put a cheeky bid in for Mathers?? Seems he is on his way to hull, but we could play him at full back, moving Smith to centre. When Webb comes back, it gives us extra cover at full back and in the halfs should we need it

No, no, no.

That Mathers has long since sailed, this one is a pale imitation.

Disagree. Think he is very low on confidence, and think he could come in and do a job in the squad for us. Would also mean that we could release Ablett to go into the second row instead of centre for us if Ash or another centre was to get injured.

I see what yer saying emm but Bjb is nearing full fitness and going by what bluey has been saying in the league publications and the yep expect to see him back there sooner rather than later.
P.s As much as i like mather's his time has gone imo maybe in the future who knows but Bjb for me every time.

That's fair enough but as Leeds generally don't do sloppy seconds it's all rather academic.

Mathers has shown nothing (bar one match V Leeds) since his return to suggest he could hold down a starting place at Wigan let alone Leeds. IMO of course.

Mercer?*

*Not that in any way am I saying that Ming was sloppy seconds. I always had a soft spot for Mercer, so actually think the opposite.

There have been a few notable exceptions hence the 'generally' bit to the comment but they were very much in the minority. IIRC, of the 132 players to have represented Leeds in the SL Era only Mercer and Dean Bell have had two debuts with the club.

He seems to be too much of a liberty for Wigan now. I think he played his best rugby when he was with us, now when he isn't injured he'll be getting suspended.

Ey up Shabbs. Good to have you back.

Do we need him? We have strong cover for Webb in Smith and an upcoming youngster in BJB, if we should buy anyone at this present time... it should be a centre.