: Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:15 am  

mps wrote:

Should stay, for players defecting to union read; chev walker or to higher wages elsewhere in SL re; calderwood, Mathers tried to further himself was unlucky, sure all 3 would rather be at headingley now. he needs to think about it, the grand final put him in the spotlight, england RU clutching at straws again.

Nowt to do with them.

: Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:43 am  

The Rhinos sister club could do with a decent fullback at the moment

: Mon Apr 20, 2009 12:36 pm  

Personally i hope he stays, cause we dont half need a right centre

[Ex-Swarcliffe Rhino]

: Mon Apr 20, 2009 12:48 pm  

Bati Fan wrote:

The Rhinos sister club could do with a decent fullback at the moment

Could actually be an option. Although i would imagine IF he is crossing codes he would want a clean break, and the wedge that he would be offered darn sarf.

: Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:11 pm  

According to an interview in RL press he is looking forward to a talk with GH about a new contract. Cannot see him at the wire and my understanding is that most Union clubs are cutting wages as they are deep in debt.

: Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:33 pm  

If Smithy goes to RU, i'd bet that it's to a london based club, Verity Rushworth is now london based and playing the part of "Penny" in the stage show "Hairspray"!

Rhumour has it that their romance isn't completely over yet, the "amicable split" came about mainly due to outside influences, ie Smithy employed in leeds and Verity employed in london. for the foreseeable future

I personally hope that Smithy will re-sign for the Rhinos and that he will have to continue with their phone 5ex sessions for the meantime!

: Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:39 am  

huddersfield rhino wrote:

According to an interview in RL press he is looking forward to a talk with GH about a new contract. Cannot see him at the wire and my understanding is that most Union clubs are cutting wages as they are deep in debt.

a union pay cut is still likely to be more then leeds can offer.

: Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:49 am  

mps wrote:

Should stay, for players defecting to union read; chev walker

Chev Walker didn't have a coach who understands the differences between the two games. It's likely Edwards could help smith out in this area.

: Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:51 pm  

Good Point.

: Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:57 pm  

Why is all transfer speculation about Wire?