I think Chase is wishful thinking.

Griffin seems a done deal but will/can(?) only be announced officially after the anti tampering deadline, unless of course Huddersfield have given him permission to talk to and agree a deal with another club.

I hope we get Heighington.

Before the Griffin 'deal' we were strongly linked to Andy Lynch. I'm not sure now if the Griffin deal is instead of Lynch or as well as Lynch?

If it's as well as then I would have thought that would signal the end of Bailey's Leeds career unless of course we are releasing Amor or Ambler even though both are still under contract.

I think Buderus going home is a going to happend, it's just the finer points that need ironing out(I personally hope he stays).

I also think Ali will/should be released.

If Ali and Buderus both go then along with the loss if Senior one would hope we'd have plenty of £££££ for new major signings, or more funds to pay for the new South Stand

Is Matt Cooper wishful thinking, we need a quality centre and who else is there?

I would suggest that cooper is wishful thinking.

Take your pick.

Bold are worth a shot at getting

Brisbane Broncos
Rohan Ahern, Scott Anderson, Dane Carlaw, Dane Gagai, David Hala, Ben Hunt, Andrew McCullough, Josh McGuire, Jharal Yow Yeh


Canberra Raiders
Glen Buttriss, Danny Galea, Drury Low, Josh Miller, David Milne, Matt Orford, Joe Picker


Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Chris Armit, Tim Browne, Michael Lett, Brad Morrin, Mickey Paea, Andrew Ryan, Gary Warburton


Cronulla Sharks
Paul Aiton, Andrew Clayton, Dean Collis, Stuart Flanagan, Kose Lelei, Johnny Mannah, John Morris, Ben Pomeroy, Scott Porter, Tim Smith, Taulima Tautai, Ryan Tongia, Siosaia Vave, John Williams


Gold Coast Titans
Greg Bird, Preston Campbell, Luke Capewell, Marshall Chalk, Jordan Rankin, Esi Tonga, Clinton Toopi, William Zillman


Manly Sea Eagles
Jamie Buhrer, Matt Cross, Liam Foran, Joe Galuvao, Jason King, Brent Kite, Vic Mauro, Michael Robertson, Tim Robinson, George Rose, Terrence Seu Seu, Dean Whare, David Williams, Tony Williams


Melbourne Storm
Adam Blair, Mitchel Johnson, Luke Kelly, Sione Kite, Todd Lowrie, Sika Manu, Elijah Niko, Anthony Quinn, Chase Stanley, Troy Thompson, Atelea Vea, Sisa Waqa, Gareth Widdop, Adam Woolnough


New Zealand Warriors
Shaun Berrigan, Isaac John, Shaun Johnson, Jeremy Latimore, Kevin Locke, James Maloney, Alehana Mara, Shaun Metcalf, Joel Moon, Ukuma Ta'ai, Bill Tupou


Newcastle Knights
Cameron Ciraldo, Isaac De Gois, Kurt Gidley , Adam MacDougall, Constantine Mika, Kevin Naiqama, Wes Naiqama, Junior Sa'u, Korbin Sims, Steve Southern


North Queensland Cowboys
Isaak Ah Mau, Leeson Ah Mau, Clint Amos, Michael Bani, Matt Bowen, Shannon Gallant, Ash Graham, Blake Leary, Aaron Payne


Parramatta Eels
Chris Hicks, Tom Humble, Taniela Lasalo, Manase Manuokafoa, Casey McGuire, Pele Peletelese, Joel Reddy,


Penrith Panthers
Matt Bell, Sandor Earl, Shane Elford, Yileen Gordon, Masada Iosefa, Nigel Plum, Adrian Purtell, David Simmons, Nathan Smith, Tim Winitana, Michael Worrincy


South Sydney Rabbitohs
Shaun Corrigan, Beau Falloon, Nathan Merritt, Rhys Wesser


St George Illawarra Dragons
Matt Cooper, Adam Cuthbertson, Nick Emmett, Bronx Goodwin, David Gower, Jon Green, Michael Greenfield, Jake Marketo, Daniel Penese, Peni Tagive


Sydney Roosters
Tinirau Arona, Justin Carney, Jake Friend, Phil Graham, Martin Kennedy, Joseph Leilua, Kane Linnett, Jason Ryles


Wests Tigers
Mitch Brown, Geoff Daniela, Mark Flanagan, Liam Fulton, Junior Moors, Ben Murdoch-Masila, Matt Utai

I wonder if any are on GH's shopping list? I think in the forwards we have Griffin and Heighington (plus Andy Lynch?) lined up but it's a replacement for Senior where we have no news. Who would the Rhinos have a chance of getting?

