Willie Leyshon goes around AGAIN!

[JessEel]

Leyshon on year's deal
By PAUL SUTTOR
January 13, 2004


THE Dragons have added an extra dose of experience to their
youthful squad as they continue their build-up to the 2004 National Rugby League season.

Much travelled forward Willie Leyshon has been signed on a one-year, incentive-based contract.

The 27-year-old second rower played for Parramatta last year after previous stints with Melbourne, the Northern Eagles and North Sydney.

Leyshon has been dogged by knee injuries throughout his 91-game career and the Dragons ensured his fitness was up to scratch before putting pen to paper on the deal.

St George Illawarra chief executive Peter Doust said Leyshon would be a handy back-up option for the red and white forward pack this season.


"Willie had a pretty short season last year. He was at Melbourne then had some personal reasons to leave Melbourne and come back to Sydney, but he didn't play much football (at Parramatta)," he said.

"He's another one of those second-tier type players for us. His manager came to us armed with a proposition that was viewed as salary cap-effective.

"Willie had a check-up last Monday and everything was fine. Almost a year off will put him in pretty good stead this season."


This story was found at: http://illawarramercury.com.au/articles/2004/01/13/1073877794892.html

but i found it on the dragons forum. wow! this guy has been plagued by bad luck, but he sticks to it. Good on him... poor bugger

 

[Jic Jarrett]

Hope he lasts more than a handful of games................

 

[Agent Mulder]

This guy retires more times then he prolly has had women.

 

[Alan Shore]

He's very talented though and injuries have recked a career that potentially could have extended to rep footy. A good signing for the Dragqueens.

 

[bartman]

He did alright for us in Premmies last year, and quit/got injured just when I thought he was gonna get a run in firsts? You wouldn't pay much for him, just because he's a real risk of not lasting the season.

 

[planeteels]

He's very talented though and injuries have recked a career that potentially could have extended to rep footy. A good signing for the Dragqueens.

ahhh i remember the days when Willie, my other mates and I used to play tackle footy on the vactant land near my house in Doonside... Even back then he was a good player!!


willie had alot of potential but the injury monster got himat a very young age......

he was scouted by Norths when he was playing Schoolboy footy for Blacktown Boys..

 

[Hollywood Jesus]

good to see the Willie standing up once again!

 

[JessEel]

onya HJ :roll:

 

[Freak]

He did alright for us in Premmies last year, and quit/got injured just when I thought he was gonna get a run in firsts? You wouldn't pay much for him, just because he's a real risk of not lasting the season.

He did play first grade for us on more than one occassion.

Cannot believe he is going around again. You would think 3 knee reco's would be enough to stop anyone, and last time I spoke to him it was!!!!

I hope he is making the right decision, and I wish him all the best!!

 

[bartman]

Yeah, I think I must've missed those first grade games, away games or something?

His first game for First Div I remember being impressed, and trying to find out who this unlisted number 22 was, with the strapping on his leg!

Good luck to him, he must be a glutton for punishment.

 

[Redback71]

hey jesseel how did u do that avatar

 

[JessEel]

Raiders2004 did it for me, i know how cool is it!!! its my boys!

but he also said go to www.download.com and search for GIF animator or something

 

[PB]

This is an email i got from a friend in regard to the signing of Leyshon....

I CAN LIVE WITH NATHAN LONG

I CAN COPE WITH JOHN OLZARD

IM NOT SUICIDAL OVER ANDREW FREW

IM PISSED ABOUT TONY JENSEN

BUT PLEASE TELL ME WE HAVENT BOUGHT F*#KIN WILLIE LEYSHON!!!!!!

MUM, GET ME BOOTS, CAUSE IM HAVIN A TRIAL FOR THE DRAGONS

OFFICIALLY ------ THE WORST OFF SEASON RECRUITMENT OF ALL TIME

:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[JessEel]

poor bugger, i remember saying that when we signed him last year??!!!! :lol:

 

[Jic Jarrett]

PB, Tell ya mate that Willie is a great buy as long as he stays injury free.

 

[Eelectrica]

Good luck to Willie L. Hope he does better than the other big Willie.

 

[Nikki]

This guy is a serial pest and is probably costing some poor young "talented" kid a spot in the team. He should make up his mind, either his knee is dodgy and he cant play or he is gunna play a full season. Its not fair to just hang on...