If you are saying that there is only two sides in which he would not be a starter that suggests only 4 players ahead or better than him?

If he is the 5th best half back in the best league in the world that would suggest he is a world class performer. I personally don't think he is that good but its a board of opinions. I think he is a safe if unspectacular performer that really suited Bellamy's style of play and the make up of the Melbourne squad

Nope, never said this at all?

Perhaps you misread or misunderstood something I posted. Please highlight what triggered your asumption and I would be happy to better explain myself.

I read that Manly have released 14 players from their contracts. Are there any that Leeds might be interested in signing ?

ask the mole on twitter

Feleti Mateo, anyone?

The Warriors are still down to pay a chunk of his 2016 salary to Manly, so if Manly do move him on and a club could secure some input from them as well he might be a decent value pick-up for someone.

There's always Burgess the Lesser

To be fair to Tommy Burgess, I think he's been better than George in the few games I've seen him this season. He'd be great signing for any team.

I've heard a little different, that the Warriors were paying this year. Next year manly have to pay his full wage which is supposed to be $500 k a year. You would think a few will be looking for clubs.

Quote ="sgtwilko"I've heard a little different, that the Warriors were paying this year. Next year manly have to pay his full wage which is supposed to be $500 k a year. You would think a few will be looking for clubs.'" This would seem to say different, on both counts. www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/nrl ... 7452512216

Quote ="sgtwilko"I've heard a little different, that the Warriors were paying this year. Next year manly have to pay his full wage which is supposed to be $500 k a year. You would think a few will be looking for clubs.'" This would seem to say different, on both counts. www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/nrl ... 7452512216

I would love to have Mateo, liked him for quite a few years, would be great. I would also have Luke Burgess in a heart beat, and IMO is a far better player than Tom Burgess, who lives of the surname.

Mateo could be good - offload game, covers a number of positions etc. Seems out of shape though and I think he's overpriced. And, again, we've got enough Aussies I think so any deal should be contingent on releasing Achurch. But he'd be an upgrade on Achurch.

Luke Burgess is ok, Tom is poor from what I've seen of the NRL this year. George hasn't had a great season but is still streets ahead of his twin.

Of the Manly players, Ballin the hooker used to be a good player but not sure how he's been lately.

Just to add...Luke Burgess apparently wants to go and play RU in Japan if he doesn't get another NRL gig. He doesn't seem that interested in the game but wants to get different life experiences while he can, which is fair enough. Coming back to Leeds would not fit in with that.

Surely it would only work for him if he could be a squad player in that team

Justin horo is being linked with super league clubs, could we be in for him?

Whole lot of meh, and plays predominantly in a position we have a particular need for (back row)

Yes but if we did bring in a second rower that means the likes of Delaney and JJB could be used as front rowers

Mateo would/could be a great signing but he's rumoured to be going to Catalans if leaving the NRL

Have you seen that bbcjohndickinson on Twitter? He asks anyone and everyone which HB Leeds are signing every day.

had to block him on twitter he was a total pain in the asking me 3 to 4 times a day who did i think we were signing the lad is totally obsess with how the rhinos were or were not signing couldnt take it so blocked him. the mole on twitter is sick of him and he is usually quiet tolerant

He's on here as well, asking the same questions at the same times. I'm surprised Mole hasn't put a contract out on him tbh, but harmless enough.

I like him. To be that obsessed with it. I bet he cant make love without thinking 'I wonder who Leeds will sign at HB next year, its been 5hrs since I asked The Mole OMG'

some guy on twitter called martin Osborne recons aiton signed a 3 year deal,1st 2 years fixed and 3rd in his favour,other clubs can take him for next year. thats in his words not mine and also says he is going to catalan. never heard of a contract like it. ive heard of 2 year deal with a view to a 3rd. all i can find is he signed a 3 year deal which i though he couldnt be approached till in last 6 months of contract

I saw that as well. I cannot believe it is true, I certainly hope not as IMO Aiton has been great this season and will be in our final top 3 nominations for our player of the year come the end of the season club awards.

IF and it's a big IF there is anything in this, it might explain the resigning of Burrow and give some credence to the 'people in the know' who were saying a couple of months ago that we'd signed Houghton from Hull on a 5 year deal which I also thought was rubbish and still do or at least hope it is, UNLESS Aiton is off in which case it might make sense.

Out of Aiton and Houghton I know which hooker I'd prefer to have and his first name isn't Danny

Is Paul aiton out of contract end of this season ?

You might find that was true, and why we made moves for Houghton. But, will probably find a new deal was agreed, and hence no further with Houghton.

I've just been told zac has landed himself in trouble again with the authorities. No idea how or why or even if true. Cannot find anything on it wondered if anyone else had heard these rumors