Pomeroy looks the only centre good enough and realistic on that list.

Wouldnt mind Kite or Manu though.

Think we should get Toooops back.

George Riley says on his blog this week after interviewing senior that we've been scouting for his replacement for months and he expects a "Big Signing" to be announced in the next few weeks. www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/georgeriley/ ... exits.html

George Riley says on his blog this week after interviewing senior that we've been scouting for his replacement for months and he expects a "Big Signing" to be announced in the next few weeks. www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/georgeriley/ ... exits.html

A good number of those players above have either re-signed with their clubs or already signed elsewhere now. Don't think Pomeroy has though, who as mentioned would probably be attainable.

Pommeroy it is then



Tall,rangey(sp) centre with a decent ammount of pace and strength from what I've seen of Cronulla on Premier Sports this season.

I would imagine cheaper and more attainable than Matt Cooper?

Have you guys seen the exchange rate recently? The minimum wage in NRL is 55k. That was worth 25k in pounds a couple of years ago. On todays exchange its worth 37k. Ok, matters less if you are spending in the local currency but the impression is superleague is becoming less and less an attractive option. Together with a rumoured bumper TV deal and salary cap restructure, GH sleeve would have to have quite large amounts of cash up it for a quality Aussie signing. Investing in youth is strategically the best option

Youth is the way to go, with the odd sprinkling of experience and quality from overseas. What we do need to have is a structure and coach that will get the most out of the kids, and support them when they inevitably make mistakes.

Keith agrees 2 year deal with Crusaders RL www.crusadersrfl.com/article.php?id=5286

Keith agrees 2 year deal with Crusaders RL www.crusadersrfl.com/article.php?id=5286

Hall, Smith, Watkins, BJB, Hardaker, Coady (plus Elliot, Wilson and Chisolm).

Remind me again why Leeds need another Australian Back? They shouldn't have even re-signed Webb.

The back wouldn't neccessarily have to be Australian but given the ability and injury records of some of the above a quality addition in the three-quarter line may be required to compete for a play-off spot.

Ah I get you... a young British signing with plenty of potential. Someone like Jodie Broughton perhaps?

Plenty of good young wingers at Leeds already, just lacking somebody (with a proven record) to supply them.

Because Wilson and Ellito arent going to be good enough imo, Coady either, though he was a punt and its a good thing we took it.

Hall, BJB, Hardaker and Chisolm arent centres, Smith is a part time centre and that leaves us with a still very young Kallum Watkins.

Id be happy to see Delany go though, and have no doubt he will at the end of next year.

I agree with everything there apart from your last line. Delaney imo has a big future with the Rhinos in the back row. He is showing some really good signs already...how much better can he get playing second row whilst learning week in week out?

Like you say Smith is a part time centre and a very average one at best. Apart from his home coming against Bradford and his important winner against Wigan (Which was slack defending) in the CC last year he has been average in all positions tried.

Without a doubt a new centre is needed. Leeds have had too many injuries in the threequarters not to sign one.

Delaney is a decent centre making a good crack at 2nd row. But by the end of next season he will be 27, hardly a youngster and player still trying to make a position his own. Whilst he isnt a bad player, Im not sure he is the quality a team looking to challenge for the title should be having as an import.

Quote ="rhinoms"George Riley says on his blog this week after interviewing senior that we've been scouting for his replacement for months and he expects a "Big Signing" to be announced in the next few weeks. www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/georgeriley/ ... exits.html'" The "big signing" that George Riley refers to is to replace Keith Senior. In my opinion Chubb does not come into that category. What about Yeoman at Hull? I think the signing should add quality to the Rhinos and that narrows the field. Pomeroy from the NRL has been mentioned and he's out of contract at the end of the season as well. I think Matt Cooper is wishful thinking. If GH has been scouting for months I hope the signing is worth it!

Quote ="rhinoms"George Riley says on his blog this week after interviewing senior that we've been scouting for his replacement for months and he expects a "Big Signing" to be announced in the next few weeks. www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/georgeriley/ ... exits.html'" The "big signing" that George Riley refers to is to replace Keith Senior. In my opinion Chubb does not come into that category. What about Yeoman at Hull? I think the signing should add quality to the Rhinos and that narrows the field. Pomeroy from the NRL has been mentioned and he's out of contract at the end of the season as well. I think Matt Cooper is wishful thinking. If GH has been scouting for months I hope the signing is worth it!

I would be very disappointed but not massively supprised if clubb was our big signing!!

I would rather senior than clubb!!!

Agreed.

Maybe the rumour is a big signing for the Clubb?
Could he be due to sign for Widnes?