I like Croft. However, a club of Leeds' ambitions has certain expectations of a marquee half-back. 


Is Croft up there with the very best halves in the competition? While there have been glimpses and occasional game-breaking performances, let's be honest, he's just not doing it enough. He's no French or Lewis (at Leeds), not even close.


Is Croft up there with the best Leeds halves we've seen in recent decades? The answer is a firm 'no', but perhaps he still has time on his side, especially if the Arthur message keeps to bed in. Definitely behind the likes of Schofield, Harris, McGuire and Sinfield Snr. As good as Gale (factoring in Gale's kicking game)? Being better (at Leeds) than Sezer, Frawley, Sutcliffe, Austin etc isn't really the hallmark of the player we're looking for.


I would say if the price is right *and* a better player is available, we should move. These things are unlikely to happen though, and we're probably better off with him for now.

I remember when only Ian Watson would do. 

If McNamara became Leeds coach I think I would have to take a break from watching. It would  be unbearable.

Gone a bit quiet on Hastings / Frawley movement... anyone heard anything further ? 

Sounds like Burgess and Maninga will be coaching at Perth. In terms of name recognition, it makes sense, but they better have some good assistant coaches because I think either are great technically or tactically.


I think Arthur ends up at Newcastle, though.

McNamara has been sacked by Catalans.