Possibly. Their offer of a 1 year deal, one would assume, indicates their desire to work with McShane and Hood as regulars and invest the cap elsewhere in 2011. Wise. Interesting that no fee was requested, presumably because Rhinos respected his contribution and probably wanted to save his ££££.

Hooker, I didn't see as being a priority for us. Heath was pretty sharp this year, in a tough first term. Overall Diskin is still very likely to be spelled which just doesn't suit him or make the best of his engine.

Diskin was an exceptional player, quite if he will remain to be so is different altogether. A 3 year contract is very generous. We shall see.

He's won four grand finals with the Rhinos and when Buderus was out Leeds cuonted on him and he didn't let them down.

If it does come off (and it sounds almost certain) then i'd expect Godwin to move on, as I can't see him being happy as back up.

I honestly cant see Heath or Wagga being moved into the halves. Wagga is nowhere near creative enough imo, and although Heath will do a job there, we wouldn't want him as starting 7 and his best attribute, running from DH would be wasted.

Diskin to start, Heath to come on and run at tired defences. Whilst he's been excellent starting, I think he could do even better if he comes on and runs and puts people through gaps.

Wagga, Hall & Platt to Cas for Rangi Chase?

Platt would fill the centre berth left by Shenton, they were interested in Hall. Godwin is a former player and not a bad one, I know it's very wishful thinking but i'd love to see Chase at the Bulls.

Good signing imo, I wonder if Cummins played a part in this signing.

I really feel this could come back to bite Leeds just like Jimmy did in 1996.

Interesting you should mention westerman as I suspect he's the reason leeds want diskin off their cap.

Diskin out to accomodate Westerman. Has McClennan gone mad?

Wagga is part of the Bulls 2011 calendar, wouldn't look too good if he was playing for another team while bearing all for for ladies to enjoy next year.

Diskin is only 28. He's got plenty of miles on the clock.

maybe. Or maybe their thinking a bit longer term. they were only prepared to give diskin a 1 year deal and have two young hookers coming through that they have high hopes for. On the other hand I'm not sure who, if anyone, they have coming through to take sinfields spot who they will probably have to replace in next few years. Given maguires going to miss start of season and sinfield will probably shift to halves to cover would make sense to bring westerman in now.

Im pleased with this signing! Onwards and upwards its an exciting closed season!

Fantastic signing if true, can't see us with 3 hookers though aswell as O'Brien who's coming through. Maybe Godwin or Diskin to 13, with Langley and Elima in the 2nd row.

didnt we try godwin at loose one game last season? Although I suspect that might be where Royston ends up playing in the short term.

It's unbelivable the way some people are talking, there making it out as if we have signed a 34 year old on a three year deal, he's only 28 and still one of the best 9's in the game. He's not played to his best this year, but he has been forced out to accomodate Buderus, a change of club and hopefully he will be back in a England shirt becasue he is quality.