IMO it shows a lack of professionalism to let this sort of thing play out in public. Neither side can be completely transparent on the details to the press in such a situation, it just creates unnecessary drama.

I think we'll be after a top replacement for Sezer, however, not sure I've seen a single rumour for 6 and remain of the view that we'll highly unlikely get a better replacement.

Good points well made AC

I would be amazed if we go for Austin to replace Clifford. We need a 7, an organiser. We have Trueman to play the 6 role, we don't need another

Apparently, Matt Shaw reckons the Levi deal is done. Levi just needs to negotiate his release for next year. Leeds will then prioritise recruiting a full back. The lack of available halves will likely mean Myler will be the 7 for next year.

Just read that, I wouldn't be happy happy with the Myler situation but that would depend on the fullback situation.

There really is a lack of halfbacks about - I would like us to try get Lam fro the leopards but I don't think that would happen in fairness.

Myler to 7 for a full season fills me with dread. Surely not.

I cannot see Lam playing for another team in super league whilst his dad is coaching and would imagine he would go to the NRL if anywhere if a chance came up.
The lack of halves also shows the Austin situation needs resolving now, one way or the other.
By the sounds of it he is really peeved off as negotiations have never even started, which may prompt him to look elsewhere or go back home.

If prioritisng a FB is correct then, Myler as starting 7 for 2024 aside (surely this can't be the case), then Austin must be staying. Unless it's Johnson to 6? With Myler at 7?

Me too but I'm not sure what we can do.

The total lack of halfbacks especially in the NRL will become a bit of a nightmare for a few SL clubs IMO.

Leigh if Lam goes back to the NRL
Hull with Clifford going back
Huddersfield with Faces moving on to Cats
Saints if Dodd goes to the NRL
Salford if Croft goes to the NRL


However the upside might be that some British players get a chance that they might not have had, although there's a lack of decent young halfbacks here too.

Really hope Sinfield makes the grade.


Realistically who could we bring in?

if that is Corey Johnson you are referring to then good lord can you imagine how terrible that would be...

I think that's why releasing Austin when we are releasing Sezer would be a nightmare to replace.

To be fair, I wouldn't be too bothered about Myler at 7 if we had a top class full back and Levi at hooker. Myler's problems in the past have been when he has had Handley at full back or was trying to lead a significantly weakened side around the pitch.

If you stuck Myler at 7 with say Levi at hooker, Austin at 6 and Lawrie at 1 (never seen if he is any good but he is rumoured) then I think he would go ok alongside a strong pack and good outside backs.