Just keeps getting better and better!

Followed up strong performances most of the year & a decent shift in the cup final by one of his best showings in a Leeds shirt last night (admittedly against awful opposition). Carried strongly, broke tackles and did his usual work in defence.

Hats off to the big man - easily in our top 3 props at the moment

to be fair thats not hard at the moment and you have to ask why its taken so long for the penny to drop in regards to taking the ball in hard

Should also add JP was immense again. Promoted the ball seemingly at will-if there's a record for number of offloads in a game he must have come close to breaking it

Boooo hiss

Take your negativity somewhere else-embrace the improvement!





In all seriousness I wonder if his lifestyle, diet & fitness work which a couple of player mentioned during the Wembley build up contributes to him maintaining decent form & still looking fairly fresh at this stage of the season

He's no stranger to the curry house

My mate turned to me last night and said "has someone bought Kirke a full-length mirror because he's suddenly realised how big he is... and it's only take 5 years"

Kirke was excellent last night and has indeed been much improved this year.

Interestingly, I had a rumour last night that Amor is coming back and Kirke is headed in the other direction.

I'd be genuinely disappointed were he to leave. Another part of the 4 ring winners leaving at the peak of his powers (which he seems to be) would be a shame.

I would love amor to be a success but will wait to see him in a Leeds jersey doing the business before I hail him as a hero. I remember how "ready" people claimed he was before his debut

Kirke has been much better this year and doesn't appear to be shirking his work load. But lets not pretend he's anything special. Based upon what I've seen of Amor at Wakefield he'd be an enormous upgrade over kirke at prop.

Agreed. In a straight choice there's no contest. I'd rather keep Kirke and have Amor in addition though, as I think Kirke has provided a useful squad role over the years. I guess it all depends on wages though, if Kirke is cheap he's useful.

much rather ship Moore or Hauraki to trinity than lose Kirke. Given Tiberius can play SR as well, he gives us extra flexibility which they don't.

Now just what's going on here?????? Praise for Ian Kirke, this just won't do.posting.php?mode=reply&f=17&t=535844&tsmp=1346608557# Next thing we know, we'll be agreeing with some refs decisions. No, maybe that's taking things just too far.

Now just what's going on here?????? Praise for Ian Kirke, this just won't do.posting.php?mode=reply&f=17&t=535844&tsmp=1346608557# Next thing we know, we'll be agreeing with some refs decisions. No, maybe that's taking things just too far.