That’s not exactly what he said, he said he’d been told it wasn’t happening. That to me implies we asked and there would be other things to work out before we could move forwards. Let’s see, he’s probably not but I don’t think the door is closed and locked.

In any case, the next steps need to be players leaving which IB seemed to say he expected on the Lot Pod.

I don’t think we’ve finished just yet.

Im going off the fact of BAs disciplined approach to players and keeping him in line I just believe he will be able to do this unlike eg smith

I think Connor's biggest issue is he is a bit hit and miss and goes for plays that are not on, a little like Miller. That's why I believe he is a better centre as there are less decisions to make. At stand off or full back, on his day he can look world class but he is also as likely to look shocking through silly passes, kicks and errors.

I am less concerned about his ego as long as it does not upset his teammates. I think it is just a desire to win a bit like Mikey Lewis, albeit I am sure Arthur will want him to reign it in a little and to focus more on his game.

I am hoping that he will go well for us playing at centre. He is also a goalkicker and does not fill a quota spot which is very useful.

Probably the best that we could get without using up a quota spot.

On his day Connor is a fantastic player and can singlehandedly rip teams top shreds on his own.

Think the comment about reigning in / harnessing his undoubted maverick tendencies is going to be key.

BA has had an positive effect on Bentley, Miller and TBF the squad as a whole. He knows what he wants from his players and if he doesn't get it then they are going to struggle to regain his trust and game time. No Nonsense and Im all for it.

Wayne Bennett said previously Connor was a player he enjoyed coaching and had an X-Factor about him, here's hoping a coach in a similar mould can coax the performances and attitude out of him on a regular basis. If not, BA doesn't strike me as the kind of guy who suffers fools gladly.

I don't think we need Sivo. Hall is going to be starting in a Grand Final. Why would he be a reserve here?

Sivo would be our world class attacking threat. It would provide great cover for any loss of form, injury and to allow players to be rested who have niggles without the replacement being Luis Robert's (I know he has now gone) or a 2nd row filling in at centre and significantly reducing the standard of our back line.

By the sounds of it, it does not sound like he will be coming though.

You have to credit Blease he is making a difference. Leeds have released 8 players of which only Martin was a regular starter in the 17. Discounted Fusitua as he missed so many games. We have brought in 4 players who are all potential starters in the 17. Add in Holroyd and Gannon and we look in a much better place. We have added size in the pack and guaranteed metres out of backfield plus some creativity with Connor. If we could secure another release and a strike player you would have to be pleased with the transfer business. Its not that long since the chat was we had little room to change the squad till 2026

i his reply yesterday on X he said ''I've asked the club about Sivo a few weeks ago, he's been offered to SL clubs but I'm told he's not heading to Leeds'' in his reply - that to me reads it's not happening unless the circumstances have now changed.. .

Momorowski leaving could be that change in circumstances?

Guess the injury he picked up early season may be worse than thought? I was told he had surgery on his ankle / knee last week.

I think Connor is. a Blease buy not BA as he won’t know very much about him , BA obviously ok with it.
Don’t particularly want Sivo , and old winger past his best , we have already signed one of those !

No doubting Sivo's quality but probably not the best use of a quota spot.We have two good wingers for next season not convinced we need a third with Lumb waiting for his chance.That saying i would still be happy if we could land Sivo.If all the back line were available it would be interesting who Arthur would go with.