@RLW_Mole: In The Mole in @LeagueWeek today: @leedsrhinos chase the big boy Adam Cuthbertson from @NRLKnights

@86Hodgson: @RLW_Mole @LeagueWeek @leedsrhinos @NRLKnights What's the likely hood of him coming to Leeds Moley.

@RLW_Mole: @86Hodgson @LeagueWeek @leedsrhinos @NRLKnights pretty good

He'll be in his 30's next year, so a plausible rumour.

Wasn't we trying to sign him the other year?

Yeah, but he was in his 20's then.

Hmm, sounds like an intermediate signing to cover for Kylie whilst Singo and maybe Tonks get game time to become the main props alongside JP

Indeed. A safe pair of hands to lead by example for the likes of Singleton, Tonks, Baldwinson, Minchella and Mulhern.

Or could he turn out to be another Ben Cross?

Don't forget Yates. Looking forward to seeing what he can do.

Next year is massive in terms of development of the next generation.

If that thought doesn't put lead in Juan's old pencil, nothing will.

Well as it is a rumours thread, I might as well post one myself. Just being told tonight from a Cas fan with a bit of clout and mixes with the right people, that Leeds are very close to pulling off a deal for young Clark.

Apparently Warrington pulled out of a deal due to financial restrictions at their side, and Clark doesn't want to relocate. Bailey and Clarkson are part of a deal.

I must admit if someone else had told me this yesterday, I would have said get away, as I was very much under impression he was off to Wire. However, this guy is well connected, so you never know, wait and see I suppose.

Ok and Nigel farage is not a racist

Clarke would be a brilliant signing.

I hope Gotcha's source is correct!
I'd neither cheer nor shed a tear to see the back of Bailey, though I think Clarkson is a useful squad player.

Most interesting aspect would be the pivots. Either you....

Play two hookers Clark and Aiton with Buryow reverting to halves......no place for McGuire.

Or you play Clark and Burrow at hooker, no place for Aiton.

Given the latter would be a waste as both should be on the field for a big chunk of the game the the former looks better with Aiton doing lesser cameo roles when Clark would have a breather.

That leaves McGuire a goner. IF true, IF, this signing would be the biggest in terms of shaking up the foundations of our team for a very long time. One of the golden trio would have to make way.

Burrow to Cas as part of the deal to bring Clark to Leeds? The rumour Cas after him never disappears.

Would be a bad option. McGuire would be more suitable for us to go, also Cas might not keep Sneyd.

Would love Clarke but cannot see it happening as why sign Aiton at the end of last season?

With regards to Cuthbertson, lets hope that Buderus hasn't recommended him to us as we all know how his last recommendation worked out



Also last season, his first at the Knights, Cuthbertson missed a lot of matches with recurring groin problems

Article from over here about Cuthbertson from a few days back. IMHO we could do a lot worse. www.nrl.com/cuthbertson-denies-k ... fault.aspx

Article from over here about Cuthbertson from a few days back. IMHO we could do a lot worse. www.nrl.com/cuthbertson-denies-k ... fault.aspx

Apparently Canberra Raiders are interested in Hardaker.

With a player of his quality, along with Hall and Watkins, I think we'll struggle to keep all three.

Hardaker has had contact from 11 clubs in Australia. All that contact though was last year when he was discussing his new conract with Leeds, that then fell apart.

I cant see us getting Clarke but would happily welcome him IF by a minor miracle he signed for us.
I think we will see many Clubs getting linked with Hardaker & Watkins the Challenge for GH is trying to keep em both an das I've said before I'd happily sacrifice 2/3 1st teamers to raise extra money for both of them to have improved deals.

Funnily enough with Canberra, I have said for a couple of years that Hardaker reminds me a lot of the Dugan and they definitely need a full back net season. I think Hardaker would go much better than Tomkins over here at FB too.

I too have heard from a Cas source that Clark's move to the Wolves is off & that two Leeds players are on their way to Cas.
I hope that the two rumours are correct & are related ie that Clark is coming to Leeds.
McGuire & Bailey to Cas would be good for both clubs & although I'd be sad to see McGuire go, a time comes when change is necessary.

You'd have to hope that with BJB leaving that we manage to keep hold of the other threequarters

If sacrificing McGuire is what it takes to get one of the leagues brightest prospects then I'm afraid it will have to be. McGuire was a damn fine player in his peak, but that was many years ago. He still adds to the team but not as much as we need