I hope not

I doubt it, I think if BA heads home he will have a hand in finding a suitable replacement from within NRL.

[quote="exiledrhino":3b63s2se] If you listen to the latest 'off the bench' thing with Sky, BA pretty much confirms he'll be home after this season for family reasons, which is fair. Any thoughts on who will be next?[/quote:3b63s2se] Paul Rowley would be my guess

[quote="Clearwing":1nlopq5f]Mcdermott in!!![/quote:1nlopq5f] For the live of God...

I would say Rowley without a doubt. However, i'm hoping Arthur stays another couple of years, he's only really just got going.. would be a big blow.

I get the impression Rowley is not interested but time will tell.

If we lose him we have to get the absolute best we can. If we go unproven / cheap again we will be back to the beginning

ECW signed to play wing I believe. Last winger to sign from Tweed Head Seagulls, none other than the club legend Joe Vickery.

[quote="FGB":2uh8yjmc]ECW signed to play wing I believe. Last winger to sign from Tweed Head Seagulls, none other than the club legend Joe Vickery. [/quote:2uh8yjmc] Well that sent a cold shiver down my spine...Let's hope the new lad can actually catch a ball. I watched the podcast with Langley this morning. I think it could well be him. He's a good communicator and has done a decent apprenticeship. Matt Peat has shown you don't need a big name if you're groomed correctly into the position.

[quote="FGB":20ohmxez]ECW signed to play wing I believe. Last winger to sign from Tweed Head Seagulls, none other than the club legend Joe Vickery. [/quote:20ohmxez] Would not be surprised to see him line up on the wing initially although think it indicates that Arthur is keen to keep Connor out of the centres and in the spine positions where we can maximise his involvement in the game.

Yeah ECW on wing i reckon, pretty much a straight swap. Less sure how 1, 6,7 and JC works once everyone's fit.

[quote="exiledrhino":qnob6d4h]Well that sent a cold shiver down my spine...Let's hope the new lad can actually catch a ball. I watched the podcast with Langley this morning. I think it could well be him. He's a good communicator and has done a decent apprenticeship. Matt Peat has shown you don't need a big name if you're groomed correctly into the position.[/quote:qnob6d4h] I'm not sure how long he has had coaching in RL, but if it is only this coming season, then I would prefer for him to remain as assistant a little longer before potentially giving him the role.

He looks a strong player. If he can make the yards early and be in the right place to score I'm happy with that. Only one year I think ? So that suits us

I think Wane will replace Arthur if he goes.

[quote="Trebor1":3uu04i68]I would say Rowley without a doubt. However, i'm hoping Arthur stays another couple of years, he's only really just got going.. would be a big blow.[/quote:3uu04i68] IMO Brad will only be here for the 2025 season,I'm not a poker player,but if i was, then he's definitely going home at the end of this season without a doubt. The clues are there for all to see,Like his family moving back and forth from Oz to the UK, He also hasn't seen his 2 boys for almost a year now Brad Arthur has been like breath of fresh air to our club and I believe that the attention to detail that he has put into place will definitely help our next coach (Paul Rowley?) or whoever is the next head coach to progress our club back to being capable of winning trophies

Arthur won't see the season out. He will be back in the NRL.

[quote="Jack Burton":6pf48coe]I think Wane will replace Arthur if he goes.[/quote:6pf48coe] Arthur is just getting a wage until he gets an offer to return the NRL.

[quote="FGB":6kxyfqh5]ECW signed to play wing I believe. Last winger to sign from Tweed Head Seagulls, none other than the club legend Joe Vickery. [/quote:6kxyfqh5] Probably got him on the cheap as he hasn't played a single NRL game.

Not fussed for Rowley. Dummy spitter.

[quote="DMF":1mfp32j6]Arthur won't see the season out. He will be back in the NRL.[/quote:1mfp32j6] Would be very surprised if that's the case.

Can’t see rowley coming over hasn’t he got the DoR job at Salford end of this season with his assistant taking head coach so can’t see him moving now

Arthur's stock will fall very rapidly if Leeds don't improve, there wont be the demand for him in Oz.

I don't think what he does at Leeds matters a jot for NRL jobs.

Will Pryce and Kai Pearce-Paul are both OoC at the end of this season. Would people be interested to see either in a Leeds shirt? KPP particularly would be interesting as a second row partner for Gannon next year.

Pryce will be back in SL this season. KPP may get a new deal at Newcastle or another NRL club.