According to todays YEP. Leeds asking for £100k with Eastwood expected to go back to NRL.

Possibly the worst kept secret in rugby league?

Lets get somebody in leeds that wants to be here!!

Nothing online!

Isn't he oing to the rugby mecca that is Warrington then?

Bit of a shame this one for me...Would of loved to see him in a Rhinos shirt doing exactly what he did in the NRL

Like people have mentioned if the lad isn't happy here, then get someone in who will jump at the chance at playing for a club our size.

Would you get another NRL player or is there anyone in the SL that could replace him?

Shame. He could have one of our greatest overseas players. Hopefully the club will find a better replacement.

I'm stuck between these three feelings about this one:

1. Pussy, what kind of man want's to run home with his tail between his legs after a couple of months.
2. Great, this gives us a chance to sign a tough hard yards prop who will help to take some of the pressure off of JP. IMHO none of our other props make anything like enough metres and we now have a chance to get someone else in.
3. Meh, there was a successful Leeds Rhinos before Eastwood, and there will be after as well.

Oh, and this makes me even more pleased that we resigned Ali for another year.

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Bad news for us, but if the player wants to leave, then let him. No point in keeping at a club he has no desire to play for.

Sad to say he has represented very poor value on the clubs outlay of time and money.

The club is right to look for a transfer fee.

Meh where were you 2hrs ago?

Be interesting to see if we bring anyone in and in what position because imo we have enough back-rowers.

He's been in and out.

Played some good stuff, played some sloppy stuff.

If he wants to go and we get some cash, fair enough.

With Ali back and fit, I don't really see the need to play him again.

We all know he doesn't like the cold, nasty, English weather. That will be due come the play-offs, so he shouldn't feature.

I wouldn't want him taking a spot from someone who wants to play for us and wants to have a future at Leeds.

He can come in after maybe significant challenge cup games and assist in our league position. That would be handy for us (Eastwood has done whats in his interest, so we should use him for ours!), but come the play-offs - bye Greg!!

so after all that messing about with his passport he doesnt even want to be here Maybe we can set up a deal with Wests tigers and do a straight swap with Ellis

Good stuff.

Eastwood is a big pussy.

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I'd love us to go for Louis MS. Bit of an unknown quantity at the moment with bags of potential. But with the likes of Peacock, Kylie, Ali, and still Big baz in the wings he could really turn into an outstanding player. plus he is young and english.

I feel things would have been different if it hadn't been for the injuries. Must be tough not being able to do the thing you both enjoyed and earn your living from.

Shame about Greg
but we should either bring in a powerhouse prop
or bring steve matai in and give senior the number 15 shirt and bring him off the bench or start him at second row

A bit harsh, I don't think that's the case tbh.

That sounds quite an amicable relationship the club have with him.

Is a club in the NRL really going to pay £100k? I doubt it. What happens if nobody does? How low will Leeds accept?

Things can change very quickly. Before the fickle fans postings go overboard on slamming him. Maybe we should see if he actually goes first.

Mate not wishing to get into a pi$$ing contest but that line is fresh coming from our resident "the team are finished" poster fickle or what?

Agreed, he's homesick, but that doesn't mean he has no desire to play for us. When he's been on the field this year he's put in a really good shift.

While I'm pleased Leeds have not just released him for no compensation, i'm not convinced we'll get a substantial transfer fee for him, so might end up with a compromise deal. A player exchange may be on the cards.

Gutted.

Hmm it would seem reading between the lines it isn't all down to the injuries. if its true the Bulldogs really want him back no doubt they will have been tapping him up via his agent. now take into account the number of ex NRL players over here who have said they are homesick, had their contracts torn up and then gone home only to start playing again in the NRL. I think Leeds have realised whats going on here and decided to use a bit of clout.

As I see it Leeds are going to keep hold of his registration and not just rip his contract up meaning we will require a fee. The reason been it looks like GH is not happy about the underhand offers coming from the NRL. Now i maybe wrong but if he really wanted to, GH could hold his registration but not include him in the squad meaning he would still get paid but now count of the cap as he would never be played.

P.s. having thoght again, if Eastwood was indeed on loads of money, bring in Louis MS and turn him into a second rower and then bring back Scruton