Re: Hardaker : Thu Nov 03, 2016 4:56 am  

leedsnsouths wrote:

I Hardaker definitely going? He is currently on holiday with Ferres and tweeted last week that preseason starts next week.

Would Mac really bring him back for preseason if he is done with him?

They have more chance of moving him on if whoever is taking him doesn't have to spend months getting him fit

Re: Hardaker : Thu Nov 03, 2016 6:06 am  

I guess it wouldn't be the biggest shock in the world if he stays. Maybe GH and co feel that he may come back with his tail between his legs, having seen his worth on the market is nothing like he thought? If so there may be a chance to turn his attitude around.

Re: Hardaker : Thu Nov 03, 2016 6:56 am  

leedsnsouths wrote:

I Hardaker definitely going? He is currently on holiday with Ferres and tweeted last week that preseason starts next week.

Would Mac really bring him back for preseason if he is done with him?

Mac, GH and Leeds wouldnt really have a choice as he is contracted to Leeds for 3 more years i think. If Zak doesnt go anywhere Leeds will have to honour his deal until he does.

Its clear that Leeds want to move him on but GH wont give him away so until a deal is agreed he will have to stay at Leeds. There is still plenty of time to get a deal sorted. Hopefully it can be done quickly and in Leeds' best interests.

Wouldnt be totally suprised to see him stay tho.

Re: Hardaker : Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:22 am  

When we transfer listed him we then still picked him vs Wakey away, all be it on the wing. So clearly wasn't bad blood there and were prepared to use him if need be. Guessing it would be the same but he'll be down the pecking order and might be turning out for Feb a few times.

[Ex-Swarcliffe Rhino]

Re: Hardaker : Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:24 am  

Is his agent the show me the money guy?

Re: Hardaker : Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:38 am  

Yeah

Re: Hardaker : Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:38 am  

ThePrinter wrote:

When we transfer listed him we then still picked him vs Wakey away, all be it on the wing. So clearly wasn't bad blood there and were prepared to use him if need be. Guessing it would be the same but he'll be down the pecking order and might be turning out for Feb a few times.

yeah i'm sure preperations for life after Zak have already begun with it looking like Sutcliffe being groomed for FB.Still, a good cover option for the three quarters although i'm not sure it would be in the clubs best interest to keep a guy around that didn't have the best attitude even when he was flavour of the month.

Re: Hardaker : Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:19 am  

Expect to see Hardaker back for 2017. It appears no-one wants to splash out on such a risky investment. Maybe thats why we've not seen any signings made, leaving cap space for this eventuality.

Re: Hardaker : Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:27 am  

Could we just not register Hardaker? I know Hull KR de-registered Mason so they could play Dobson but was that just to ensure they were within the overseas quota or did it also remove his value from the salary cap?

Re: Hardaker : Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:35 am  

WF Rhino wrote:

Could we just not register Hardaker? I know Hull KR de-registered Mason so they could play Dobson but was that just to ensure they were within the overseas quota or did it also remove his value from the salary cap?

I think your first line should have read "deregister"
It's not as simple as that, if we deregister Hardaker he is still under contract to us so his salary must count against the cap. If we don't pay him then I think he would sue us for breach of contract unless we can concoct sufficient grounds to dismiss him.