how so?

Is Baldylocks not retiring?

Leeds have space on the cap to sign another centre? Christ, they said they would struggle to fit Lee Smith in, so I hope they aren't going to go down the Melbourne route.

nope new contract to be announced soon. senior is still arguably the best centre in sl. obviously some people will say others but really who is the stand out candidate? Maybe matt king who is playing on the wing who was turd until the back end of last season? I agree Leeds need to intergrate a young centre like shenton into the breach or sign a marque nrl centre as keith moves into the coaching staff ala deacs.

do a bit of research before you post ey mate? Leeds will be freeing up cap space with senior on a reduced deal, probably leaving are buderus, donald, rumoured to be leaving are bailey, Eastwood and Ali!

you could get a marque prop, a marque centre and a marque backrower or 2 with the cash from that lot. But obviously they probably won't all go but you can see where viable room can be made. there is perhaps 500 to 600 grand in cap space there

Yup, some interesting times ahead. Wigan, Saints and Leeds all have massive spending power given the potential departures due to players being off contract this year.

Indeed but we also have the added twist of Aussies/kiwis facing the reality of a weak pound and the county been crap and about to get a whole lot worse if camron and his goose stepping pals get in. England is not as appealing as it once was. Aussie is one of a few countries not have a crisis!

for what it's worth I can't see perry coming to sl just as he makes the step up to rep footy? but the sl is the only place a prop could get top wedge. very few props are well payed in the nrl, props and wingers get the scraps contract wise. so you never know, but I can't see it.

Perry has signed for next year and was making enquiries about bringing his dog over

Shenton is choosing between us and the Pies i'm afraid

What is this, an academic essay?

Here's some research for you - why would Leeds sign another centre when they already already have two, and now have three after bringing one back from rugby union, especially (taking your 'probables' into account) when half the pack is leaving?

Eastwood leaving already? Thought his was a 3 year deal?

Chris Flannery, based on the recent Saints -v- Leeds game.

in the mould of Tronc, found a better deal in Oz so is suddenly homesick

Wont you need two new wingers for next season? I think you should be looking for backs as your forward pack isnt too shabby IMO

Personally I think buying Australians is risky buisness, especially big name marquee signings in their late 20's/early 30's. I mean half of them come over as damaged goods, homesick or playing for a pension. That coupled with the weak pound will mean Wigan, Leeds, Saints might all be looking for talent over here