[u2016[/u
[uLegend[/u

[Year Contract Expires
OQ – Overseas Quota [Max 5
NFT – Non-Federation Trained [Max 5
CT – Club Trained [Min 8
FT – Federation Trained
K - Goal Kicker
** - Dual Registration at Featherstone
* - Out on Loan
=#FF0000[Injured
=#0000CD[Suspended

[url=http://www.twitter.com/leedsrhinosClub Official Twitter[/url

[uLeeds Rhinos - First Team[/u

[uStaff[/u
Coach: Brian McDermott
Assistant Coach: Barry Eaton
Player Performance Manager: [url=http://www.twitter.com/chrisplume81Chris Pulme[/url
Head of Athletic Performance: [url=http://www.twitter.com/jasondavo13Jason Davidson[/url
Head Physiotherapist: [url=http://www.twitter.com/andybarker11Andy Barker[/url
Assistant Physiotherapist: [url=https://www.twitter.com/Ben_Harper90Ben Harper[/url
Head of Analysis & Operational Development: [url=http://www.twitter.com/jamesbletsoe87James Bletsoe[/url
Head of Player Welfare: [url=http://www.twitter.com/kylie_leuluaiKylie Leuluai[/url
First Team Strength & Conditioning Coach: [url=http://www.twitter.com/IanKirkeIan Kirke[/url
First Team Performance Analyst: [url=http://www.twitter.com/ryanspindleyRyan Spindley[/url
Masseur: [url=http://www.twitter.com/rafamasseurSteve Clegg[/url
Equipment Manager: [url=http://www.twitter.com/glynnbell65Glynn Bell[/url
Head of Medical / Club Doctor: [url=http://www.twitter.com/jonathanpower3Jonathan Power[/url
Time Keeper:

[uPlaying Squad[/u
Backs & Halfbacks:
29. [url=http://www.twitter.com/LukebriscoeeLuke Briscoe[/url; 11/03/1994; Fullback/Wing/Stand Off/Hooker [2017 - CT **
=#FF00002. [url=http://www.twitter.com/Tom_BriscoeTom Briscoe[/url; 19/03/90; Wing/Centre/Fullback [2018 - FT **
7. [url=http://www.twitter.com/Rob7BurrowRob Burrow[/url; 26/09/82; Scrum Half/Hooker [2017 - CT K **
23. [url=https://twitter.com/ashtongolding1Ashton Golding[/url; 04/09/96; Fullback [2018 - CT **
5. [url=http://www.twitter.com/ryan5hallRyan Hall[/url; 27/11/87; Wing [2018 - CT **
22. [url=http://www.twitter.com/Ahandley16Ashley Handley[/url; 16/02/96; Wing/Centre [2017 - CT **
[i1. [url=http://www.twitter.com/ZakHardaker1Zak Hardaker[/url; 17/10/91; Fullback/Centre/Wing [2019 - FT K *Penrith Panthers*[/i
25. [url=https://twitter.com/JordanLilley6Jordan Lilley[/url; 04/09/96; Stand Off/Hooker/Loose Forward [2017 - CT K **
6. [url=http://www.twitter.com/DannyMcGuire6Danny McGuire[/url; 06/12/82; Stand Off/Scrum Half [2017 - (C) CT **
4. Joel Moon; 20/05/88; Centre/Stand Off/Scrum Half/Second Row/Loose Forward [2018 - NFT OQ
14. [url=http://www.twitter.com/Liam_SutcliffeLiam Sutcliffe[/url; 25/11/94; Fullback/Stand Off/Loose Forward [2017 - CT K **
3. [url=http://www.twitter.com/KallumwatkinsKallum Watkins[/url; 12/03/91; Centre/Wing/Fullback [2019 - CT **
Forwards:
12. [url=http://www.twitter.com/carl12ablettCarl Ablett[/url; 19/12/85; Second Row/Centre/Loose Forward [2018 - CT **
19. [url=http://www.twitter.com/MitchAchurchMitch Achurch[/url; 14/07/88; Prop/Second Row - NFT **
24. [url=https://www.twitter.com/jordanbaldyJordan Baldwinson[/url; 11/11/94; Prop/Second Row [2017 - CT **
10. [url=https://www.twitter.com/cuthbertson85Adam Cuthbertson[/url; 24/02/85; Prop/Second Row [2018 - NFT **
15. [url=http://www.twitter.com/BrettDelaney15Brett Delaney[/url; 26/10/85; Second Row/Centre [2018 - NFT **
26. [url=http://www.twitter.com/BrettFerres11Brett Ferres[/url; 19/04/86; Second Row [2017 - FT **
8. [url=Http://www.twitter.com/kgalloway85Keith Galloway[/url; 02/08/85; Prop [2018 - NFT **
17. [url=https://www.twitter.com/mitchgarbuttMitch Garbutt[/url; 18/04/89; Prop [2019 - NFT OQ
11. Jamie Jones-Buchanan; 01/08/81; Second Row/Loose Forward [2017 - CT **
18. [url=http://www.twitter.com/JKeinhorstJimmy Keinhorst[/url; 14/07/90; Second Row/Centre [2018 - CT **
20. [url=https://www.twitter.com/mullally_Anthony Mullally[/url; 28/06/91; Prop [2018 - FT **
30. [url=https://www.twitter.com/chicko9James Segeyaro[/url; 11/11/90; Hooker [2016 - OQ NFT
16. [url=http://www.twitter.com/BradSingoBrad Singleton[/url; 29/10/92; Prop/Loose Forward [2018 - CT **
21. [url=https://www.twitter.com/JoshuaCWaltsJosh Walters[/url; 23/12/94; Centre/Second Row [2017 - CT **
=#FF000013. [url=http://www.twitter.com/Ste_WardStevie Ward[/url; 17/11/93; Loose Forward/Second Row/Stand Off [2020 - CT K **

