I guess we'll find out later today, but what worries me is that Furner hasn't take the opportunity to rubbish these reports directly, which he could have. Hetherington's comments sounded like he hasn't got the story "from the horse's mouth" either.

However I think Furner is an honourable type and it would leave a mess if he did the U-turn.

Who would run a rugby league club eh?

Side note: the NRL clearly has the highest standard of rugby league in the world - but they are a political shambles off the field, with a ridiculous amount of infighting and contractual shenanigans, players and coaches alike.

Why is everyone blaming GH for this??? I'm confused

That will not happen - Agar will never coach Leeds

GH apparently stating that the get out clause in Furner's contract being which is being referred to by the Aussie press dosent exist.

Well, worst-case scenario there might be a chance of Demetriou or even Bennett. We'll just have to roll with it if Furner stays in Sydney.

More rumours are true than not. Expect Furner to give backwards sometime soon !

I'm joking Sal. Lighten up.

Well, whatever happens it has certainly been an eventful off-season. I wonder if half the rumours emerging are being deliberately leaked by the club to stoke interest to sell season tickets etc. So far the off-season is proving more interesting than the Middle 8s, or at least the performances Leeds were putting in...

I have enjoyed both

Someone at the club told me Dave Plange is in the frame.

Only if he brings the windmill arm with him...

If only you were



It could be even worse we could get John Kear and revert back to the 1990's

Is he having some physio!!

Furner moving to an Aussie team seems to be gaining ground ..

What makes you say that? All I can see is the same "details" being regurgitated by different media outlets.

Feel for the club a bit here. GH is very clear in his statement but as others have said, it seemed to make assumptions rather than have input from Furner. I think I read they would be issuing a more detailed statement later today but realistically it's probably pointless. Whatever is people said, people will claim smoke and mirrors...

Turning up in more news and just heard on radio that Furner is claiming he has the get out clause and GH isn't.

Lots of 2+2=5 going on so far I think. Perhaps he does have the clause, perhaps not. Two people know that for sure and neither post on here...

I'm happy to wait until there's some actual news.

I'd be surprised if Furner is saying that directly. I'd guess it's just been paraphrased from the article that surfaced this morning.

Can an individual be prosecuted for breach of contract and is it similar to that of Iestyn Harris if no clause in Furner`s contract exists?
I`m pretty sure if Leeds decided to tear up Furner`s contract due to the arrival of say Richard Agar then Furner would be suing them for around 3 years worth of compensation.

Heard he’s on the next plane to Leeds-Bradford along with James Segeyaro.

I preferred the 2005 version of Kear

Leeds have said there is no get out.

There is no coaching roll in Oz for Furner.

Even if there was I have seen nothing concrete to suggest he is top choice.

Even if he was I have seen nothing to suggest he is interested.

Chill out

As Leeds have suffered little or no loss I would suggest there might be little come back on Furner if he walked. Has he technically actually started?