I have to agree with reffy. McNally has been OK & quite safe but I feel Smith should play against Giants on Saturday.

Smith is bigger & stronger in the tackle & better defensively on or near his line, he also doesn't have the petulance that can occasionally strike with Greg.
In this Saturdays game I think defences will hold the key to success, ok you also have to attack but with Smith in I feel we would be better equipped.

McNally [iIS[/i showing signs of fear when returning the ball & ALL too often is looking to offload it to a stronger more aggressive player like AJ for example, he doesn't seem to gather pace when running it in but slowly meanders up to the opposition defensive line & submits easily to the tackle, Smith is not like this.

I am not for one minute suggesting Greg is poor & I am a fan of his attacking but he does look to have lost a little edge that he had throughout last season. Maybe the bad injury & constant 'targeting' by rival teams has worn him down a little now ?

I also agree with reffy when he says "results are just results" (or similar) & don't prove that the 100% correct team has been picked 100% of the time (that's my bit), all it means to me is that we have done enough 'just' so far.

Fully expect some backlash but hey, that's what forums are for, discussing the merits of subjects & giving/receiving/forming opinions.

In any case, whoever takes the field on Saturday will have my full support & voice from the North Stand.

Why would you have a FB running full tilt at a solid chase risking losing the ball, let alone in awful conditions? Secure possession and give players as much time to get back as possible, whoever is at FB. Greg provides the options that creates the links and space for the halves, something Reynolds did exceptionally well v Fax

That is exactly my point Alan and I do suspect that is the case.

For me young Gregg's support play is far superior than Smith's as his 30 try per season haul will testify. McNally at full back offers you plenty of options although I accept defensively he is may be not as sound.

All in all, I do wonder who the coaching staff feel is the most committed when it comes to team selection. It's my final word in this discussion.

Saturday could be a very monumental day in the recent history of Leigh RLFC.

IMO the criticisms of McNally are out of order. We've only really seen him in the Qualifiers this season and these are much tighter games. I don't think he put a foot wrong at Hull which is pretty good under those conditions. Compare his performance with that of his opposite number!

Some folk want to see a FB take the ball on the full and charge into the wall of defenders, they live in the 70's and have Fairburn and Burke as hero's

Everybody is entitled to their opinion and who they prefer,McNally or Smith,I have leanings for both,for varied reasons,Mo ,I once saw a Leigh prop Dave Evans turn Burke inside out on a 50 yard run to the line and score under the posts,I never rated Burke.And I wasn't keen on Hare either.

Were you in the loo when he gave away the penalty for obstruction? I applaud your support of McNally but don't over egg it.

PC Dave Evans - He was quite fast for a big lad. However in fairness I could waltz round Burke in his prime even now.

Well Burke was considered good enough to have a Leigh town centre pub named after him, and Hare was said to be very quick!

Im not sure what Hares Christian name was ,but I don't think Burke was Thomas.

Oh, really?



Actually, both were William.

March

No, that was William's crazy brother, who was as mad as a ................

(no, not 'hatter'!)

None of this will be relevant when Roger Tuivasa Sheck signs .....






I saw him chatting to Billy Slater & Greg Inglis at the Morrisons fish counter at LSV.

Linked with a Cas player by Nosey Parker - mind we all know how accurate he can be! He's also mooting Ryan Brierley for Toronto, if Stone brings in a couple of Aussies next season - although that could depend on which league Huddersfield are in.

Heard you have signed James Green from Rovers.

No, it is Roy of the Rovers.

Greg isn't great in defence at the minute but he has scored 5 in 6. Smith has bagged 12 all year. Far more dangerous ball in hand with McNally, but I do feel safer with smith at the back. Only other shout would be to drop worthington or another centre, but they're queuing up there too when all are fit.

So fans favourite & Leigh Superstar Fui is confimed as gone & sure we all wish him the very best .....

but who is next to depart ?

Taking out those confirmed away to Toronto etc, who might not make it to SL 2017 ?

Might have missed it but has young Eze Harper gone earlier in the season ? He doesn't seem to be in plans if still at the club.

I'll ask you the question Ste..If Zac Hardaker turns up,which fullback is leaving? Looks like the recruiting is creating cover in positions we are weak in. [uPenny[/u will replace Harper if it happens as Atkins will replace Worthy.We need another half from somewhere.

Edit: Or maybe Thompson

Reffy the ONLY Roy I have seen in the Rovers is Roy Cropper, and he's not fast enough for Leigh.

I don't believe ZH is happening mate, unless Rhinos halve the fee, then maybe.
If he did then Greg Mc would be No2 FB & Smith utility back.

Has Eze Harper gone or still with us then ?

It's Joel Monaghan.
He would be an excellent signing for you...... (and no loss to us

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Not again...

Would be surprised we signed a winger yesterday so would think centre is now the priority.