Garry Scofield joined Leeds in 1987 from Hull FC for a then-record £155,000 transfer fee. He immediately became a key player for the club, due to his speed, vision, and try-scoring prowess. Schofield was renowned for his ability to read the game and his knack of scoring interception tries – a skill that saw him nicknamed ‘The Poacher’. He played a pivotal role in Leeds’ 1988 Yorkshire Cup victory, scoring a brace of tries as the Loiners defeated Castleford 33-12. Over his nine-year stint at Leeds, he amassed 147 tries in 251 appearances, cementing his legacy as one of the club’s all-time greats.
Leeds Record
- Games: 251
- Tries: 147
- Goals: 64
- Drop Goals: 30
- Points: 746