Very good post

If JJB is entitled to a testimonial next year then I'd have no problem with him being around, so long as its on the basis that he'd be on a pay-for-play plus low minimum with no guarantee that he'll get picked and announcing that it would be his last season with Leeds. Testimonials are huge for a sport like RL, especially for a player like JJB who probably isn't on big money.

Having said that, won't next year be Delaney's 10th season as well? Would that mean he'd be up for a testimonial at the same time? If so, same deal.

Assuming they both stay, for me it would be on that basis - minimum wage plus appearance money but a clear understanding that they're not in the top 17 and might only play a handful of games if others stay fit.

Didn't Peacock get one granted and he only played 9 years at Bradford and 9 years at Leeds?

Not sure there’s much money to be made from Rugby AM, I’d like JJB to be given an off field role, he can still do Rugby AM as he does now.

It’s Watkins testimonial next year so JJB wouldn’t have one next year.

Thought jjb was co-owner with Alex Simmons,if so should be on a nice pay day at rugby am.

Testimonial or not Sinfield needs to be ruthless with this situation. We cannot possibly go into next season with the same back row as we currently have.

Ward and Ferres are contracted so will remain at the club but the other 3 need to be gone and younger faster players added to the squad. Cam Smith needs more game time and a couple of new signings need to be added to the group.

JJB, Ablett and Delaney have been superb for the club but there is no room for sentiment here.

Whether Sir Kev has funds available to bring players in we will see in a few weeks time.

Younger and faster doesn't necessarily mean better. I'd rather get one genuine quality backrower than three numpties.

Taking it very literal there. I'm sure he meant younger, faster, better.

Past Testimonials
2003 England Francis Cummins
2005 England Barrie McDermott
2007 England Keith Senior
2008 England Kevin Sinfield
2009 England Jamie Jones-Buchanan
2010 England Matt Diskin
2011 England Rob Burrow
2013 England Danny McGuire
2014 England Ryan Bailey
2015 England Jamie Peacock
2016 England Carl Ablett
2017 England Ryan Hall
2018 England Kallum Watkins

Question is will JJB automatically qualify for a testimonial ?

100% agree & it shouldnt include that lummox Jordan Thompson coming in either.

Thompson could play well enough to earn a squad spot for next year. He has probably been given that kind of promise anyway by the club. If that enables a more rapid clear out of the old guard then it might not be so bad? It would be if he were first choice every week, but if he's not first 17 and he earns a spot on the field this year I wouldn't be upset if he stayed - ditto Crosby, although he's more likely to be in the top 17.

whats the point of having him around to be a squad second row when weve got players like Smith, Trout and A.Sutcliffe in the back row hopefully coming through

Whilst those kids may have talent, are they all going to make it? Thats one question. The other issue is that we've seen with young forwards that playing every week is very hard, so maybe the idea is to have some experienced pros around as backup. I'm not suggesting that would be the way to go, I'm like everyone else in trying to work out what the plan is going forward given that we know very little re any other signings for next year.

The temptation is to play the old and trusted - even if they are not fit rather than risk a young player. That was part of McDermott's downfall. So if JJB is around he will play more often than not especially if he is on a pay by play deal.