How much [imantality[/i does it take to turn down a job you don't want in a country in which you've no desire to reside? I'm as capable of bottling difficult decisions as the next man but not signing seems a total no-brainer. Seems much more likely that there was a hefty dollop of opportunism thrown in.

That said, the club should be big enough to cut ties.

It has nothing to do with Homesickness, he signed for Leeds when nobody else wanted him. Employment or dole were his options.

Still with no other club willing to sign him he signed a contract extension with Leeds, no doubt for a fatter pay cheque if he took out the release clause.

Extract from Daily Telegraph 22-11-2016

FORMER Penrith hooker James Segeyaro needs a release from English club Leeds to have any chance of joining Cronulla next season.

The Sharks have told the rake to get a release from the final two seasons on his contract if he wants to return to the NRL at the premiers.

A source close to Cronulla said the club had previously expressed an interest in Segeyaro and would only re-enter discussions if Leeds granted him a release.

“We spoke with James prior to him taking up the option at Leeds,” the source said.

“He had to make a decision by the first of September, but he decided to take up the option.

“If he is granted a release, then we would be happy to continue discussions again.”

Simple really. Greed was his motivation. If truly home sick then would have not signed a two year contract and would not have been looking to move to Cronulla before arranging a release from his Rhinos contract.

The usual suspects may actually have some valid points on this matter (and others), the problem is they become invalid and sh it all over their actual opinions as they just always take the opposite position to the club and you can bet your life they would had leeds let Segeyaro go without resistance

O/T Seth you got any youngsters in our u15/u16's to look out for this year mate?

Hi mate, no I've taken retirement (for now at least) from 13 years coaching. Looking forward to standing back for a change and seeing the 19s at various clubs including Harrison Scott and loui mcconnell at Leeds

That's a shame but fair play mate you've put the hours in i really like the look of Loui he is a genuine leader a good talker & the kid has a huge engine.
I'll look out for yer & have a pint at Stanningley

The bulk will be last years under 15's now at 16's. But from the new ones look out for Harry Anderson. We missed out big time on some good players, a few preferring Cas, but Anderson went the other way, and is a good lad and focused, with a big future.

Good to hear.And if any of those lads have anything about them the opportunities will be there in the coming years.

Looking at the Leeds U19's squad on the playing staff thread it appears we now only have 20 players including smith and Jordan-roberts ( who may get some first team action).

This seems a fairly low figure particularly as there are a few u17's in there.

Does anyone know of plans to sign some more up, possibly from Bulls, or is this a viable roster to use for the u19's season?

Hope you are well Seth

I think everyone would agree that homesickness can be a serious problem......that's why when someone uses it in a cynical way like Segeyaro did to dodge out of a contract it stinks.

What position Gotcha?

Any really. Mainly plays stand off or loose, but also centre. He is taller than his dad already, so may well be a skillfull backrower in future depending how his body develops.

Tommy Holroyd is a must retain for me ST's Wigan & Wire all want him not seen Anderson.

Holroyd is a year older. Harry is the new group.

Cheers i'll keep an eye out