Probably Salford where at least we would get a fee unless he is sacked of course and he becomes a free agent and we get zilch.
At least he can team up with his new mates Chase and Hock!

Whatever his "personal problems" are (and I think we've all heard speculation of one form or another), I wouldn't expect either the Rhinos or England camps to comment on the publicly without the player first doing so himself.

If it means more rubbish gets dumped on McNamara's head for being "uncooperative" so be it, but you would hope the player's privacy would be respected first and foremost.

I've heard a rumour about Zak's replacement and I look forward to a lively forum if that comes to fruition.

There will be some massive negative reactions.

There isn't a replacement. And I doubt very much that Leeds would bring back Mathers even if there was.

Is it Gary Connolly?

Its gonna be Bjb isnt it IF he departs??

If the Wigan rumours are true, we should try and get Ryan Hampshire in return

Within the last decade Leeds have stuck with young players who've been up to a lot worse than what Hardaker is rumoured to have done.

Even if he is on the outer for whatever reason selling him to Wigan would make about as much sense as them selling Tomkins to us.

Is that the real name of Lord Connolly of Carlsberg?

Someone have a sense of realism at last.

Quite right. Gary would get more money for him from the NRL and would avoid strengthening a rival.

It would be a disaster If Zak left, it really would. I think he is absolutely awesome and has been a rock for Leeds this season. We will be a worse side with BJB at FB without a doubt, thats even with Briscoe on the wing. What ever disciplinary issues are going on, getting rid of Zak should only happen unless its absolutely necessary with simply no other option. And even at that selling him to a SL club would be way beyond stupid. I can stand losing players to the NRL and even Union, but losing our talent to other SL clubs is a disaster.

I think a lot of people are seriously over reacting here.....

I can confirm it is indeed Lauaki.

Now official. Hardaker has withdrawn from the England squad for personal issues.

By the tone of the statement it doesn't sound like a disciplinary issue particularly.

Unless its a bit of misdirection by the England camp, but I doubt their skill at doing that sort of thing and in the age of twitter its hard to keep it quiet.

From what I have heard, and I'm not giving this source any credibility, it's someone who does indeed play full back for a cash strapped West Yorkshire club, but it's not Mathers and it's not Wakey. A bit out of left field this one.

Look, if the punchline to this is Michael Platt, it's not funny.....

Nope. Right club though.

Hope it's all rumour that Hardaker is moving on, he's already very good and has the potential to be world-class.

There are two options to the G1 rumour ("cash-strapped West Yorkshire club not Wakey" doesn't completely narrow it down). Kearney is a very decent player though not as good as Zak and another over-30. As for the other option not sure how punching out Father Christmas while out on the mickey fits in to the zero-tolerance Royal Marine approach.

The rumour I've heard today is Kearney.

Like you I hope it's all nonsense and our full back is a fully committed, sober and enthusiastic hardaker.

Why are we assuming he his being shown the door. Maybe he is having girlfriend trouble or family trouble. And his head is not in the right place. Or even mental health issues.

Personal reasons? www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/24811351 Fantastic.

Personal reasons? www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/24811351 Fantastic.

England have said they "will work with Leeds to support Hardaker, who has asked for privacy." If we take that at face value, particularly the "work with Leeds bit" then it could be as you say.

Whatever his issues are I really hope for his own sake that he gets them sorted. Rugby is secondary.