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[uLeeds Rhinos - Academy[/u

[uStaff[/u
Junior Recruitment Manager: [url=http://www.twitter.com/simonbell11Simon Bell[/url
Youth Recruitment & Academy Manager: Bob Pickles
Academy Assistant Coach: Peter Clarkson
Academy Assistant Coach: [url=http://www.twitter.com/jonnywainhouseJonny Wainhouse[/url
Player Academy Coaches: Jamie Jones Buchanan, Rob Burrow, Carl Ablett
Academy Performance Analysist: [url=http://www.twitter.com/halks15Matt Halkier[/url
Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach: [url=http://www.twitter.com/23benjonesBen Jones[/url
Academy Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach: Mark Ireton
Academy Physiotherapist: James Collinge
Scholarship Coach: Daniel Cook
Scholarship Assistant Coaches: Stephen Fox, Paul Milnes.
Scholarship Physiotherapist: [url=http://www.twitter.com/moxley99Mark Oxley[/url
Scholarship Development: Richard Shaw

[uPlaying Squad[/u
Backs & Halfbacks:
[url=http://www.twitter.com/harry_boyes3Harry Boyes[/url; 16/06/98; Centre - CT
[url=http://www.twitter.com/tommybrierley_Tommy Brierley[/url; 08/09/96; Centre - CT
[url=http://www.twitter.com/charlesbrown06Charlie Brown[/url; 15/09/97; Fullback/Wing - CT
[url=http://www.twitter.com/reecechap98Reece Chapman-Smith[/url; 08/11/98; Full Back/Stand Off - CT
[url=https://www.twitter.com/ryanL_JonesRyan Jones[/url; 09/12/97; Centre - CT
[url=http://Twitter.com/BillyMcDermott5Billy McDermott[/url; 23/09/96; Centre - CT
[url=https://Twitter.com/JackNorfolkJack Norfolk[/url; Centre - CT
[url=https://twitter.com/joesanderson13Joe Sanderson[/url; 17/03/97; Scrum Half - CT
Alex Sutcliffe; 21/01/99; Centre - CT
Jack Walker; 08/08/99; Full Back/Stand Off - CT
[url=http://www.twitter.com/nathanpwaringNathan Waring[/url; 18/12/98; Centre - CT
[url=http://www.twitter.com/jackwray6Jack Wray[/url; 16/12/97; Stand Off/Scrum Half - CT
Forwards:
[url=http://www.twitter.com/nath_barkerNathan Barker[/url; 29/11/96; Second Row - CT
[url=https://www.twitter.com/benbrady4Ben Brady[/url; 12/02/98; Hooker - CT
[url=http://www.twitter.com/spencerdarleySpencer Darley[/url; 25/09/98; Loose Forward - CT
[url=https://twitter.com/Flynny_8Nyle Flynn[/url; 27/07/97; Second Row - CT
[url=https://www.twitter.com/harveyhallasHarvey Hallas[/url; 14/11/97; Second Row - CT
27. [url=https://twitter.com/samhallasSam Hallas[/url; 18/10/96; Prop - CT
[url=https://www.twitter.com/joshjjr13Joshua Jordan-Roberts[/url; 26/08/98; Loose Forward - CT
[url=https://www.twitter.com/ben_longtonnBen Longton[/url; Second Row - CT
[url=https://www.twitter.com/naughton11lukeLuke Naughton[/url; 03/11/98; Loose Forward/Second Row - CT
[url=http://www.Twitter.com/DysonNicholsonDyson Nicholson[/url; 08/01/99; Second Row/Centre - CT
[url=http://www.twitter.com/mik_oledzkiMikolaj Oledzki[/url; 08/11/98; Prop/Second Row [2021 - CT
28. [url=http://www.twitter.com/camsmith98Cameron Smith[/url 07/10/98; Loose Forward - CT
[url=https://www.twitter.com/sunders1997Connor Sunderland[/url; 10/10/97; Prop/Second Row - CT
[url=http://www.twitter.com/harvwhiteleyHarvey Whiteley[/url; 26/09/98; Loose Forward/Hooker/Stand Off - CT

