Leeds board getting warm re the Hardaker story. Don't know what the lad has done (lots of conjecture of course) but they seem sure that he hasn't left the England camp due to any "personal reason". Quite a few seem adamant that he's on his way out of Leeds to be replaced by Kearney. Apparently, there is due to be a piece in tomorrow's YEP. Talk of Jones-Bishop on his way also.

I'm not suggesting either will be coming to us but what about the possible departure of Kearney?

It would depend on the replacement. BK looked sharp at the start of the season but didn't perform as well in the second half of the season, but then again, a lot of players didn't. I'd prefer it if BK stayed, unless we are replacing him with Hardaker.

Can't see that swap going ahead - Hardaker would attract the top clubs, who will offer him good money.

Strange one with Hardaker, the way that this has come about, with him apparently getting the boot at Leeds, it wouldn't surprise me if he's done something a little more sinister, outside of RL (speculation of course).

Long term i would love to see Kear at full back, he's the safest we have under the high ball and his attacking play is underrated.

Hardaker to Wigan
Jones Bishop to union
Kearney to Leeds???
Brett Hodgson to the Bulls???

Anyway Bulls latest target is playing number 4 for Samoa tonight

wouldn't mind so much if our target was number 1 for Samao

Wouldn't mind seeing Joseph Leilua in the centres with Adam Henry

Wasn't he NSW 18th man? Can't see him giving up a chance to play origin to sign with us, but would be a terrific capture if true.

Wigan Have signed Matt Bowen for fullback

Only for one year.

I'd swap Kearney for Hardaker in a heartbeat.

Hardaker out of Leeds to Wigan or any other club would be the worst bit of sporting business since Cantona to Man U.

Hardaker will be taking a break from the game methinks.

What has he done?

Well Leeds know better than most how to stick by players and help them turn their lives around.

Enforced?

I have just talked to some one who works close with the rhinos and he told me the Kearney rumors are rubbish

Every Rhino just let out a huge sigh of relief!

Wont be for long. Sale was agreed last friday. Unless its fallen through in meantime Kearney will be in a rhinos shirt next year.

Mat is this true or a wind up for the Leeds fans who have crept onto here

What's your source matt ??

What's your source matt ??

I 'd be happy to lose Kearney if we could replace him with the Samoa full back from last night

No chance of that happening of course - it will probably be Foster, Kear or maybe one year contract for Brett Hodgson - any of which would be a retrograde step IMO

That's a very confident statement mat!

And even though I've not been here long I think I could take what you say in good faith.

(i.e. a little bit gullible, a little bit dubious and a dash of non-plussed!)

If this keeps going on I think I'll ring Master card and cancel my Season tickets as I'm not going to get the product I thought I was!

Just been informed Leeds are interested in another fullback but it's not Kearney