My sources are suggesting that Mr Ellis will be signing for the Black & White book burners on 'umbersard on his return to Blighty.

I hope your sources are not as reliable as Frosties (along with others) who has been confident that Ellis would be coming back to the Rhinos! If he does not want to sign for the World Champions do you think GH has got someone else lined up to please the fans?

Personally hope he hasn't got someone lined up to please the fans, but to benifited the team.
Not seen any OOC threads yet so not sure who is available next year either here or NRL

Gaz would be a great player to have back on board at the club without a doubt, He would almost be a luxury signing.

If we don't happen to re sign Gaz then so be it, as it won't weaken what we already have in place at present at the club

IMO we don't need to panic if we don't get him back, and then just go out and sign someone else instead.

I have complete faith in our junior players like Ward and Singleton who are chomping at the bit in the U20's and are clearly able to make the grade at SL level and very quickly too

Agree, and off top of my head not sure which position we need a signing in

Stevie Ward is that close to a first team shot IMO from what i have seen so far in this seasons U20's, although i believe that he will ultimately be our next 13 and not a 6 as he is presently plying his trade

Still the best academy player that i have seen and at any club in the past 10 years

That's a very big call. I rate Ward highly but John Bateman was certainly better than him in the England game at Leigh. I would throw Matty Russell, Sam Tomkins and Kyle Eastmond if you're talking about a 10 year period. I'd also add Rhys Evans to that list.

I do think Ward will be a 13.

I think we both agree regarding Wards talents Mr Rogues, I guess that only time will tell exactly how good he eventually becomes

Must admit i also like the look of Bateman too, he has also got the world at his feet

Got a rubbish hairdo though

Good.....let's sign somebody decent then (and young)

So how long do you hold out for "some one better", and what if they never even become available?

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OOC dates for players in both ESL and NRL are available. That's when GH earns his money by identifying a player who can provide added quality to the squad where GH in consultation with BMc thinks a position can be strengthened. Ellis is world class and if we sign him will be a bonus as the Rhinos are not under strength in that area but he will still add quality to the team.

"we shall be looking to youth for improvements to the squad"

Ellis has signed for Hull FC! obviously a cash choice.