[u2017[/u
Out: Mitch Achurch (Released)

Still slightly uneasy about next seasons squad.
Have we replaced JP and Kylie, well Garbutt has settled in already, and I like the look of Galloway. Two legends departing, but two astute signings with the potential to ease that loss.
Have we replaced Sinfield? Technically the rumours are Sutcliffe will be tasked with that, but who's taking up his role as backup halfback.
Have we replaced Aiton as frontline hooker and Ward as backup? Not yet.
I still always feel we're a bit light in the three quarters, in terms of depth.
I will have to bow to superior knowledge from others on here about how close some of the young FB, Wings, Centres, Halves and Hookers are to filling those squad gaps.

2015 - 2016
Peacock & Leuluai - Garbutt & Galloway
Aiton & Ward - ? & ?
Sinfield & Sutcliffe - Sutcliffe & ?

Generally more out than in, so some level of wages cleared off the books, got to wonder if those wages have been redistributed within the current squad or if there is room left for more than one signing (Aiton's replacement).

I still think we will bring in two signings for next season. One of Buttriss / Falloon and potentially Westerman.

I think Falloon and Westerman to replace Aiton/Cover Ward, then Lilley will step up as regular halfback cover. To be fair, we have coped without Sutcliffe for a large chunk of the season.

Wouldn't be fully against that.
Frontline hooker.
And in Westerman, a LF who can provide the extra distributor that we'd need with Sinfield gone (not comparing the two, but more like a need for a second pivot). Also as a back row option, freeing up Keinhorst, Ablett as centre cover.
Just need the backup hooker role nailing down, or do you think Lilley is capable?
How close are Golding and Handley to being genuine first team options, between them covering 1-5.

I do wonder if Achurch's departure and Westerman signing are linked.
In Mullally, Baldwinson, Minchella, Walters and Mulhern, we're pretty well covered for prop/2nd row outside of the usual suspects. Achurch going could be absorbed, and free up wages for Westerman.

I presume that will be Burrow, who has shown himself more than capable the last three weeks.

Is Cameron Smith expected to be in the first team squad next year?

(Obviously I don't mean the one that would more than solve our hooker issue)

I'd hope that Lilley is given the chance to develop into the backup hooker.

The only must have signing for next year is hooker. If Achurch leaves then maybe a second row, but its nowhere near as important.

Lilley potentially is a quality 7 and imo when we sign another 9 that's where i personally want to see him given game time and a chance to take that shirt he has all the attributes long and short kicking game ,reads the game well can play off the cuff and has good hands.
If the Brierley signing is confirmed i have no problems with seeing Lilley-Brierley-Sutcliffe pivot combo.

As the squad stands only a hooker is required.

