"He will act as a replacement for Tom Amone and Tuitavake revealed that he spoke to the former Leyther before his move to the club. “When my manager rang me and said Leigh Leopards had made me an offer it was one of the clubs that I had my eye on," he said. “I’ve followed Tom’s journey at Leigh, and I spoke to him before I signed. He told me how good it was at Leigh and made me want to take that step. Playing under Adrian Lam was another big factor in my decision." https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... s-30591430

"He will act as a replacement for Tom Amone and Tuitavake revealed that he spoke to the former Leyther before his move to the club. “When my manager rang me and said Leigh Leopards had made me an offer it was one of the clubs that I had my eye on," he said. “I’ve followed Tom’s journey at Leigh, and I spoke to him before I signed. He told me how good it was at Leigh and made me want to take that step. Playing under Adrian Lam was another big factor in my decision." https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... s-30591430

Speed and youth certainly seems to be a focus for 2025 with the latest signing Alec Tuitavake fitting that exact mood.

As the next phase of the 5 year plan I like the direction.

We will need to give the team 4-6 games to set as the younger players settle in, but it bodes well for the second half of the season and then beyond.

I agree VL. I suspect it was the plan but it has been brought forward at greater speed by the number of high profile departures, some of whom were clearly unexpected.



I also like the way that we are going but I am worried that it may take quite a bit longer than 4-6 games for the team to come together. The squad is undergoing a major overhaul, more than the club intended, and one key position at half back is still unfilled - less than 2 months away from the start of the new season. For this reason I am worried at this stage that it could be a season of pain and mid-table mediocrity.



My mood could very easily be lifted by further signing announcements but at this point optimism is in short supply. I just think that without evidence to the contrary that we all have to be a little realistic and and rein in expectation but hope that we will all be pleasantly surprised.

Mid table mediocrity? There's only 12 teams in the competition. 'Mid table' is top 6!

good point - outside top six then

Jeez there is a few half full glasses on this thread, top 6 and top 8 aims? The squad will be at max cap and maybe even 3 marque players anything outside the top 6 is a disaster. You dont attract people like Davey Armstrong to finish 8th.. hes a game changer at the highest level. Most of the signings are young hungry players who are determined to get back to the NRL just like Kai and Tom. Pre season trip to Lanza will get the squad settled with targets set and those targets defo wont be mid table. The added speed in the team will be our biggest game changer in 2025. Strap yourselves in its going to be a good one!!

I hope you're right, but there will be a number of clubs with max cap and 3 marquee contracts, it doesn't guarantee anything. We have 5 players moving over from Australia, and without the luxury of developing for one season in the second tier like Amone and O'Donnell had.



A lot will depend on how good the new forwards are, because we've lost a lot of quality in the pack, and how quickly the new players settle and gel.



If 2025 proves to be a year of transition, and we secure the retentions that we want to, I'd be more than willing to cut them some slack.

Depends on the next few Signings for me as it stands we are definitely short in a few areas specifically halfback and back row.

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... w-30654322 No need to worry about Milford rocking up at the LSV.

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... w-30654322 No need to worry about Milford rocking up at the LSV.

The squad numbers should be released soon which ought to provide more clarity on whether or not we have one quota space still available.

If we’ve decided to keep hold of Ben, I’d imagine it will be on a similar basis to last season. Would expect to see him out on loan if we get another quota signing over the line.

https://www.totalrl.com/david-armstrong ... er-league/ I like this lad's attitude. Not prepared to wait for his chance, but would prefer to go out and grab it (carpe diem). Can't wait to see him in action.

https://www.totalrl.com/david-armstrong ... er-league/ I like this lad's attitude. Not prepared to wait for his chance, but would prefer to go out and grab it (carpe diem). Can't wait to see him in action.