It's been mentioned on here (and maybe reported) that Rhyse has sorted himself a deal back home. If that's the case he'd leave as the best and most consistent import of the Agar/Smith era. If he stays in the UK I'd be happy with a two year deal. Great kicker, best and by far the most creative second row we have, and a very useful backup centre. He'd be an attractive propersition to any domestic club.

Doesn't miss many (any?) games either. Massive asset to the team. If he's sorted out back home from 2025 then fair enough.

Codswallop! Best 2nd row at the club period.

On the wish list, can we please recruit the following for next year: Peak Kylie Leuluai, Peak Ali Lauitiiti and Peak Jason Robinson. TIA Gary. Mwah.

Think he wants to go home. We’d obviously keep him, but must be attractive for him to return…..

Fairly quiet off season to come by the looks of it. Reckon we'll keep Martin so the only quota spot we're likely to free up that comes with a fair chunk of salary is Fusitua. Donno and Olpherts move on, I'm guessing. Might boil down to signing either a top notch prop or good winger but maybe not both.

There is some logic to Olpherts and Fus out replaced by one better/more consistent quota winger.

If Martin leaves we should replace with a more physical second rower. McDonnell is looking bigger this year to be fair but I think we need a different type of player to make that pack more formidable.

Maybe to some extent it wouldn’t matter whether we get another prop or second row, as long as it’s a high quality player. We could probably work around either option.

Definitely feels like we’re in an era of fine tuning now which is great. Croft makes such a difference to us.

Quote: YosemiteSam "Doesn't miss many (any?) games either. Massive asset to the team. If he's sorted out back home from 2025 then fair enough.'" Just on that point, there is that game time limitation that was brought in that's still flying under most radars at this early stage of the season. At some point players like Rhyse will end up missing games, or at least will have their minutes curtailed https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/ex ... -from-2024

Quote: YosemiteSam "Doesn't miss many (any?) games either. Massive asset to the team. If he's sorted out back home from 2025 then fair enough.'" Just on that point, there is that game time limitation that was brought in that's still flying under most radars at this early stage of the season. At some point players like Rhyse will end up missing games, or at least will have their minutes curtailed https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/ex ... -from-2024

Olpherts officially gone

Olpherts gone to Wakey. Permanently by the looks.

Olpherts has gone to Wakey permanently. Let's hope that this is another signal that we won't be signing or retaining players below the required standard any longer.

Was worried we'd sign him.

With Olpherts gone and hopefully Donaldson and Fusitua moving on, maybe Martin if we can't keep him from NRL that should give enough cash and QS for the prop we need and then whichever prospect looks best for a strong backrower or top grade winger then the usual upgrades

2024
James Donaldson - time to let go and replace with Tom Nicholson-Watton or Ben Littlewood.
David Fusitua - again with only two overseas quota spots available, I’d be letting Fusitua go home.
Corey Johnson - all goes with how his loan deal goes at Bradford, but I’d be surprised if we see him in the first team again.
Rhyse Martin - would love him to have at least another season at Leeds, but I think he will go home.
Tom Nicholson-Watton - fully expect new contract for him as he’s done very well and looks a good prospect.
Luis Roberts - expect him to sign a new deal and perhaps cement the #2 spot for next season, if we don’t go big.