I think this is going a bit far! All these in's and out's are pure speculation at the min. Some posters have there own little lists and not one player is confirmed

But what ever happens Brian McDermott is probably the most important coach in terms of recruitment for a very long time. Daryl Powell had it easy with so many youngsters coming into the first team to make the selections obvious. A couple may of been gambles but he didn't have massive expectations like we have today. Smith and Bluey put a couple of touches of their own to the young squad. But Brian McDermott finds himself with all these players coming to the end of their careers with some youngsters still having question marks above their heads. McDermott may have to gamble on Amor/Ambler/Hood/BJB filing Webbs awesome boots a few may not come off and the high standards may slip...that's when the fans will be on his back. End of this season will be important, end of 2012 will be vital!

Since when did the coach sign the players, Darth does all his contract talks in the Carnegie Cafe or the first class Emirates lounge in Aus

Who has the most input GH or McDermott? Surely its upto McDermott to say the GH that Ambler is good enough to take over Kylie or Amor is now good enough to replace Cross....

You've been listening to me too much
How can I forget him?! Im the only one who starts the Delaney chants these days
I'll try, no promises though

This article refutes the Buderus move back to the Knights: www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/artic ... hers-pace/

This article refutes the Buderus move back to the Knights: www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/artic ... hers-pace/

I think Buderus will stay for next season. The Knights wouldn't be offering him that much cash to go back, as they're investing heavily elsewhere. Leeds would also have to agree to an early release, which they may not do if a number of other players leave.

Of the possible departures, the one that has to be sorted ASAP is Senior. If he stays he'll want to stay left centre. That means yet another year with Watkins getting few/no chances to play in what's supposed to be his best position. Leeds have to show that whilst they're loyal to players, that doesn't mean they can play on well past their sell-by date. So IMO he should be told now that he won't be here next season, and if he wants to keep running round he'll be able to get another deal elsewhere.

I think I agree with this post. Quality over quantity is far better, and use them to work with promising youngsters and promote them.

A definately, and Cooper would be a great signing.

Can't understand the rush to name props. Personally never been a fan of taking on overseas props unless there is a dire need for it. For me overseas signings should be s, Halfbacks, Backrowers, and at times Hookers. Props and Wingers signing from overseas appear just like signins for the sake of it to me. We have enough props in this country to match the overseas ones, it's the other positions we seem to fail.

For me, I would go for Carvell for prop (think he is still out of contract), Cooper in at , Waterhouse for backrow, and I will still say this halfback spot needs a contingency.

Matt cooper would be a great signing for us would love to see him here as his age isn't a big issues would only need short term signing till the youngsters come through

Which youngsters?

Watkins and who for centre?

well Wilson is a current name.

And in a few years there would be some more.

Depending on the full back situation and who gets that spot. Smith can do a decent job at centre, but always thought BJB might be ok there as well.

It's also been put around before about hall at centre?
Smith
bjb hall Watkins hardacker
McGuire burrow

Pretty impressive backline!

for me hall doesn't have good enough hands to be a centre. also i,m led to believe carvell could be widnes bound

Everyone appears to be widnes bound at the moment!!