Kirke has re-signed. He said that he had offers from 2 other super league clubs, but didn't want to leave Leeds. He is on reduced terms, but we are funding him through a degree. Can't imagine he is on more than £30/40k?

Damn you hyphen.

I can't imagine Manly (or Melbourne) will be busting a gut to deny that statement. More likely to ask ....... who?

Like the concensus on here I'd never heard of this character before yesterday's announcement and I'll have to wait to see him a few times before beginning to form an opinion on the signing.

Damn you and your sense of perspective TVOC.

You powder puff.
That's rubbish.
You should either praise him to the hilt because he's an Aussie & GH has signed him, or condemn him because he's now aged 24, injury prone, never hacked it in the NRL & therefore is another Ben Cross.

Ben Cross had a better NRL pedigree.....

And probably cost us more money to sign him because of it

actually,having time to reflect on this signing the more sense i can see in it.

cant imagine him being on more than a mid range contract,so not taking too much cap space.4 years seems long for an unproven player but if he does stay injury free and rips it up first season he will be tied down so keeps the vultures away.

If not,we ship him off to Cas or Wakey in 2nd season...win win

I'm being a bit tongue-in-cheek about Achurch. I think he's probably worth a gamble, in the same way that Hauraki was, and I'd rather get someone who may do well and be eligible for GB than a 27-year old looking for a last pay cheque.

27-year old looking for a last pay cheque? WUT?

I thought the arrangement taking Amour to Wakey was that it was a loan and they had the option of taking over his contract if Leeds decided they didn't want him but this had a decision deadline of July. Plus I've heard some rhino fans fans who believe Wakey have already paid a fee for him which we would have to return if we take the decision to keep him. As far as some of them are concerned him going to Wake is a done deal.

From the edited vid he looks to have pace, good hands and lines of running and the ability to bust tackles. Spotting little known talent was, and is, an important part of recruitment and at 24 he could prove to be a good and I guess an inexpensive signing. He could be a useful utility at centre/wing or back row.

Webb is leaving I wonder who else