Leeds
Mears joined the Leeds Rhinos as their final signing for the 2001 season. However he had a horror run at the club, fracturing his collar bone in the first game of the season. While recovering from injury his house was burgled four times. He managed to recover and play 23 Super League games for the club, showing good form and being awarded the Supporters Player of the Year award. However in the final game of the season he severely fractured his cheek bone after a high shot by Sonny Nickle. Nickle was suspended nine games for the high shot and Mears was awarded damages after a law suit. Mears left the Rhinos at the end of the season, unhappy with his treatment at the club.
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