We had leaders. Multiple grand final winning leaders. We then shipped them out to accommodate ‘leaders’ like Merrin and Hurrell. Big mistake…. We are now trying to turn back time….!

anyone actually think watkins would leave his hometown club at this stage of his career???

If we're going down the route of ex-players I'd get Hardaker back. One of the best defensive full backs I've seen, more dangerous in attack than half of our 3/4s, doesn't get injured often just he can be a bit of a div. Not sure if he's moved over there but would be closer to home.

Personally ex player wise I'd go for Rob Mulhern and Owen Trout.

Both now experienced SL props, playing well, and would only put 100k on the cap combined.

Not sure why we struggle to develop props but they go on to look good elsewhere. Although, maybe we tend to see the good things other team's players do and dwell on the errors ours make?

Sounds fishy to me.

I’m a new user on here. I’ve followed Leeds since the 70’s and I’ve been following this site for a good while. My viewpoint is that I can’t recall any team who make so many changes in one go as we did in the last off season, being successful the following year, particularly when you change the whole spine. I completely agree with the over-riding consensus on here that our pack needs size and more aggression. My username mentions 2 players who fit that profile back in the day. We need to sort that element of our squad to give the backs the platform to play. Can I point out we beat Wigan 2 years in a row at Wigan in the playoffs not so long ago and they were dire. Fast forward a couple of years and managed correctly, look what can happen. Ian Blease has been brought in for a reason and I fully back him to turn things around.

Very wise post, glad you feel happy to contribute on here Mr Blease…

Not a chance, we didnt treat him properly on his way out, we heaped a load of pressure on him as Captain when he wasnt ready mentally or physically it all just sounds like a made up rumour as were in the market for players.

Hardakers done. Ask leigh fans if they are bothered that he’s signed for Hull.

I still reckon we will sign 1x back row and 1x prop - maybe another project prop such as Eseh.

I don’t think we have cap or quota for anything more and I can’t see us moving anyone under contract on.

It does depend who is available though.

Why don't you think we will move on anyone under contract Jim? We have most of the pack out of contract at the end of 25, it wouldn't be a stretch to say to some of them you're not getting another contract, you can go talk to other clubs now if you like. Some will find new clubs on longer deals.

I can see Blease and Arthur (if he remains), being quite ruthless. Arthur doesn't strike me as being a person to keep someone in if he thinks they are garbage.

Thats a bare minimum at this point. He's going to have to be ruthless as weve too many players coasting / missfiring.

Whoever is coaching us next year needs to get a hold of these guys and start creating a better culture with regards to standards, ethos and accountability. Coach to put the standards in, Blease to drive this through. We also need to get the friging backroom staff sorted out and go out and bring in the very best we can in proven talent.

I could see both Sangare and Holroyd leaving at the end of the year