Fair enough - I got the impression from an article I read that he was hoping it might be this year - which is maybe where the rumours re DF then came from - but as Bennett wanted to see out his contract and Brisbane have agreed to that then that’s possibly why it’s ended up as is.
Only the protagonists will know at the end of the day .
At least it’s added some drama for a day or so!

I do agree it wasn't our only problem: it's just I think we've gone a long way to fixing the other bits already as you say, with 2x strike centres and Tui/McClelland to partner Myler. And, I can't stand having a soft/busted pack in principle.

For me you can’t afford to give up on any season if you’re a club like Leeds, despite the rebuild. We do still have some very good players. If we add two really high quality forwards for 2019, with the Furner effect I would expect us to be there or thereabouts.

If we add two real quality forwards, (I'd prefer two props + use Peters in the back row) we will win the GF again

We'd certainly look handy. Agree re. Peteru. Two really good props to get us forward and give us some whack in defence again, I think that side has potential suddenly. Even Handley on the wing could go well if he'll take a high ball and defend.