cant really fault that Diskin is not gonna set the world on fire but he is solid, and will be a good signing. Good luck to him, think this is a case of the best deal for all concerned. He never really worked well coming off the bench for us and i hope he goes well for you

injury cover for diskin/lestrange, maybe give him a go at loose forward? If he isnt happy with that then I expect we'll be seeing him leave. Always liked wagga but he isnt in the same league as diskin/l'estrange imo.

I agree with all of that.



We need some solidity in the middle of the field and Diskin provides that. At 28 he's still got plenty of rugby left in him too.



As for Godwin, I expect him to be back up to the other two and occasionally filling in here and there. If injuries strike he'll be in.

I am surprised at Diskin leaving Leeds but on the other hand it is a good signing for us, interesting to see the amount of quality players who have signed for us considering how poor we have been for the past few years not that I am complaining just what we need to stuff the opposition next season.

I'm very pleased with this signing. Can see him being the starting hooker with L'estrange reverting to the job as impact bench hooker. Hood's comments in the T&A piece suggest all three (Godwin, Diskin, L'Estrange) will be staying which can only be a benefit.



The squad and team in general looks a lot more solid with strong competition for places. The thing I want to see a return to is us being a team that is extremely hard to beat. Last season there were far too many walk in tries and periods of lacklustre defending.



I think the squad at present is looking like it might deliver that. Players will be eager to impress their new coach and cement a starting spot.



The key is the halves now. If we get a couple of players that are great at unlocking defences we might have a great blend on our hands!

I agree with most of that, can't see Godwin being utilised at Loose though with Donaldson, Langley and possibly Addy in line for that position.

don't want to see langley used a loose forward. he's much more effective in 2nd row imo. Agree about addy and donaldson long term, just dont think there quite ready physically to hold the spot down for a whole season yet. Think godwin or royston could offer us something a bit different there. We've certainly got plenty of options in terms of squad rotation this year which we havent had the benefit of for a few years. Nice problem for potter to have.

Spot on that.



I'm happy with this signing, onto the halves now please messers Hood and Potter...

Who are your quality signings by the way?

While none of them are top drawer, superstar signings, it's difficult to argue that any of them don't strengthen the position they play.



As it stands (with another 2 or 3 still rumored to be coming in), I'm more than happy with the squad assembled so far for 2011

So far..Elima, Diskin, Royston, Hargreaves and i believe Ainscough..We are taking a punt on Walker and Raynor (hopefully they will come good)..Sibbit has been signed as cover and i can't coment on Ah Van as i've not seen him play..



If we can now bring in a steady Scrum Half along with Leon Pryce i'd say as a squad we look strong..



Would'nt you?

Godwin at loose?

Nobody can be serious about that cant they?



He's a mediocre hooker, and crap anywhere else.

what attributes do you see as esential to a loose forward? Langley is a hard worker but he has not got the hands or speed of thought to make a strong loose forward. donaldson is the most natural loose forward we have but speed,guile good hands and the ability to tackle way above his weight and rarely miss a tackle would stand godwin in good stead to do a good job there.

Addy is the nearest thing we have to the classic loose forward.



Langley hasn't the skills, Godwin hasn't either and is too small, Donaldson still needs to bulk up.