny Buderus (quota)
Ali Lauitiiti (quota)
Matt Diskin
Ryan Bailey
Luke Ambler
Simon Worrall

St Helens
Francis Meli (quota)
Chris Flannery (quota)
Nick Fozzard
Matt Gidley (quota)
Keiron Cunningham

Salford City Reds
Malcolm Alker
Karl Fitzpatrick
Ashley Gibson
Mark Henry (quota)
Lee Jewitt
Phillip Leuluai
Stuart Littler
Dean McGilvray
Lewis Palfrey
Ian Sibbit
Adam Sidlow
Jeremy Smith (quota)
Marc Sneyd
Jack Spencer
Luke Swain (quota)
Ben Wood

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
To Be Confirmed...

Warrington Wolves
Chris Hicks (quota)
Mike Cooper
Vinnie Anderson (quota)
Matty Blythe

Wigan Warriors
Phil Bailey (quota)
George Carmont (quota)
Andy Coley
Cameron Phelps (quota)
Stuart Fielden
Paul Prescott
Harrison Hansen
Karl Pryce
Mike McIlorum
Paul Deacon
Iafeta Paleaasina (quota)
Darrell Goulding

That's interesting ..... Ali Lauitiiti being 'on quota', contrary to what many believed on here.



So is that. Ashley Gibson turned Leeds and allegedly several other SL offers down in order to sign a one year deal at Salford.



And slap bang up to date.

A couple of interesting ones there

I was going to question that very point. I thought after six years over here, he'd have came off the quota.

Please correct me if i'm incorrect but I thought the "Quota" system as such had gone and been replaced by an inclusive system I.E. not how many over seas players per se but minimum number of home produced players being increased year on year? if that is the case then the previous comments about players being on quota is invalid

Source?

Buxton? Highland Spring?

www.blindspro.co.uk/rugbyleaguet ... m=&ucat=1&

www.blindspro.co.uk/rugbyleaguet ... m=&ucat=1&

Quote ="roo"Please correct me if i'm incorrect but I thought the "Quota" system as such had gone and been replaced by an inclusive system I.E. not how many over seas players per se but minimum number of home produced players being increased year on year? if that is the case then the previous comments about players being on quota is invalid'" Foot of the page here www.superleague.co.uk/page.php?id=346 The requirements have been ammended to incorporate positive quotas on Federation trained and own Academy trained but the non Federation (Overseas) trained element is still very much a part of the overall package.

Quote ="roo"Please correct me if i'm incorrect but I thought the "Quota" system as such had gone and been replaced by an inclusive system I.E. not how many over seas players per se but minimum number of home produced players being increased year on year? if that is the case then the previous comments about players being on quota is invalid'" Foot of the page here www.superleague.co.uk/page.php?id=346 The requirements have been ammended to incorporate positive quotas on Federation trained and own Academy trained but the non Federation (Overseas) trained element is still very much a part of the overall package.