Burrow / Lilley to cover 7 & 9

I don't want them to sign Walloon or whatever his name is. I'd rather not have someone who got close to a drugs ring in brought in to the team at this point of transition.

Looking at things purely on paper we don't have enough cover at halfback and we need an out and out hooker.

It's alright saying burrow, but he's 33 can we really rely on him as our first choice week in week out hooker, and what if there's an injury to a halfback? Potentially burrow slots in at halfback with lilley at hooker. But then we have no real cover at halfback or hooker beyond that.

We need to sign an out and out hooker that lilley can sub for that frees burrow up to play/cover halfback and hooker/coming off the bench as impact with mcguire and sutcliffe as the starting halves.

I can't say I am massively impressed with the names mentioned as hooker. Seem a big step down from what we had and who we were linked with (Clark).

That said this last month Burrow has been great. And I cannot say I had heard much of Garbutt Before he signed and he has turned out pretty good

We don't really need a star. Just someone with a great attitude, big defender who can distrubute well to our key players. We don't need a cam smith, just a mickey mac.

Next year is the beginging of a huge decline for the rhinos.... For starters garbutt is nowhere near a replacement for jp, very error prone, Galloway is a west tigers reject at best. Lilley has played a handful of games and isn't ready to be first choice back up for a champion side. Mullallay is dreadful, not a leeds player. Can't believe we r letting go of Robbie ward, never been given a chance. If we don't sign a quality hooker we will struggle

Garbutt's very error prone? He's made 4 errors from 158 carries in 14 games.

Agree we don't need a star, just never heard of them other than one going to court for dealing coke!!! But as I also said wasn't blown away by garbutt signing but he has been a cracking signing

Where have u got that rubbish from? 2 crucial missed tackles vs cas leading to try's? Knock on in grand final and against saints, for me he isn't good enough

A few points. Garbutt so far has been a cracking player. Galloway is more than just a reject. Mullally not sure myself but a project. Robbie Ward clearly hasn't cut the mustard. From what I've seen of him not too distraught he's gone.

The main point is you don't replace players like peacock and Sinny like for like unless your really lucky. You hopefully build a squad where a few players can pick up the slack left by these players departing

Balancing the salary cap is an art and hetherington has done it better than any others over last 10 years. Last close season we released both bailey and kirke to make space for a prop. Chased Mossop hard but he chose wigan. Mid season we signed garbbutt. 26 years old with only 12 nrl games. We were not buying a new peacock. He has been key in giving us more grunt in particular as Kylie's powers have waned (we now know why). He is still improving but overall has been critical in getting the treble. See him as a kirke/ bailey replacement and you might feel a bit better.

Agree with the others about a new hooker being key.burrow is a truly great player but is not equipped to play in the middle on defence for long or even modest spells, which is why he is often out at left or right centre. Losing the amazing peacock and all his work will put more work on other forwards which mean a tackling hooker is critical.

It is amazing!! Already the doubters have started to moan. Garbutt has been a bluddy revelation IMO. Without his contributions up front I doubt we would have achieved the treble. I am glad we lost the chase for Mossop; instead we got somebody MUCH better

Without a doubt we DO need a hooker and better cover at halfback, but as others have said, somebody of the calibre of Aiton is all we need. A Cameron Smith (Aussie version) would be fantastic, but not strictly required.
We shouldn't forget Handley...if he is used in the threequarters then maybe Moon could become the extra cover at SO?!?

Basically I would be happy with a 'reasonable' hooker - who can defend in the middle - and Westerman as a bonus. Any more than that would indeed be a dream I think.

Totally agree Nantwich. If we got Westerman and a good hooker it would be great. Also agree that moon is a potential halfback cover - played as a stand off earlier in career.

Thank god you have no say in it then.

Garbutt was the shot the team needed mid season. Would we have done this with Yates as back up prop? I think not!!

Just seen the greatest achievement from a Leeds team and already some numpty is saying someone who came half way round the work mid season isn't good enough. WUM

Has Peacock been error free? I think not.... (Not wanting to diminish Peacocks contributions, but you cannot simply use errors by Garbutt to compare him to JP and not also include JPs errors/missed tackles)

Undoubtedly, Peacock cannot be replaced like for like, but Garbutt assisted by some better squad players than we've had in the past is a good way to go