Just been looking through the squad list and noticed we have quite a few coming to the end of their contracts this season:

McGuire
Burrow
JJB
Sutcliffe
Handley
Lilley
Baldwinson
Hallas
Walters
Smith

There's some talented youngsters in there it I understand they're free to speak to other clubs - with rumours Sutcliffe has had interest.

I'd certainly be looking to keep him and Lilley, Baldwinson, Hallas (?), and Smith. I'd maybe even offwe JJB and Burrow 1 year extensions. But it depends if we have anyone lined up.

All free to talk to other clubs as of tomorrow

I believe us (Salford) are courting Sutcliffe as Flanagan's replacement. Not sure what he's like at 13?

Be interesting to see who's retained from that list. Conceivably it could be none.

id be surprised if most of them, especially the youngsters, arent signed up already. The club seem particularly poor at publicizing the players who are contracted.

Think we might see Walters move on, possibly Hallas. I dont know if McGuire will want to go around again, Burrow seems to be getting less and less game time. JJB is a machine and is still getting through a ton of work but next year he will turn 37, he has played at the top level for 19 years, nigh on 400 games.

Those three would free up a big chunk of SC so it will be interesting to see who comes in.

Surely both JJB and McGuire call time at the end of this season.Burrow has one maybe two seasons left in him his impact value still remains.

Out of the younger lads only Lilley is a certainty to re sign for me, maybe Handley. I would imagine Sutcliffe will want good money now, do people think he has warranted that? I'm not so sure.will be interesting to see how the club see it.

JJB has said he wants to play on next year.

Keep Sutcliffe, the rest I'd release.

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.

yes I agree with this

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

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

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.

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.

Why are people mentioning letting cameron smith go?!

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

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

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

he's got huge potential. it would be criminal not to wait and see if that potential comes through

Just like the salary cap that was freed up after the retirement of Peacock and Leuluai, plus the departure of Sinfield. We waited for Gary to open his cheque book but it never happened. If we lose Burrow, McGuire and JJB at the end of this season I still don't think Gary will spend BIG. A creative half back is essential if we are to build for a future where we are challenging for trophies.

It isn't skill or ability its about application/dedication - the question is does he have necessary desire to capitalise on his undoubted talents?

He should have kicked on far more than he has - his brother was lauded as a really top junior where is he now?

His brother was never regarded in the same bracket as a junior. But that same brother is playing in Super League, having just played a key part in beating Leeds last week and getting the better of the Leeds props but for Garbutt. That is where he is.

By way of clarification, I'm not in favour of letting Smith go but it might depend on what he feels his worth is. What I meant was that I doubt GH will be drawn into a bidding war over a very much unproven youngster.