BRAD ARTHUR has hinted that Leeds Rhinos have some “reasonably good news” to announce in the upcoming days and weeks.
In recent weeks, the Rhinos have signed up the likes of Jake Connor, Keenan Palasia and Alfie Edgell, whilst Harry Newman’s and James McDonnell’s exits to the NRL for 2027 have now been confirmed.
Arthur was asked about those players moving on and insisted that Leeds can’t be too downhearted given the role they have played in elevating players’ careers.
The former Parramatta Eels boss was, however, disappointed to see Sam Lisone move to Hull FC.
“Most of it has been pretty much ticked off. We have had some reasonably good news and that will be made public soon.
“We are comfortable with where we are at. You can’t be cranky at players you’ve lost because they are going to the highest level possible and we should be proud of it.
“We lost Sam Lisone to another Super League side and that’s the only one that has. We were disappointed about that but we couldn’t compete with the other offer he had.
“You can’t begrudge blokes for doing what’s best for them and their families.”
Arthur explained that he is more than happy with his current squad.
“Our four front-rowers – Keenan Palasia, Cooper Jenkins, Tom Holroyd and Mikolaj Oledzki – would start in any other Super League squad.
“We’ve got Jake Connor who’s signed on along with Lachie Miller and Ash Handley. The nucleus of the team is there and they take up a sizeable part of the salary cap.
“We’ve given Ethan O’Neill a chance and Kallum Watkins will likely go on another year.”