For homesickness should we read "is not earning as much as he thought he was going to due to the change in the exchange rate and therefore wants to go back down under"????

There are probably a number of regulars on this board who can sympathise with your mum's stance on the situation you present. She deserves a medal never mind a break.



How would it create a precedent? There have already been plenty of antipodeans that have cut short planned stays in SL and some don't even have the decency to see out the season let alone their contract. Adam Mogg and Shane Tronc being but two recent examples at Les Catalans and Wakefield respectively.

[sizeIf[/size he wants out then it will be in Leeds' best interests to accede to his request, on the clubs terms.

When you employ antipodeans generally (and increase your reliance on them as Leeds have done recently) then that is the risk you take. Not many of them will know in advance how seperation from family and friends is going to effect them.

Don't get me wrong, I agree with what you're saying. In 6 months time he may feel very differently about the situation. If he goes home he may regret a missed opportunity. But I can understand where he's coming from.

It seems to me that his dad has unsettled him as much as anything, and if that letter and his comments on Facebook are to be believed, then his comments about Leeds making it difficult for him are just dirty tactics to try and manufacture a transfer back home, as I don't believe Leeds would employ quite such aggressive tactics to force him to stay. Although as you say, they are entitled to expect some form of loyalty.

I think the talk of leeds been bully boys and threatening legal action is complete tosh. Why would the club bother doing this? Im sure it'd really fill other propective signings with confidence if they required an early release.

Of course it's a privilege. This is a famous club, one of the most famous in the world. Anyone invited to play for us is in a privileged position.

I dont give a crap about whether antipodeans feel its a privilege, I'm saying they should feel privileged not mess the club and the fans around. if his father has writtne that letter then he's a dick.

who has slagged him off?

Have you ever played any kind of sport?

Oh, and for what its worth, if I was asked to play for Leeds, St Helens, Bradford, Keighley, Batley, Dewsbury, London Skolars, Bramley or Crossgates WMC I'd feel priviliged so it isnt a Leeds thing specifically.

TVOC, sir, you're a worthy nemesis. If I were to use a cultural reference, you're the Ricky Bobby to my Jean Girard.

Not seen that one yet. I'll try and illegally download it later and check if the compliment is from the forehand or backhand.

So would Ian Kirke

Why doesn't he just get a girlfriend over here? Sorted!

It contradicts nothing what I said last week. Care to enlighten me?

Have you seen him?!