Maybe I am swimming against the tide here but unless something improves in his game I think this is a poor move unless he has taken a reduction to stay?

His overall contribution is pretty small given his lack of stamina - we all seem in agreement that the forwards have been unable to lay the necessary platform this season but we give one of them - perhaps the weakest of all a contract extension - doesn't add up to me unless he is cheap.

I too think it is a poor move.

But I am pretty confident it will be on reduced terms.

Would still have rather gone out and got Lynch though.

I would agree and a change of environment would do him the world of good - the other guy who I would think would do well from a change would be Scarsbrooke at Harlequins.

For the good of the game in London, that's exactly where Louis McCarthy-Scarsbrook should remain.

He's an example to young kids in that area of what can be achieved even if you come from a non-heartland area.

For a change

same here

Even if you had to pay through the nose in terms of a transfer fee and salary?

Sadly in the real world these sorts of concerns get in the way of playing Fantasy Super League...

Although I disagree with them, I can see where DISA and Eccleshill are coming from on this. My opinion is that it would be far more disruptive if Leuluai left Leeds, and that he will be far more effective if rotated on a larger roster of forwards. Had Eastwood materialised, I think we wouldn't be making as big a deal about the forwards not laying a platform.

Has there been any further news on Eastwood by the way? Are people still expecting him to be with us next season? If so I'd be happy enough with our squad, provided Smith, Ablett and Kirke all stay on as well. If he doesn't come I'd be very disappointed if we don't sign another quality forward.

I just can't get exited about this deal no matter how much I try reading into it tbh.

For the good of game, his profile in the game, and the England side he needs to play in a better side with better players - realistically where has he got more chance of playing in GFs and internationals - staying in London or moving north to Leeds?

That would depend on whether his convictions disappear off his record between now and next season I guess.

If they don't, it's hard to see him being granted a visa given the refusal this year.

lynch is out of contract pal. i dont think leeds are anywhere near full cap

so i have no idea what bit of it is fantasy