They ae both rumours doing the rounds. Unless you know differently Then you are Gary Hethrington and I claim my £5.

Who in their right mind, would choose the Rhinos over the Cougars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It would be interesting were he to do so, but how many half-backs/hookers do we need and at what cost?

That said, after his father was a brilliant stand-off/full back for Keighley ('B.C' - Before Cougars), it would be good to see him continue the 'family tradition' and see his father grace the 'hallowed turf' again!
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Good point. Maybe if he were to end up at Cougars this would mean JD would hang his boots up. Or, on the other hand, would it mean the Coleman move wouldn't happen. To be honest, at this point it's nothing more than speculation. He's a quality player and would love to see him at Cougar Park providing he wants to play and importantly we can afford him.

JD hangs up his boots.
Obst and Coleman play half backs.
Danny Jones plays full back just like he did for Wales.

Problem sorted.

I can't see why people want JD to hang up his boots.

He played three quarters of last season out of position.

He still managed to be our second highest try scorer.

He needs to play 13, maybe start from the bench so he can see the game from the side also.

He has got bad knees. Thats reason enough.

I don't think anyone said he SHOULD hang his boots. People are just offering opinion about how and where Obst would fit in if we were lucky enough to sign. JD by his own admission has said he hadn't made up his mind. I would like him to play again next season because he offers more than he gets credit for, however, I'm mindful of the cap and his salary counting towards it whilst he is player coach. If he were to retire maybe this would free up money to sign Obst?

Like GW says, he is feeling it and should do what's right for his body, himself and his family. If that means him donning a Cougar shirt next year happy days. If not, I'm sure he'll do a cracking job from the sidelines.

As for Jones at Full back. When he lined up against England I had my reservations, but apart from a couple of moments against NZ (not seen the Aussie game yet so can't comment) he played well. Think he'd be more effective at the halves, but he's shown his versatility.

DOES ANYONE KNOW,? IF IT IS OBST THAT WE ARE SIGNING, OR WISHFULL THINKING, HIM AND COLEMAN LINKING UP WOULD CAUSE ANY TEAM PROBLEMS,

It is better the club does not announce any deal until definite as Leigh did www.code13rugbyleague.com/2011/1 ... eigh-deal/

It is better the club does not announce any deal until definite as Leigh did www.code13rugbyleague.com/2011/1 ... eigh-deal/

JD was the driving force behind the side last season, his winning attitude and mental toughness saw us through more than one game.

If he chooses not to play, he will be sorely missed, but this "non critical" season may be the time to concentrate on coaching and develop the team around a new nucleus. At times last year, we allowed our heads to drop, I'm sure some of his signings have been aimed at mental as well as physical backbone.

If Sam comes he will add experience and versatility to our squad and will be a great mentor to the young lads. However, if he doesn't, then this year may just be the time for the likes of Haythornthwaite, Sagar and Coleman to come to the forefront.

I am really looking foreward to this season.

YEH, BRING IT ON ,

Obst and Korki/JD are buddies and hang around together, Little Sam came over to the Haven game at Cougar park last season and will no doubt have been at the finals.

Sadly you won't be signing Lil Sam.