Since the former Parramatta Eels boss arrived, 18 members of the first team squad have left the club and 13 have come in, including four who are expected to make their debut this year. Of the 16 players used in Arthur’s first game - a 20-12 home loss to Hull KR on July 20, 2024, when Alfie Edgell was an unused substitute - only Lachie Miller, Harry Newman, Ash Handley, Brodie Croft, Mikolaj Oledzki, James McDonnell, Cameron Smith and Jarrod O’Connor remain on the books.
It is now very much Arthur’s squad as Leeds look to kick on from last season’s fourth place finish in Betfred Super League - which was their best since 2017 - and challenge for silverware this year. Here’s the full list of players who have gone out, plus who has come in during Arthur’s time as coach.
19. Rhyse Martin (out)
Rhinos wanted to keep the goal-kicking second-rower after his contract expired at the end of 2024, but were outbid by Hull KR and he was a Grand Final winner last season. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
20. Jeremiah Mata'utia (in)
The ‘man mountain’ prop moved to Leeds from North Queensland Cowboys last autumn on a one-year contract. Photo: Steve Riding
21. Paul Momirovski (out)
Released by Leeds at the end of 2024, with a year left on his contract, the Australian had a spell in France with Lezignan and announced his retirement last May. Photo: Steve Riding
22. Ethan O'Neill (in)
The Australian second-rower is a new signing from Leigh Leopards, having penned a three-year contract last autumn. Photo: Steve Riding
23. Keenan Palasia (in)
A Samoan international forward, Palasia joined Leeds from NRL club Gold Coast Titans ahead of last season on a two-year contract. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
24. Luis Roberts (out)
The centre or winger left Leeds at the end of his contract in the autumn of 2024 and is now with Midlands Hurricanes. Photo: Bruce Rollinson