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Time for Trout to really stamp his mark on the 8 shirt. Lammy has shown patience and loyalty to him and Halton. Halton looked the part second half of last year and will go very well. Trout has had his moments but still needs to cement that front row starting position. For what it’s worth I think he will have a big year if he can stay fit for the opening games and get his confidence. The last few games last season he was looking impressive. Gaz OB will be the talking point but he is dependable, runs hard, tackles hard, has an eye for a gap, and backs-up well. We will likely be still on the lookout for a 6 but Gaz will give 100% and Lammy obviously trusts him. 1-17 right now will give us top 6, with anywhere 4-6 doable with a fair shake of the injury tree. We also know we have cap space to strengthen or shore up where needed as the season unfolds. All in all I can’t wait. We are younger and faster. But let’s give them a few games to hit their stride Leythers. Updated prediction as we stand, 4th-5th and at least the semi again come business time. Also at least a semi in the challenge cup.

Agreed VL. Let's just hope we stay a lot fitter this year! I predict another couple of signings when the players become available.

Need a 6 and a quality 2nd rower to be at the top. If injuries hit again we'll be struggling.

Why are we wasting an overseas slot on 25. Ben Nakubuwai? He is way down the pecking order and obviously didn't impress in Lanzarote.

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/le ... s-released Clickbait from Aaron Bower - Still looking for the recruitment hint - must be written in invisible ink.

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/le ... s-released Clickbait from Aaron Bower - Still looking for the recruitment hint - must be written in invisible ink.

[quote="Frank Bumper Farrell":1478nxrl]Why are we wasting an overseas slot on 25. Ben Nakubuwai? He is way down the pecking order and obviously didn't impress in Lanzarote.[/quote:1478nxrl] He's contracted. If we can't get rid (sale or loan), we have to keep him.

[quote="Septimius Severus":29k3hvow]https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/leigh-leopards-drop-major-recruitment-hint-as-2025-squad-numbers-released Clickbait from Aaron Bower - Still looking for the recruitment hint - must be written in invisible ink.[/quote:29k3hvow] So, GOB getting the 6 shirt is a hint that we're not in for Sneyd any more. Not sure how much more of a hint they needed after the owner of the club specifically said we're not in for him earlier in the week.