One game deal

Playing for Leeds next Friday against New Zealand along with Adrian Morley.

After dithering slightly, I assume that is him confirming his retirement.

I thought so too, but no! Looks like he's over here looking for another season!

Wonder were he will end up.

On his twitter it appears hes actually hunting for a club....thought you guys would've snapped him up for 1 more year.

I'm glad we haven't. He's a great bloke, had a stellar career but we're past sentiment on this one. The money could be put to far better use and unfortunately, as painful as this season has been, he's not shown any reason to keep him any longer. He's been as culpable as any at times.

You can guarantee there'll be a brigade of those questioning why we're not keeping him as always with any player we don't retain, but age has done for him.

Cracking player but I think time has caught up with him.

With all these legends getting a run out for Leeds will they be after Kirke for the night as well?

Unfortunately for Ali the coming season isn't one for sentiment, let's try and avoid next years Million pound game.

Confirmed in todays League Express that he has finished with us, and is searching for a new club...thanks for the memories Ali....definitely been one of our better signings in recent years.

He could still be great at a club trying to make the 8 from Championship.
He'd be a good leader and developer of the young kids, just can't quite do the same minutes he used to do.

I kinda hope he doesn't get a Super League gig just because I like him being "ours" (Clearly Leeds will think the same).