Can't be slagging the club off in public as a contracted player and not expect some consequences for your actions

I'm thinking that the timing of Warren going as well means that something is lined up.

They've freed up a quota spot and a big salary, as well as a smaller salary in Warrens, so there must be a play. It's also a little too much of a coincidence that there was an article about Salford selling players earlier in the week.

Having said that, they didn't sign anyone when Leeming left...

Maybe Myler's injury has caused Leeds to see the season as done? That may be why they're then suddenly happy to let Austin go rather than keep him around just to see out the year. Anyway, I guess we'll see what Hooley's made of....rather that than waste more time on Handley there, unless he's a disaster.

No, Warren is just coincidental and will just get him some more competitive gametime, his salery next to the release of Leeming and Austin is a drop in the ocean. I dont expect to see anyone come in.

Interesting that Austin also slagged Castleford off in that Podcast

A drop in the ocean agreed, but they all add up in a salary capped sport.

The tweet from the rhinos page says that they have accepted a request from Austin. That doesn't fill me with confidence....

from the outside the 'optics' (as they say these days) look like we're in a big mess.

Or clearing house. This season's a write-off anyway. If Austin wasn't going to stay and was causing problems internally, this is better than keeping him around.

Looks like its the other way around, that its Austin rather than the club that has had enough?

He couldn't leave to another club unless Leeds agreed.

What has Austin had enough of? not getting the contract he wants?