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| Quote ="Ewwenorfolk"I've been quick to jump on the clubs back recently, but I don't think there's anything else they could do on this one.
I will be very annoyed if there's no extra investment in playing terms.
I'm not sure how much of a coincidence it is that these announcements seem to fall after the early bird deadline, but it's not going to convince those of us who haven't bought one yet to 'belong' for next year.'"
I think this was pretty much expected by the club, in fact I'd suspect that Disko was largely re-signed on the expectation of Heath leaving. With O'Brien as the heir to the position and Nathan Conroy next in line I'd hope we would give them a chance rather than looking for another hooker. To do so would be a kick in the face for young Adam who hasn't looked at all out of place when he's had the chance.
IF, there were to be incomings on the back of losing heath I can see more useful positions than hooker - a strong centre, for instance.
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| Gutted at this news, Heath was one of the last few quality players we had left. Going into next season with a hooker pairing of Diskin and O'Brien is a scary thought.
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| O'Brian has served his apprenticeship and like others have said, we need to give our youngsters genuine opportunities to cement their places, or they'll be off too.
Danny Addy can cover this position (as seen, doing very well in the Scotland shirt) and maybe Jarrod can play there too - we've not had an abundance of play makers, maybe 2014 might change that?
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| O'Brien deserves his chance as either first choice starting or interchange hooker next season. I'd like to sign another hooker to play the other position though, to free up Diskin for other duties, like getting the half time oranges ready.
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| Let's face it there have been rumours of L'Estrange going for months. It's not much of a surprise.
I reckon we may sign McShane since he'll be cheap and give us three option at hooker. This is important when you consider we often have two in the 17 and Diskin isn't getting any younger or quicker and O'Brien is only young and inexperienced.
Saying that though I can see us going with Diskin, O'Brien and Conroy if the season ticket sales stay as they are.
The bottom line is that unless more people buy season tickets the less chance we'll be able to strengthen the team. We're living hand to mouth. If you want top flight RL in Bradford you have to get your hand in your pocket until we can land outselves a big money backer.
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| Quote ="woolly07" He decided the obvious way and will get a contract down under quickly.'"
If he does, that will be two players the club have released early who have landed NRL contracts immediately with us seeing not a penny.
Naughton I could understand, fee wouldn't be that much and potentially first refusal if/when he returns to the UK could be worth more. This isn't the same, smacks of us being in a very weak position even with our own players.
No gripe with Heath, he has to look out for himself and his family and I wish him well.
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| Season ticket sales are like the chicken and the egg, people won't buy whilst we continue to leak our best players and we can't sign players because people won't buy season tickets. One of the two has to give and it'll have to be the club I reckon.
This has been rumoured for ages even before the season ended, you would have hoped we've been planning for this for a while now and have some good news lined up.
Don't blame Heath and nobody can question his contribution whilst he was here.
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| Gutted at Heath leaving i always thought the the team played better with him on the field, really liked the bloke. Good luck back in Oz mate. ![bow down a014.gif](//www.rlfans.com/images/smilies//a014.gif)
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| I'm more bothered that a rhino fan announced this!!! ![Shoot Poster a026.gif](//www.rlfans.com/images/smilies//a026.gif)
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| Don't like the sound of Diskin being first choice with O'Brien/Conroy as a replacement from the bench. We are going to really miss L'Estrange.
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| Agree heath has been a great clubman, I am not sad to see him go too much logic when you take away the sentiment, valuable quota spot, two promising young hookers add in addy and sammut for cover and you have less need for an expensive quota spot.
I say thanks for everything heath all the best to you and family.
If a decent player comes up in a position we are not as blessed in, i.e. prop. I like our first choice four but with injuries/suspensions we could definitely do with more for the year.
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| That's two down of the senior players our esteemed leader has got rid of now, wonder if he can get shut of the last two in the nick of time before this gale blows over.
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| We maybe need to remember that Diskin played the second half of last season whilst carrying injuries which affected his mobility, this should have been sorted by now and hopefully, by the first kick off, he'll be pretty much back up to speed. Obviously it would have been better if Heath had stayed but it's not desperation time by any means.
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| You have to worry whether Diskin is up to a full SL season now without picking up a few knocks and missing some games. That leaves a lot of pressure on young O'Brien and whilst I am pleased he looks like he will be getting more game time next year it might be a bit too much to ask.
If we go into 2014 without recruiting another hooker I reckon it'll be because we failed to land our replacement. I'm fairly certain they have at least been in talks with a potential new hooker.
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| TBH, although I'm sad to see him go, I'm glad at least one of the players leaving is leaving for a good reason other than having agents in his ear telling him he's a superstar or other idiotic reasonings.
But the club are now desperately in need of additional players. We had a lightweight squad last year and it's just as light, if not lighter this year.
If Hardaker and McShane are going spare at Leeds, then I'd happily take them as Cummins says he wants competition for places and both of those players would add that to the team as well as Hardaker adding some strike power to the back line
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| Of course, the last time we got a hooker from Leeds who was at the beginning of his career, he turned out alright!
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| I always liked the look of McShane. When he actually played for Leeds he looked really good. It surprised me that constantly started Burrow there then putting Sinfield there :/ Don't get me wrong Burrow did a cracking job for them but McShane is an out and out 9.
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| Quote ="Bulls Boy 2011" McShane is an out and out bellend.'" Edited for accuracy
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| Well i am waiting for my apologies he told me this bla bla bla. Good club man bla bla bla the lad broke a code of honour that stands with all men. When things are going bad you stick together not run off and back stab those around you. Anyways each to their own opinions. Told you Aldo xx
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| Quote ="leeds fan"Well i am waiting for my apologies he told me this bla bla bla. Good club man bla bla bla the lad broke a code of honour that stands with all men. When things are going bad you stick together not run off and back stab those around you. Anyways each to their own opinions. Told you Aldo xx'"
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| Quote ="leeds fan"Well i am waiting for my apologies he told me this bla bla bla. Good club man bla bla bla the lad broke a code of honour that stands with all men. When things are going bad you stick together not run off and back stab those around you. Anyways each to their own opinions. Told you Aldo xx'"
Except that you're attempts are portraying L'Estrange as some sort of judas are so far off the mark that it's not even funny.
Unlike Whitehead and Bateman, L'Estrange has not left because someone has told him he's a superstar and should move to another club so that person can get a cut of his sign on fees. He's stayed in Oz to raise his daughter. You know, looking to provide the best upbringing he can for his new family.
The fact is most people already knew Heath's decision before you came on here as it was the reason for Diskin getting a contract extension.
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| Nope credit where's it due, he was right.
I mentioned about Naughton looking to move. However, like you, these transfers have feck all to do with someone who posts something on a message board, especially it seems one with some inferior told you so complex. But well done in hearing something and putting it on a forum.
Now, shall we all spam southstand to say they won't win the Cup. Then be all gloaty come August when the inevitable happens.
(Although sod's law says Leeds will win!)
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| Even though it'd be a long shot with the other teams interested, McShane could always join us on loan.
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| Cripesginger was right about Heath leaving - he is the OP. 24hrs before LeedsFan...
Although the twitter/captaincy allegation has yet to be proven either way (and is unlikely to be).
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| Anybody seen what LeStrange has put on twitter.Signed off with dignity, unlike some people we know
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