With Lee Smith also in contention.

Nah just stronger than last year in terms of depth plus the likes of Watkins ,BjB and Hardaker 1 yr wiser and of course there should be less chance of seeing your favourite no4 Prop in the 17 week in week out.

I predict that he'll get more. Seriously.

Yes I toyed with that one too.

Maybe put Ablett on the bench and Clarkson to SR.

Still some good options though with reasonably good back up too.

And Briscoe, Ward and Watson for the backs.

Pitts, Kirke,Ambler,Singleton and Amor for the forwards.

Who needs overseas signings?

I think Delaney certainly justifies his place in the 17 and Hauraki could be much better this year.

FWIW Kirke I thought had a good game Boxing Day too.

To be followed up by a [i'Can the Rhinos go all season unbeaten?'[/i thread.

If they remain unbeaten going in to the GF; having won the WCC, Challenge Cup and Hubcap, I promise to start this thread.

Sadly, you're right. One thing about Kirke is that every coach we've had has continually selected him. It makes a mockery of those who excuse his efforts by saying he's a cheap squad player. He's a 1st choice 1st teamer and has been for a number of seasons, for some bizarre reason.



I'd like to see him ousted or, alternatively, merit his selection.

Mcdermott doesn't strike me as the sort of coach who will pick a player due to sentimental value, with the additions of Moore, Ambler, Griffin and possibly Amor mid season, Kirke will have to be in top form to get a look in this season imo.

I thought the deal with Amor is that we have a mid season deadline to decide whether we want him back for 2013 and beyond?

Maybe so, I thought if we decided to sign him we would get him instantly, but actually it's more likely he would remain there on loan. Even still, Kirke will have alot of work to do to make the 17 this year injury permitting.