Re: Leigh Squad 2023 (possibly) : Mon Oct 03, 2022 7:59 pm  

Think Bongser saw Kieran celebrating with DB last night. He's been out of the team for a long time now but obviously still felt part of "The Journey" - testament to the great squad spirit nurtured by Lam Snr.

Good luck to him at Widnes (no irony intended).

Re: Leigh Squad 2023 (possibly) : Mon Oct 03, 2022 8:47 pm  

Septimius Severus wrote:

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/leigh-centurions-overseas-quota-dilemma-24839864

How the squad could line-up for next season if in Super League
1. Gareth O'Brien (Rumour only)
2. Blake Ferguson
3. Ed Chamberlain
4. Nene McDonald/Ricky Leutele
5. Josh Charnley
6. Lachlan Lam
7. Joe Mellor
8. Tom Amone
9. Edwin Ipape
10. Robbie Mulhern
11. Joe Wardle
12. Jack Hughes
13. John Asiata (2 contracts offered)
14. Matt Davies
15. Tom Briscoe (Rumour only)
16. Scott Taylor (Rumour only)
17. Ben Nakubuwei (Possible contract offer)
18. Keenan Brand
19. Ben Reynolds
20. Adam Sidlow (possible retention)

Possibly leaving the club
Caleb Aekins (return to Aus or NZ)
Kai O'Donnell (return to Aus)
Sam Stone (linked to Melbourne Storm)
Mark Ioane
Chris Green (future unknown - injured until 2023)
Luis Roberts
Jacob Jones
Krisnan Inu (Possible retirement)
Tom Nisbet (Currently on Loan)
Aaron Smith (Currently on Loan)
Jy Hitchcox
Keiron Dixon

Sad to see many of these names leaving the club, but I am sure this season will be a springboard for future success.

Dixon signed by Widnes, Inu and Iaone rumoured to be off to Keighley.

[Dick Jones]

Re: Leigh Squad 2023 (possibly) : Mon Oct 03, 2022 9:31 pm  

O Donnell signed I believe and smith and aiekin I heard

Re: Leigh Squad 2023 (possibly) : Tue Oct 04, 2022 12:26 am  

Dick Jones wrote:

O Donnell signed I believe and smith and aiekin I heard

The moment O’Donnell was announced I was excited. Aikens has become a vital part of our attack line and if often the link from the halves to the back line. Smith has been solid and has never let us down, plus he has consistently improved.
I would be very happy with all three if they are confirmed.

Re: Leigh Squad 2023 (possibly) : Tue Oct 04, 2022 1:03 am  

Didn't see O'Donnell announced, Vanners. Could you send a link, pretty please. Thoughts here on Kai have been posted before. Pleased about Smith (similarly posted before). Unless the Lam case goes in our favour, can't see how Kai & Caleb can both be ratified.

BTW Judging by Marwan's tweeted photo last night, Derek was certainly "RAT-ified" last night and has his own personal haka! Mind you, if you've paid a million for a party, you may as well enjoy it (or so Bongser can only ever imagine)!

Re: Leigh Squad 2023 (possibly) : Tue Oct 04, 2022 5:14 pm  

Bent&Bongser wrote:

Didn't see O'Donnell announced, Vanners. Could you send a link, pretty please. Thoughts here on Kai have been posted before. Pleased about Smith (similarly posted before). Unless the Lam case goes in our favour, can't see how Kai & Caleb can both be ratified.

BTW Judging by Marwan's tweeted photo last night, Derek was certainly "RAT-ified" last night and has his own personal haka! Mind you, if you've paid a million for a party, you may as well enjoy it (or so Bongser can only ever imagine)!

As far as I know he hasn’t been confirmed. I am just hoping both he and Caleb do stay. Quota spots permitting.

Re: Leigh Squad 2023 (possibly) : Tue Oct 04, 2022 6:01 pm  

With official announcements so far - including Derek's teweet that Asiata is signed up for SL next season - we have 5 quota places filled. If Lam comes off the quota, then it's only 4 so we have 2 or 3 places to fill. Victor Radley wants to play for Adrian Lam so DB needs to get his cheque book out and get it sorted This Video is Hosted on Youtube : Users should see the AUP for allowable uses

With official announcements so far - including Derek's teweet that Asiata is signed up for SL next season - we have 5 quota places filled. If Lam comes off the quota, then it's only 4 so we have 2 or 3 places to fill. Victor Radley wants to play for Adrian Lam so DB needs to get his cheque book out and get it sorted This Video is Hosted on Youtube : Users should see the AUP for allowable uses

Re: Leigh Squad 2023 (possibly) : Tue Oct 04, 2022 6:14 pm  

Gosh, what a tease!

Re: Leigh Squad 2023 (possibly) : Tue Oct 04, 2022 9:16 pm  

Looks like Tom Amone has signed a 2 year contract. https://twitter.com/tomamone13/status/1577288279183233025

Looks like Tom Amone has signed a 2 year contract. https://twitter.com/tomamone13/status/1577288279183233025

Re: Leigh Squad 2023 (possibly) : Tue Oct 04, 2022 9:41 pm  

Fantastic news!! Lam is off the quota and would Aekins be off the quota as he is playing for Wales? I'm not sure but someone may enlighten me. Hope so. Aekins try was absolute class and one of the best this season.