Blake Austin contract saga takes new twist as Leeds Rhinos boss provides update
Coach Rohan Smith today (Thursday) confirmed he has spoken to Austin - who is out of contract at the end of this season - after the player revealed he is unsure if the club want to keep him.
Speaking to Sky Sports on Wednesday, the Australian-born former Great Britain back said he is keen to remain at Rhinos, but stressed: “I haven’t had any indication from the club on their preference.”
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Hide AdQuestioned about that at his weekly preview press conference this afternoon (Thursday), Smith said: “Following [Austin’s remarks] Blake and I have had a conversation today. There has also been on-going dialogue with his player agent.
“We went through a few things there. Blake’s an important part of our squad, he is playing well and he has had a good, solid season.