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Quote: Once were Loiners "People talk about us not being a 'big' club. One thing a 'big' club should never do is pay overs for any player. That's what desperate teams do. From all accounts we made Martin an offer, which he refused. We offered more and he refused again. The club then simply announced that he'll be leaving as a result of not taking up the revised offer.

That is the sort of discipline we'll need to revamp the squad. Work out what players are worth, and offer no more. It doesn't take many players being paid even small overs and you'll start having to make cuts elsewhere.

We probably had to do that to rebuild post Agar. Some of our players must be on contracts paying higher than their open market value as a result. The fact we're at or near the cap with a squad barely capable of scraping into the 6 tells you everything you need to know. Compare our 1-17 to Wigan, Sts or even KR and its clear we've got ourselves into a mess again.

I'd like to keep Martin, mainly for his goalkicking. But if we want to upsize our pack we need cap space, and most likely quota spots. We're ridiculously overloaded in the backs on quota, for frankly not a great return. Hopefully as some of the younger backs force their way into the team we'll be able to rebalance. But there's no question we've got into a mess, because our squad just isn't good enough yet.'"

Agree with all this good post.

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Quote: ArthurClues "It is a great success story, and not an overnight flash in the pan one either. We (Leeds) have missed cut-throat top of the table games against Bradford hugely. Hopefully if we can start travelling in the right direction, games against KR can become similar occasions.'"

Won’t be. Hull Derby will always be the biggest game for them and their fans. We need a Bulls resurgence!

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Quote: Shabino "Won’t be. Hull Derby will always be the biggest game for them and their fans. We need a Bulls resurgence!'"

You can have two big games a year, you know.

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I agree. I think it's great that Rovers are at the top.
I honestly hope they win it.
It will be a proper two fingers up to the Lancashire mob - especially Wire, who think they have it this year (again....)
Yorkshire have been way behind Lancashire for too long, so good luck to Rovers.

But they do need a new stadium. It's a dump... icon_lol.gif icon_lol.gif icon_lol.gif

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"Leeds is the greatest club in Rugby League" Alex Murphy 2011:



Quote: His Bobness "
Are you interested in all this I don't suppose so. But Hull Kingston Rovers are now a major player in Super League and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future. That's why players like Rhyse Martin are attracted.'"


I think the majority of RL fans are interested in the resurgence of K.R. They certainly are a major player this year and I’m sure most neutrals would like to see K.R win Superleague if their own team can’t. Having said that, it still has time to go horribly wrong for you. An absolute shellacking in the play offs puts a big dampener on things and there is no guarantee of such a good season next year. Sounds like you’re heading in the right direction off the field and that can only be good for the game. Good luck for the rest of the season unless it’s against us.

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Quote: His Bobness "It's true that Rhyse Martin agreed to join Hull KR several weeks ago before Blease and before Arthur. Rovers wanted to announce the departure of an overseas player first but it was a done deal some time ago.

The money is not a big factor he is well paid but not marquee at Leeds and the same will be true at Hull KR. Rhyse has a 2 year deal at Rovers I know Leeds wanted to keep him and I am surprised that at just 31 and still playing well if Rhinos were only prepared to offer 1 year.

If indeed Leeds were only prepared to offer 1 year whilst Rovers offered 2 then clearly Rovers wanted him more.

It's also true that Rovers have not won a major trophy for 39 years and in that time Leeds Rhinos have won....well quite a few! But with 4 games remaining in the regular season Rovers are top and maybe the wait is nearly over. Maybe.

If it isn't then the club will try again next year with an even better squad including Rhyse Martin. The club is in rude health off the pitch with most of the top local businessmen on board and the club have recently taken up the option of buying 15 acres of surrounding land having bought the stadium last year.

The club did it's sums before taking up the option of buying the 15 acres but now has plans for retail units and housing which they believe will provide a substantial income. And crowds are selling out every week (admittedly only 10k capacity) with the club needing to expand to 11k next year to accommodate demand.

Are you interested in all this I don't suppose so. But Hull Kingston Rovers are now a major player in Super League and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future. That's why players like Rhyse Martin are attracted.'"

A remarkable achievement coming up the table from your predicament of a few years ago. Obviously it benefits the whole of rugby league, best of luck to you all.

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