2024 Transfer Tracker

3 minutes ago, LeytherRob said:

I think even if it was an equivalent swap in terms of salary its a good deal for us considering McIntosh is younger and more versatile(covering wing, FB and centre). 

The latest development is Ed Chamberlain also off to Hull, which definitely suggests we're making some additional space so hopefully someone else coming in at some point soon.

Just seen that about Chamberlain. That one does make sense to me, he does need to be playing regularly, and it's not going to happen at Leigh now. In fact, if none of these deals were happening, I could see a situation where Briscoe would come in if one of our centres got injured, rather than Chamberlain. 

Chamberlain confirmed to Hull on 1 month loan now

McIntosh confirmed 2.5 year deal, Briscoe 18 month deal

I’m assuming Tom Briscoe to be on inflated wages as he signed when we were in the championship, I would imagine there is quite a few who are paid over their market value, (Davis, Holmes. Hughes, Hardaker) who will naturally wash out and free up some cap space. I can’t see see many of these getting another contract with us.

Nakabuwai would do a job for Bradford or Featherstone, with Chamberlain going out aswell I’d agree it looks like some business is being done as Macintosh won’t be on Briscoe money.

Is it transfer deadline day? This must be the busiest week of the year

27 minutes ago, binosh said:

I’m assuming Tom Briscoe to be on inflated wages as he signed when we were in the championship, I would imagine there is quite a few who are paid over their market value, (Davis, Holmes. Hughes, Hardaker) who will naturally wash out and free up some cap space. I can’t see see many of these getting another contract with us.

Nakabuwai would do a job for Bradford or Featherstone, with Chamberlain going out aswell I’d agree it looks like some business is being done as Macintosh won’t be on Briscoe money.

Hi Binosh, I thought Holmes played very well on Saturday and would go as far to say I would have him in the 2nd row with Kai before any of the others ag the moment.

As for McIntosh must say I didn't see that one coming, maybe get him in the centre ahead of Hardacre who is going backwards very quickly.

All my opinion of course.

33 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said:

Hi Binosh, I thought Holmes played very well on Saturday and would go as far to say I would have him in the 2nd row with Kai before any of the others ag the moment.

As for McIntosh must say I didn't see that one coming, maybe get him in the centre ahead of Hardacre who is going backwards very quickly.

All my opinion of course.

I dunno what people seem to have against Holmes, always plays well for us, has great pace still for a forward and our win % with him in the squad is much higher than without. He'd always be in my 17, whether it's 2nd row or prop.

1 hour ago, binosh said:

I’m assuming Tom Briscoe to be on inflated wages as he signed when we were in the championship, I would imagine there is quite a few who are paid over their market value, (Davis, Holmes. Hughes, Hardaker) who will naturally wash out and free up some cap space. I can’t see see many of these getting another contract with us.

Nakabuwai would do a job for Bradford or Featherstone, with Chamberlain going out aswell I’d agree it looks like some business is being done as Macintosh won’t be on Briscoe money.

John Davidson reporting that Matt Davis is signing on to a new 2 year deal, doubt he'll be on particularly high wages and don't mind him sticking around as he's versatile and a work horse who always gives maximum effort.

29 minutes ago, LeytherRob said:

I dunno what people seem to have against Holmes, always plays well for us, has great pace still for a forward and our win % with him in the squad is much higher than without. He'd always be in my 17, whether it's 2nd row or prop.

I’ve nothing against Holmes I think he has been good but he was at Warrington on what I can only assume was a good contract. I was merely stating he will probably be on an inflated contract with Leigh that comes to an end this year as he signed when we were a championship team. We would have had to pay “overs” to get the signature.

13 hours ago, LeytherRob said:

I dunno what people seem to have against Holmes, always plays well for us, has great pace still for a forward and our win % with him in the squad is much higher than without. He'd always be in my 17, whether it's 2nd row or prop.

I think Holmes suffered from a perception of how many minutes that he can play last year, after moving to prop. When really it was just Lam's policy to have Amone, Mulhern and Asiata on for as long as possible. I'd like to see him stay, non-quota middles seem to be at a premium at the moment, but his age and injury record this year could make it difficult for the club to decide where to pitch any contract offer in terms of value and contract length. 

I suspect Hughes and Hardaker are the ones on big contracts. My guess would be Hughes will be offered reduced terms (whether he accepts them is another matter) while Hardaker will move on. 

12 hours ago, binosh said:

I’ve nothing against Holmes I think he has been good but he was at Warrington on what I can only assume was a good contract. I was merely stating he will probably be on an inflated contract with Leigh that comes to an end this year as he signed when we were a championship team. We would have had to pay “overs” to get the signature.

Possibly, but now it's more a question of what other offers he gets elsewhere, rather than his current contract. If he's on an inflated contract at Leigh, I can't see likes of Wakefield matching that. If Leigh offered reduced terms, it might be his best option.

7 minutes ago, phiggins said:

Possibly, but now it's more a question of what other offers he gets elsewhere, rather than his current contract. If he's on an inflated contract at Leigh, I can't see likes of Wakefield matching that. If Leigh offered reduced terms, it might be his best option.

Hopefully, he will be offered what he is worth to the team, at this moment in time I would say more than what some of the other back row forwards will be on.