Don't have a problem with this tbh. A proven SL winger, OK, he's not the best, but I think he will go well for us and DP knows him.
He's also a Wakey lad and for that he gets a bonus point!

He should go well at this level. I worry about Jerry's injury if we're signing replacements is Jerry's season over.

No but Francos possibly is

No but it was 3 months so will miss about 10 games and be back around mid season.

Powell explains in interview it’s to cover for Jerry due to a lack of strength in depth…

PIty we didn't hang on to Kershaw

Good signing, will do a job for us.

Up the Trin

He's better than Kershaw IMO

Olpherts? Beg to differ on that one. Anyhow Kershaw wanted SL so it's a moot point.

Most Leeds fans happy top see the back of him.... viewtopic.php?f=17&t=646901

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Quote ="FIL"Most Leeds fans happy top see the back of him.... viewtopic.php?f=17&t=646901'" So were Cas fans, couldn't believe it when Leeds signed him but Powell must see something in him.

Quote ="FIL"Most Leeds fans happy top see the back of him.... viewtopic.php?f=17&t=646901'" So were Cas fans, couldn't believe it when Leeds signed him but Powell must see something in him.

Kershaw is a level above Olpherts and i'm surprised that Wakey let him go tbh
Olpherts will be very good in the championship though and will score plenty of tries in a very good Trinity side

I think it’s interesting that we have to build a team for this season and also for next season… I’m not sure any of our three quarter line (or probably halves) … with the possible exception of a developing Ollie Pratt are upper level Super League quality players… fine for this year though!

I’m intrigued as to how recruitment in that space will evolve…

I would definitely take Pratt to Super League even if he's 3rd choice centre. He's a star in the making.

In another year oli will be ready for regular sl if we get there in my opinion, as for olpherts no worse then franco no better than franco a wierd one for me

Yes it's hard to figure out.

We must be looking towards homegrown players when you add up the number of overseas we already have signed.Plus two are in the backs, Lino and Walmsley

Quote ="FIL"Most Leeds fans happy top see the back of him.... https://viewtopic.php?f=17&t=646901'" If Olpherts carried the half time cuppa's into the dressing room then he would probably drop them

Quote ="FIL"Most Leeds fans happy top see the back of him.... https://viewtopic.php?f=17&t=646901'" If Olpherts carried the half time cuppa's into the dressing room then he would probably drop them

Watching Pratt against Fev, his style reminded me of Percival at saints, elusive, deceptively strong and awkward to handle, I think he will be a top player in the next couple of years.

I tend to agree on not having many players in this team that would be first choice next year, particularly if we are targeting top 6. The only ones that spring to mind is Atoni, Pratt, maybe Doyle and Walmsley? and likely Rodwell if he comes. Jury is still out on if the likes of Uele, boothroyd and Vangana on if they will be good enough for SL, especially considering the quota spot they take. Big job to build a team for next year but I think we will see this team change throughout this year.

Very good young talented player is Pratt

Quite happy with this signing. A Lupset lad, I believe, and I've seen him get a few against us in recent years.

I'm not convinced Walmsley is SL quality. If the Johnstone rumours turn out to be true then he won't be playing on the left wing next season.

Neither am I to be honest mate but I think if he has a wow of a season and we have a spot he might get a chance and been the best winger in the league, theres not much else he can do.

If I'm honest, as much as I get the sentiment with Johnstone, I cant say if it didn't come off id be disappointed, he seems to have lost something at Catalan, might just be the way they play and getting his opportunities but he will be coming up 30 and as we know had his issues with injuries, I certainly wouldn't be throwing the kitchen sink to get him to come..

Not sure who or what is to blame for Walmsley's missing spark. Lack of confidence, coaching instructions or weather maybe?

Lewis Murphy is one I hope the club are keeping an eye on. Johnstone is class, Murphy is the future.

Don't get me wrong, I still reckon he'll be top scorer in the Championship this season. I just think there's a massive gulf between the bottom of Super League and top of the Championship. A lot of these players weren't good enough last season but I expect them to stand out this year. Although all full time players should shine in a part time league.