Can only echo what's been posted and add that it's an honour to of watched him in the Blue 'n' Amber.
One word always comes to mind when remembering Ali in his prime WOW!
A club legend and many thanks Ali.

Was he 'our Cantona' in that his arrival mid-2004 gave Leeds the impetus to win that long overdue title - and then kick on ? Rather like Eric propelled Man Utd to their glorious new era....

IIRC his first game was against Salford at home.. wasn't going to go until it was annouced he was making his debut. Ali's been an absoloute legend a game breaker and one of if not THE best overseas players we've ever had.

I agree with other posters on here though, we need to replace him and we've not done so yet.

Big shame to see him go. Really have a soft spot for Ali, but also agree about the timing being about right. I hope he gets a spot in the 17 for Wembley as he is, as previously mentioned, a better selection than a few other names. Still capable of flashes of genius and will push through the gain line more often than not.

Legend

WHAT!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Arthur Clues and also Vic Hey. I also hope Ali is fully fit for the final. He's a massive, big-game player.

Superb overseas import never had one as good since his signing and probably wont have another one going forward either.

Thanks for the memories big man never be forgotton you are a LEGEND !!!

All the best and good luck in the future to you and your family

As a geriatric supporter I would suggest that along with Arthur Clues, Ali has been our best overseas signing. However, who will replace him?
Hauraki may think he is a ball playing game breaker but he is nowhere near at the moment, possibly in a couple of years time.
How Kirke and Hauraki are selected before Ali is beyond my understanding. We needed his skill at Doncaster, and it showed, and I sincerely hope he plays at Wembley.
What is the betting he comes back next year to prove Brian Mc and Gary H wrong to let him go
Thanks for all the memories Ali, good luck for the future

How do we go about nominating Ali for inclusion in the Southstander Hall of Fame?

You're not wrong there!

Been a pleasure watching you over the years. Would still be cert. in my Wembley 17 too !

I will bet my house he comes back for wakey and tears us to shreds

So many great memories of Ali over the years............certainly on his day one of the best to wear the shirt









Ali

Good luck to him he's been fantastic for us.

when the history books are written about this era Ali will figure prominently

I'm on it!

Anyone want to suggest any dates?

Hope he comes to Wakey..and with his CC winners medal!!

Can't dispute most of what has been said here, Ali has been the best of the modern imports but not at his best over the past couple of years.
As much as I like Kirke I would have to take a fit Ali as second row cum prop and despite the injuries and declining fitness he can still produce the magic and his presence on the pitch not only lifts the crowd but also seems to lift the team.
As somebody else has said, we weren't going to go to that match until we found out it was his debut - glad we did.
Best memory has to be the 5 tries at Wakefield after coming on as sub - something the superleague records page didn't show for ages (think they got fed-up of me pestering them).

Thanks Ali & good luck wherever you end up.

Ali has been a fantastic servant to our club since his debut back in 2004

When Ali was fully fit, he was almost impossible to defend against,I will always remember Ali for playing the game how it should be played, in that he could always do the "off the cuff" style of footie rather than being just another stereotypical overseas back rower that can do the stats proud.

Ali also always played the game with a smile on his face,

Respect

Personal favourite memory was when wellens made him look like usain bolt at kr 2005 playoffs.

its been an absolute pleasure to watch him over the years. good luck to the big man.
cala, text me when you sort an evening out

If we're sharing favourite memories I have two.

His try in the 2007 GF, and the determined nature of the run, swung the momentum firmly our way.

It was a mundane game but he gave Calderwood a pass for a try in the right corner of the North Stand/Western Terrace against Widnes in 2005. I've never seen a RL player make a pass like that.

Ihope to be home for a home game in september and I know the southstand will give him a rousing goodbye

That was in 2004.

Mcguire scored 5 tries in that game.

The pass was also forward.

Some great memories Ali has given us these last 7 years. His partnership down the left with Senior was brilliant for a few years and they created loads of tries for both the winger and inside support. It must have been a nightmare for the opposition to try and stop their offloads.
Sad to see him leave and it could be quite a while before we have another player like Ali.
All the best to him and his family.