big news with a few changes so far.

Rhinos FT - Player Performance Director - Richard Hunwicks
Rhinos FT - Lead physiotherapist - vacant
All Rhinos organisations - Team Manager - Jason Davidson

As well as John Bastien. We are looking very good coming into 2022. With decent signings on/off the pitch.

Jason Davidson moving will be a huge improvement in the quality of conditioning. He is Leeds through and through just currently sat on the wrong seat on the bus

What does a performance director do anyway?

Do you actually know what his role has been for the past couple of years?

Why?

The world has moved on and you need elite support for elite level sport - does Jason Davidson provide that in the correct area where he can add value?

Part of his role is to ensure the players conditioning is where it needs to be for participation in elite sport

Head of athletic performance - what do you think that encompasses - do you think it might have something to do with the conditioning of the players?

I've no idea but he certainly doesn't lack the qualifications for the job.

Davison has moved around a bit - inevitable as he's been at the club so long.

Even if Hunwicks brings in a fresh voice and some different methods, there is value in that. This pre-season is going to have to be a brutal one, but also very well structured and tailored.

Anything that supports the critical development of our young players has to be welcomed, and the club clearly think this appointment is needed. It's all about young player development now, we have the players in the system. If our young players come back 5-10% stronger and fitter next year it will make a massive difference.

So it begs the question why do the club feel a change is needed?