Personally, I totally agree with scotty, Phil Clarkes comments were out of order, to say that a player should be punished with a major injury for a minor infringement is wrong especially from some one who's career was ended with a broken neck. And all sky commentary is biased, can't stand it.

Well Said Scott, and good luck, a leeds legend.

Eastwood isn't replaced by another player in the "elite" top 20 though but Donald clearly is hence the only notable departure because he will be replaced from outside the club.

Let's wait and see which number Clarkson is given for next season first shall we.

It appears, judging by frequency of selection, that he has moved well ahead of the player allocated number 20 for the 2010 season. That player I imagine would also not be universally regarded as 'elite' even within our own supporter base.

I don't have too much of a problem with that bit. I don't think you have to have played a sport to know what's going on. I mean FFS, Martin Samuels must be one of the highest paid sports journalists in the country (although I may have just shot my own argument down in flames there

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Good point re-squad number but if we sign an NRL prop and he decides he wants 26 or some other shirt number that adds up to 8 or 10 he'll still be in the top 20 "elite" in terms of salary cap.

Thanks Scotty. You are a class winger IMO retiring far too soon. PS. I agree with your comments re Sky