Quote Brodie123="Brodie123"Following a meeting with one of the Directors last week, he did discuss one or two points that have been raised on here. Concern was about fitness with some of the players and some players have been given the hard word regarding fitness, players on good salaries missing half a season and every season. Steve Ward has had a meeting so has Garbutt, and although the Garbutt issue was much more than a rumour, I was advised if he wants to go he can go and a replacement has already been earmarked.
He said Merrin was a done deal but that was before this weekend, he said like Furner Merrin was not prepared to comment on gossip, so guys it may be the case that he is still coming.
They now have two marquee players for next season, this must be the two that they have just signed, but it does not stop them paying high wages to top class players, you can pay players whatever money you want it's the total salary cap that is the issue whereas in nominating two Marquee players only a proportion of their salary goes towards the salary cap. He also mentioned a number of other players who have Ben told they can leave the club, Walters, Mullally , Golding and one or two others but I can't remember their names.
So chaps either I was fed a load rubbish or they maybe a couple more in comings and outgoings over the next few weeks'"
You guys have little faith in what I said, when Sinners met up with Merrin, Merrin gave him his word that he was signing for Leeds and like Furner both have kept their word. Already another NRL prop has been lined up to replace Garbutt. Keep the faith chaps.
Tom Johnston from Wakefield is not joining he is on top money and we cannot afford him, he would take up too much of the salary cap, he is one of the highest earners at Wakefield. its a shame he is a good lad with electric pace. I think given the opportunity he would walk to Leeds having spoken to him.
Lets see what happens over the next week.
