Ryan Jones is a very good player, much better than Handley IMO. Never really rated Wray, I thought Sanderson looked a much better prospect at the time

I can't see Warrington letting Smith go, he's still very young and has got a decent amount of game time off the bench. Even if they did sign another experienced half for a couple of seasons, Smith would still be very young for a half by then anyway, they probably don't want to rush him, especially when they have one very young half in the team already

I was surprised by Gotcha's statement that we released Ryan, as agree with you I rated him above Handley..mind completely different style of winger more powerful n stronger runner..he was frequently on score sheet for U19s. Think he only got a couple of matches for seniors , but was on for very short periods not enough time in my view to form an opinion. Wray I would disagree with you on, again he was frequently on score sheet...but he left us...my point been in mentioning this was got offered loads but so far come to nothing...so Walker would do well to learn from that.
I mentioned on another thread that I rated Sanderson but got laughed by Seth...which surprised me as Sanderson had very good stats in final season for U19s made 19 appearances scored 13 tries and got 102 goals ..his conversion rate for kicking was 88%..he continuing his form with Hunslet. Still got links through Leeds foundation so who knows maybe one day we will see him back.

I think when Sanderson left Leeds mentioned they would continue to monitor his progress. I don't know if they still are, so maybe the door is still open for him to return to Leeds at some point.
On another note, I notice McDermott mentioned that Briscoe was really keen to 'finish on high' or words to that effect. Maybe I'm reading too much into, but perhaps that's an indication he won't be here next season.

Even though Hunslet lost to Skolars today, Sanderson still on form getting all their points 3 tries and 2 goals, For me one day could be a good move as both him and Lilley use to link well in U19s. Just watched interview, and must admit seems bit odd saying Briscoe wants to finish on high...I would interpret that the same way..in which case who are they planning on his replacement...Handley? I liked Caton-Brown but he signed a new contract. Also as others said elsewhere he does not seem to hopeful on Walker. I know GH has offered him a better contract but someone got to ge to the kid and tell him he still got a bright future with Leeds..less chance of games at Wire or Hull if they in running. Leeds lad should want to stay and play for his home club.

I'd take Ryan Ince from Widnes if we're looking at another winger.

Funny you say that. Was it just me or after the Saints game did anyone notice Briscoe walking round on his own to clap the fans in each of the stands? I said to my missus at the time it seemed like he was saying goodbye...

He has just signed a new contract until 2018..

as a close friend of jack's family i fully understand why you wouldn't divulge any confidential information regarding who has offered what

i'm not sure how my side of the story ties in with yours gotcha,and i also know that there's plenty of chinese whispers between oulton and stanningley for the tale to be exaggerated some what

but my understanding is that smtmuk like the look of leigh's unbelievable offer and are using this as a bench mark figure for future negotiations and have offered 4 times what the rhinos have initially put to him,i have heard £40,000?

i have the feeling that the rhinos are still jack's preferred choice and that he doesn't fancy signing for leigh at all,although i believe that warrington are the favourites unless rhinos up their original offer of a measly £10,000?

am i close and where do you think jack will sign for?

10k a year is what I was told by someone. I also spoke to an ex leeds player and mate of jacks who said the same.
I think he wants to stay but SMTM are not helping. and yes Leigh offered 40k.
I think leeds haven't helped themselves either. sometimes you need to bend a little. you want another 10k a year? ok but we want a longer deal. you want specialist skills coaching? ok we'll get sinny in one day a week. it's called negotiating. leeds have made an offer and it's take it or leave it. to me that's stupid with such a talent, and someone who's a good lad too

i think leeds will up their offer