Agree, there has to be another way. If relegation was based on league standings, it wouldn't be the slow, delayed death it is now. The black and white nature that the RFL void all contracts, also does more harm than good. Especially given clubs will still have to pay players for 3 months, without the funding so could go belly up anyway.

It is harsh yes but the realities of relegation really do hit home hard. To that extent there are support mechanisms available to young Sam for support , including from within our club.

I take on board your point, valid as it is but there are similar people going into work on Monday with no job security what so ever either, including 1,000 aircraft fitters at BAE.

I hope Sam get's fixed up asap.

My understanding is that the club's Welfare Officer (Steve Maden) will assist players who haven't got an agent, as will The RFL's own equivalent officer. I'm sure Sam will get a good SL contract elsewhere and I wish him luck.

Has hoppy been told to find a new club or been told he's being offered less money and he's spit his dummy out and said no ???because the club has not said he's been released it's hoppy saying he has to find a new club and is that because he doesn't want to take a pay cut..

Hoppy’s contract offer is more a reflection of his attitude to training. Turning up late for training and being one of the poorest trainers at the club hasn’t endeared him to the decision makers. He’s been given more than enough chances to change but hasn’t listened to the advice.

It wouldn't be in the players interest,if the club announced he's been released. In that respect the club are protecting his interest and welfare.

what I'm saying is has the club offered him a contract and has hoppy turned it down because he wants more money ????

That is a good question as I assumed he had been offered a contract from an earlier post

The cancelling of contracts after the mpg saved my club from oblivion...

Tough decisions need to be made and it looks like Leigh are building their core around the available cap.

I assume players like Hoppy, Paterson and Hock are an extravagance for the early stages of the Championship season.

You showed us the way and we followed the blueprint last year. Get a good enough squad to see you through the season and strengthen with game changers for the 8s.

Good luck!

Cheers - sounds like a plan. Problem being we only have eight signed up (officially) at the moment. Just a reminder, if we are both in the '8's', it's our turn to win this time!

Hoppy gone to play in aus good luck you need some!!!

With the welsh squad, or staying there after ??

yes with wales.

Looks fun.

Hoppy playing tommrow in the World Cup good luck to you Sam 6am.