Re: 2017 | Out of Contract Players : Mon May 01, 2017 9:03 am  

batleyrhino wrote:

Would keep Sutcliffe, Lilley, Baldwinson and Smith and let the rest retire/leave.

Would offer Burrow a coaching role with the kids, and McGuire and JJB some kind of ambassadorial role.

I'd be happy with this, but it depends who we're bringing in. We need a quality half to help Lilley develop. And I'd like to see us get an second row who breaks the line. I wonder if it'll make any difference to them who the coachvis before signing. From my side of the fence, looks like Baldwinson hasn't had a fair crack. Will he be as keen to stay if McD stays? That said, I don't have any inkling how I tee is behind the scenes

Re: 2017 | Out of Contract Players : Mon May 01, 2017 9:41 am  

Sir Kevin Sinfield wrote:

JJB has said he wants to play on next year.

He will play as long as he likes - that's the Leeds way

Re: 2017 | Out of Contract Players : Mon May 01, 2017 9:43 am  

For me Baldwinson the rest and I include Smith can go. That will not happen as it is a third of the squad and GH isn't going to replace that many.

Re: 2017 | Out of Contract Players : Mon May 01, 2017 9:47 am  

I was under the impression JJB was given a year extension in October with both party's agreeing they would see how his body feels this year to continue. So up to him I presume.

I was also under the impression Lilley signed a longer term deal in September last year, with increase. However, there is a few things gone on with him since, and me personally, I would guess, and only guess, he might well leave. Would also expect Baldwinson, and one of McGuire or Burrow to not be a player here next year.

I personally would let Sutcliffe go, but would think to let both him and Lilley go would be a bit of an embarrassment for the club, so just can't see it.

Re: 2017 | Out of Contract Players : Mon May 01, 2017 9:50 am  

Why are people mentioning letting cameron smith go?!

Re: 2017 | Out of Contract Players : Mon May 01, 2017 9:57 am  

I believe:
JJB
Sutcliffe
Handley
Lilley
Baldwinson
Smith
and possibly unfortunately walters will stay

Re: 2017 | Out of Contract Players : Mon May 01, 2017 9:59 am  

Seth wrote:

Why are people mentioning letting cameron smith go?!

I think that is only people who know nothing about him.

Re: 2017 | Out of Contract Players : Mon May 01, 2017 10:03 am  

Gotcha wrote:

I think that is only people who know nothing about him.

Very true, hes exactly the type of backrower weve been crying out for, not to mention a vocal leader

Re: 2017 | Out of Contract Players : Mon May 01, 2017 10:07 am  

Seth wrote:

Very true, hes exactly the type of backrower weve been crying out for, not to mention a vocal leader

He's 18 and made 2 appearances for the first team. The experts know already if he'llmake it or not

Re: 2017 | Out of Contract Players : Mon May 01, 2017 10:10 am  

D4mo78 wrote:

He's 18 and made 2 appearances for the first team. The experts know already if he'llmake it or not

The 'experts' know you wouldnt let one of the most promising u19s around go

No ones said hes guaranteed to make it