But to have a retainer is not just pay per play. Not sure that he is a good team player. Often takes the personal glory option rather than the pass to unmarked team mate.

Never thought he was that great, started to look decent at Hull when played at full-back due to his pace. Would be strange for Leeds and McDermott to take on a player with such off-field problems. We also have players that can play acorss the backline already.

He is an opportunist, there are obvious positives and negatives to that type of player.

He can cover alot of bases and is a useful utility option.

As long as signing him doesn't harm our chances of landing a 'special' signing then I wouldn't have a problem with it. Never hurts to have competition for places, and I don't think many teams could have the quality of Smith and Tansey as pure reserves to boast.

wouldn't touch him

Probably a good thing, but would you have him at the club?

Left myself open there didn't I?
I wouldn't let him sweep the terraces. A waste of space

Looks like Jordan's agreed a deal at York for next year, along with Mike Worrincy from Penrith, and Brooke Broughton & Ben Helliwell on dual reg from Warrington.

Chris Thorman and Tansey were at Hull together in 2009, so hopefully he knows what he's doing and can keep him on the straight & narrow...

I see Bastiens big promise of 1st team RL for Brooke has yet to come to fruition still at least he's getting paid well for a kid.

rlLovely stuff.rl

Weren't some people slating Leeds youth policy since he left? Seem to recall as recent as this season certain people were saying we need to copy Warrington's policies.

There's always those who are gonna question our Youth structure especially if the Youth teams aren't winning every game

The Youth System should be judged on the number of high quality players it developed, not the number of victories it racks up.

Given our historical position regarding the number of players who come through into the first team, and subsequently win medals, I'd say it's pretty much fulfilling it's role.

Spot on Batley

You win some you lose some..We got Briscoe but lost Learmonth..who is to say either will make the grade anyway?