Leeds have definitely built a culture.

Headed by Kevin Sinfield but definitely backed up by Jamie Peacock.
If anyone watches Leeds A M l also believe that Jamie Jones-Buchanan has also bought into that culture and promotes it impressively in the tv programme.

Was massively impressed with how they handled problems associated with Zak Hardaker and how he could upset the culture they had built up.

He seemed to get the message and has since been recognised with the Man of Steel award.

I have the ultimate respect for what coach Brian McDermott has created.

I am not. Leeds fan so have taken a lot of pleasure from the Boxing Day result of Leeds 6 v Wakefield 14.

I think Brian Smith understands the club culture because Wakefield played as a team and a passion that was sadly lacking last year.

Some good points - however Leeds did put up with Ryan Bailey's antics for years - which is hard to understand given the desire to drive the correct culture?

I don't think leeds are any different to any other clubs really they've had problems with players the thing they have had is a very good team that they managed to keep together for a decade with adding the odd good player every year no major overhaul of the team

You nailed it.

In 2013 and 2014 seasons were nothing like the previous two seasons in that they hadn't spent most of the year struggling to make the 8, they were well in the mix throughout so they don't really have no relevance in your "only because they were winning" theory.



And if any of the posters claimed that Leeds did then you'd have a point....but they haven't claimed Leeds ALWAY get it right so you're just trying to pick holes against the club for no reason apart from it being your default setting.

Nail on the head

Confirmed signed for Leeds. www.therhinos.co.uk/news/28177.php#.Vope1RHKGAg

Confirmed signed for Leeds. www.therhinos.co.uk/news/28177.php#.Vope1RHKGAg

The Giants v Rhinos matches are just about to get a bit more interesting.

[iCommenting on the signing Leeds Rhinos Chief Executive Gary Hetherington said, "We are delighted to have secured a player of the quality of Brett Ferres to compliment our squad for next season. Brett knows a lot of our players from the England side and has known Carl Ablett since the pair were teenagers and toured Australia with the England Academy. They know Brett and they are looking forward to having him within our group.
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Firstly, I can just imagine Ferres sat in the stands giving compliments to other players in the squad. I hear he is very good a giving compliments. However, I assume Hetherington means he will complement the squad, which is far less interesting.
It is also an odd comment to make given Ferres had an affair with the wife with his 'best mate' since childhood and the bloke who was best man at his wedding. Given this, I doubt Ferres will pay much regard to knowing Carl Ablett since he was a teenager and who he once went to Australia with.
I suspect Craig Huby though he "knew Brett" - but clearly he is not as he makes out.
It will make Huddersfield v Leeds interesting next season though. What's the chances Brett is "injured" the first time that fixture comes around?

However, this comment on the BBC is even better that Hetherington'sThe 29-year-old was placed on the transfer list by the Giants last month after an internal investigation."[/i
At least one of their journalists has a sense of humour!

And not to be left out, Ferres' own bit of double-entendre"The last year has seen plenty of ups and downs for me,"[/i
Yes, Brett, it certainly has. Mostly on your best mate's wife.

You've confused Ferres with Bailey there.

Amazon just reported the sale of 24 Chastity Belts purchased from customer Leeds Rugby League Club.

Subject to medical, results from clap clinic take around 10 days

A solid signing for Leeds, I'm sure he would have got a gig with any S.L club.

is Ablett married?

Not for long.