So your saying it's going to take 3 people to replace 1. My god that boy were good

Whilst I'd love to see all 3 of those come through and become first team regulars, I do feel that with Smith going it would be wise to replace him with an established centre, maybe from Australia. Whilst it's good to have youngsters coming through, even in recent times that has been suplemented by signing more experienced players, such as Webb, Ali, Furner and Ellis.

The only potential down side I suppose G1 is that means paying three players to cover three positions whereas previously you could do it with just one.

Given we're hardly likely to be banging our heads on the salary cap ceiling however, that's not an issue at the minute.

Spot on G-man.

Just saw Bluey's interview on SSN. When does the RU season start?

Around the same time as the football season.

Pre-season will start some time in July at a guess, although those players away with the Lions might get an extended break.

Who said the following"We are looking at all players, in the National Leagues just as we are the NRL. As we look towards our squad for next year, there's three different elements to that. The first is retaining the players we have already got, which is something we have been doing. The second is promoting players within our system and the third is recruiting new players. We have already spoken to a number of clubs on a confidential basis, across the board – here and abroad. It is all part of the process of identifying players who could be potential Leeds Rhinos. It is not certain there will be new faces for next year, but we have to be aware of who may be available."[/i

How does that differ from Wigan's approach?

I think if money is to be spent, it needs to be the pack. Without a solid pack it makes close to jack all difference who we have out wide.

Would love a signing of Lyon though

Well Bluey was speaking about how Lee finishes the season, which is good news for Leeds, I guess.

If he does go to Union it will be a massive shame, he's a good player and I believe we didn't see the very best of Lee Smith.

I don't know. Maybe in adhering to the salary cap and winning trophies are the major differences.

Who says the cheque book has to be for forgein players? Makes me laugh the presumtious response to that statement.
Like i've said on here before, Gleeson was available, or what about a bid for Shenton or Yeaman?

Wigan's is the other way around: Signings first priority, promotion next, retention last.

Agree with G1 about BJB he does remind me of a young David Peachey on the few times I have seen him, Wether or not he or the other fringe players are ready to step up to a full super league season we will have to wait and see.Its not always good to rush these things and Leeds have been good at bringing players in from youth teams gradually over a time .

They have,he's called Coady

Heheheh mate, met too, me too.