Conversely he may have a number of stinkers too so it would beneficial to have a fee agreed in advance of the WC. Besides Aiton has had a couple of SL seasons to show his 'worth' to Leeds so they can garner a fair reflection on how he's likely to go.

Possibly so, but I would say a couple of massive games on this stage would be more beneficial than a couple of stinkers would be detrimental. Nobody is expecting a great deal from the likes of PNG, so in reality he probably has a 'shot to nothing' - very little downside but huge potential upside.

Some Leeds folk are hoping they've signed him others not; some saying he can be a liability in defence when we know hes the complete opposite. He was topping the top-tackler in his first season before he broke his jaw and was probably up there this year.
I hope we do keep him but if we do get 70k and we have a replacement lined up then I'd take it, interesting to see that MC hasn't commented on this yet - would've loved him to squash or prove the 'sources' from mediocre newspapers who get 3% of the 100 right.

Won his appeal for his 1 match ban.

Typical. Leeds player gets ban overturned again!

just signed a two year extension to his contract at Fev and started his own business, so don't think so.

Press conference at Headingley tomorrow. Aiton and McDermott are also in attendance

I heard but I must add only a rumour so stands a reasonable chance of being wrong that Leeds have offered 6 of their academy players on loan. We may learn more later to day.

He didn't have his best game last night for PNG.
Maybe the pressures of signing for one of the big boys are starting to get to him !
His replacement livened things op with his speed and distribution from dummy half.

Was also mentioned in one of the rugby papers yesterday.

Aiton's main weakness is his ball from dh, and he showed that last night - too many wayward passes leaving the receiver grasping at nothing or lined up to get smashed.

Does the sale of Paul mean the amount MC needed as been reached , or is Kath taking the opportunity to dispose of all the overpaid (her judgement) , if so there are certainly ONE or TWO left who fit into the Mellor’s category.  As regards the Rhino 6 loanees if they include Mimms , Forster and Clarkson who are all back row , where does that leave our OWN , Anakin ,Walshaw and Trout , If there is a S/L  requirement of 7 home grown to be in the squad who will they be , it’s strange they are reported to be discussing terms with young Maskill . who is clearly not good enough but would be cheap .Sorry Charlie I realise this is all speculation and will do your head in

I'd be very disappointed if we loaned six of Leeds youngsters, if we feel youth is our only option then it should be our youth given the chance.

I won't be too bothered if he moves on.

Reminds me of TLL- not a lot of supporters were bothered when he left!

I like him a lot but it's looking more and more like it's the best thing to do.

It's a position we can cover, imho
Half back and prop are the difficult ones right now.