I've been shocked by a disturbing trend amongst the Headingley Branch of wearing non-regulation coloured boots. I believe this gimmicky fad, no doubt initiated by one of them fancy dan backs, has even spread to such distinguished members as Messrs Peacock & Leuluai.

Don't they realise that they're role models for young up and coming forrad's?

I've still never forgiven Paul Anderson *spit* for kicking that conversion. That happens then just 8 years later Sam Burgess leaves for t'other code. Co-incidence?

Away from his try...which i'm still attempting to clean myself up over, was just a big stint and match overall. Played 65 minutes.....good in collision, ran over a few and bossed the tackling, I presume high tackle count. With JP resting up in the 2nd half, he seemed to enjoy the added responsibility. The try (which showed great turn of pace and support play, great bust from Delaney too) was the cherry on the top.

Media were told on Friday that Bailey was ill,but Mac said he was not ill he was not selected.

Now I don't like negative rumours but they're coming out of camp of a possible dismissal. If true its not great in his testimonial season. However it may all be rubbish

Given Hardaker's previous misdemeanours the sacking of Bailey could be considered harsh, though in Bailey's case it's the sheer frequency of delinquent acts, most of which may be considered minor when assessed in isolation. I'm led to believe that if the coach had got his way, both players would have been shown the door quite some time ago.

THe way I see it is that Leeds are a fairly forgiving club. They stood by Bailey when he had his troubles. There have been rumours of other issues dotted across his career, and it seems that he does attract a bit of bother. If he leaves Leeds it will be because he has crossed a line once too often.

Regarding Hardaker, I think it would have been harsh to bin him, for something that went off on England camp, and also for his first offense. He made a public apology, and promised to come back stronger, which I think he has done. The Hardaker of this season is certainly a better player than in previous years.

It's the same Hardaker, but one is maturing. He was quality last season also. Shame we are going to lose him due to how the club handled his disciplinary.

Now that has me baffled, are we losing Hardaker, Bailey, both or neither?
Whose disciplinary did the club mishandle & in what way did they mishandle it?
Unlike many on here I am not privy to the internal processes & procedures at the club.
Or is it all merely hearsay & rumour mongering?

Hmmm if we're going to lose him due to how the club handled his disciplinary why has he really buckled down to work hard and promised the club he'd put 110% in to make up for it. And then be rewarded with the captaincy on Boxing Day.

Just doesn't make sense.

If we're going to lose him at some point, it'll be for either the challenge or money of the NRL or Union.

In that case you are just like everyone else.

As for Bailey,if he has been disciplined it will be kept internal.If he has been dismissed we can expect a statement quite soon?

I've seen a screenshot of a text from Bailey denying the sacking and other rumours.

And Chev Walker and Dwayne Barker, who seem to have been given "free passes" by the RL community for their part in the incident.

He is proving a point.

He felt he was handled badly and not consistently with others, and the instruction form McDermott for him to return to training straight away and cancel his holiday, in Zak's own words "will not be forgotten".

He was in discussions about a new contract before the episode with England. After then he called off all talks, and has not been back to the table since. His intention was to move at the end of his contract, back at Christmas time.

Hopefully, and I hope desperately, something will change there, and between them they can change his mind.

Well there is another 2 years for him to change his mind after this one. Though i can't imagine anyone thinking that getting kicked out of a world cup squad would earn them anything other than a kick up the .