Well eddie and stevo call him burrows.

Tonga? Did someone mention Tonga?

Hei Kone Rä

Does that mean 'goodbye'?

I wouldn't be looking to sign any backs. We have Webb, BJB, Watkins, Hardaker and Hall as 1-5, with Smith as backup. We also have Ablett and Delaney as third and fourth choice centres, and plenty of capability amongst those named to swap positions if required. Halfbacks we're as well covered as anybody, particularly since we seem to have backed Briscoe jnr. absolutely no point in blocking Hardaker/Watkins for the sake of it - there are no class Aussies available.

The club has already shown its hand in the hooking role, and BM obviously sees Burrow as impact sub/backup halfback.

The only role I don't think we're covered for is an impact forward to replace Ali - but there again Hauraki may still be seen as the saviour. I do think we could offload a couple of forwards if someone with real quality came along.

As ever If Leeds can keep their first choice 1 to 17 as it currently stands fit, in-form and available for selection I expect they'll be somewhere in and around the mid group of the top 8. Don't see the squad as it looks going forward at the minute being in contention for top three, especially given the International involvement still to come, leading to a lack of a full pre-season, WCC to accomodate and focus on early in to the campaign.

It's the quality of the remainder of the likely squad that would be a concern without adequate replacements for the leaving bodies (out - Senior, Buderus, Lauitiiti, Cross, Burgess In - Moore) can be found whether that be internally or from elsewhere.

You can guarantee at least one 'marque' signing given the CEO's pledge to only release Buderus from the final year of his contract once one is secured.

Given lack of availability its hardly likely to be an NRL outside back. Halfback I just don't see the need (or again likely candidates). Hooker I think the club has shown its hand - that leaves a prop or second row.

ATM we've got - Ablett, Ambler, Bailey, Clarkson, Delaney, Hauraki, JJB, Kirke, Leuluai, Moore, Peacock, Pitts plus Amor with an option (ignoring really untried players like Singletyon). That's at least 12 players for 5 starting positions plus 3 subs. If we did sign a 'marque' player, they'd want a staring spot so you'd have to think the requirement for the likes of Ambler/Amor/Pitts would come under scrutiny.

Look at the squad as it stands, if we were not to renew the contracts of our "foreigners" by 2014 we could have a british squad, that sounds rather interesting. Could we win a grand final with a british coach and a full british squad? And when i say british i dont mean Aussies with a UK passport

You still think we should follow the recruitment policies of Hull and Huddersfield?

With Buderus going... what about that Diskin lad from Bradford? I've only seen him the matches we've played against the Bulls obviously but he seems a better player than a team that doesn't qualify for the play offs if you ask me. Perhaps somebody could do some research on him. See if he has the necessary skills to cut it at a "big" club?

Agree with all of that. TBH i think that's that as far a recruitment goes.. i am a bit suprised though as they were leaning towards bringing in a top drawer replacement for Buderus but then offered Mcshane a 4 year deal.. also i'd preferably like to see either another top prop or second rower coming in..

I'd expect Amor to be kept at wakefield and a better replacement brought in

Out of interest when`s Garreth Ellis`s contract up in Oz?