Zak Hardaker insists he's no closer to knowing whether the Grand Final was his last in a Leeds Rhinos shirt. Hardaker, a three-time Super League champion with the Rhinos, featured in the loss to St Helens, seven years since being part of the treble-winning side that won at the Theatre of Dreams.
The 30-year-old returned to Headingley midway through the season on a short-term deal that expires at the end of November. He has proven to be a key part of the Rhinos' rejuvenation and was arguably their best player in the 24-12 loss to St Helens, making a break that helped create Kruise Leeming's score just before half-time.
His future is now the source of conversation once again with supporters desperate to see him remain at the club moving forward. However, Leeds' salary cap issues have been well documented and it's understood that no deal has yet been agreed between the club and Hardaker's representatives.
