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LOL - I think Luai tripped over his cigar.

He's a very weird player because at various points in a game he'll appear in the fullback, stand-off, loose forward and the centre position. And he's usually the best player in all of them. As has been mentioned - highly unorthodox. Scares defenders because he can go off script at any point...

I think Staggs is a more talented player. But as far as intangibles go - Farnworth is superior. That kid is a born competitor. And he fronts up in defence as much as attack.

Told you guys Welsby would come up trumps. Luai tried to rattle him but he's wasting his time with that kid. Thought Williams was MOM. Probably wanted to prove a few doubters wrong after all the garbage Ricky's FOXleague puppets said about him. Had Welsby as my #2. 1 try. At least three assists...

If the Tigers are after Bateman it can only be purely on past history and reputation in the NRL. Because, as I've said, anyone who has watched half a dozen of his games knows he's a shadow of his former self. My best guess is he never recovered from that shoulder surgery during his final season...

Defence in SL was not great when Burgess was there. He didn’t have any problems adapting. Same with Gareth Ellis. James Graham and a host of others. When assessing players you assess the man and his qualities before the competition. There are no questions about Welsby’s skills. He’s quick. Has...

He’s a born competitor. Quite funny to see how other teams react to the kid because he makes it his mission in every game to target the opposition’s best playmakers, get in their faces and drive them insane. SL is just too easy for him. Both him and Dodd are definitely going to the NRL. I...

For anyone interested - Jack Welsby tore Leeds to shreds for St. Helens in the SL Grand Final at Old Trafford today. Even the great Jonathon Davies described him as “Outstanding”. And that’s now in three consecutive Grand Final victories where in the first (aged barely 19) he won the game...

If Sironen is coming we’ve heard nothing about it at Saints. Usually news of player movement leaks but crickets. He’s played very well for us (when he wasn’t suspended for high shots - three times this year albeit during a massive crackdown). Had a slight dip in form following an off-the-field …...

Always darkest before the dawn, my friend. You want to spend the best part of thirty years as a Liverpool fan watching United take every trophy on offer. Brings a certain skewed perspective to life lol.

Sheens still has ties to Hull KR. They currently have another outstanding halfback prospect - Mikey Lewis. Bit of a throwback. Great character. Very dangerous in broken field with a good short kicking game. Fan favourite. Definitely worth a look. Have to say - whilst SL has dropped off a touch...

I think he's gone to Huddersfield. Not a top side. But they have a good coach, an excellent junior pathway (they sent Dom Young to Newcastle and another outstanding prospect - Will Pryce (halfback) - is headed there I think next season). I was surprised Rushton left so soon after he made his...

Yes, he is contracted. But with the money NRL clubs have at their disposal I think pretty much anyone is available. We just can’t compete. I’d rather not see him leave but he’s waaaaay too good for our competition and I’d enjoy seeing him tearing it up at WT before the dreaded Storm or the...

It's the only one I got LOL. As you probably guessed I'm UK based. But I like catching up with the Tigers - probably because they're almost always the underdog lately and I'm a bit of a romantic.

Tomkins was an outstanding prospect. His problem was a lack of size and being moved into a fullback position where he wasn't physically able to compete. Ended up getting a debilitating injury at the Warriors which robbed him of his explosive pace. Still gets by with his high rugby IQ. But take...

Don't be. He's been a broke-down shell of himself since he returned from Canberra. That shoulder surgery did him in. Maybe the same surgeon who ruined Sammy's shoulder. The guy you should be looking at is Jack Welsby. This kid is something special. 6'2/6'3 - plays fullback but with the ferocity...