IT IS an intriguing thought.

If Jamie Peacock has another big season, could he shelve his retirement plans and play on for another year, possibly even at Bradford?

Leeds team-mate Kylie Leuluai has made a habit of going round again and, ahead of his testimonial match tomorrow, Peacock was asked if he could be tempted to continue playing beyond this season.

“It’s a difficult question but at this moment I’m looking for this to be my last season at Leeds and it will be the right time to bow out,” said the 37-year-old.

“It certainly feels like that, especially after this pre-season! It has been a tough one but enjoyable.

“There are only so many times you can push yourselves and have a desire to do things, so at this moment I can’t see myself changing my mind.

“If Leeds were going to ask me to play another season it would be now, before we had played a game.

“I don’t think they (Leeds) will come to me again; I think they’re trying to lower the age here.”

There would be a certain romance to Peacock returning to Bradford for one last hurrah next season.

He did not entirely dismiss that prospect, saying: “I couldn't answer that question until it came along because I’m a Leeds player.

“I had great times at Bradford and I hope they get back in Super League for 2016.”

Leon Pryce recently stated his belief that allowing Peacock to leave was the biggest mistake that Bradford ever made.

The club handled the Peacock situation badly and he agreed a move to arch-rivals Leeds, which had a domino effect as a number of other key men began to jump ship.

Peacock was vilified by some Bulls fans when his move to Leeds became known during the 2005 campaign.

But, inspired by a letter from a supporter urging him to finish the year on a glorious high, he went on to help the club win the Grand Final at Old Trafford.

Peacock said: “It was kind of Leon to say that and I think it was probably because I was the first player to make my mind up to leave Bradford.

“After that a lot of people decided they were also ready to move on because of mismanagement from the club.

“We had a great team and there were a lot of good guys – Leon was one of those.

“It is disappointing how it has gone for Bradford from then because that period of success was an amazing time to be at the club.

“It was a great time to be associated with the Bradford Bulls, whether you were a player, a fan or employed by them.”

Peacock had already won every trophy on offer at Odsal when he moved to Leeds ahead of the 2006 campaign.

His record at Headingley is even more impressive: five Super League titles, two World Club Challenge successes and a Challenge Cup.

Peacock added modestly: “I have been in the right place at the right time with two great teams.

“You can be a good individual but you need to play alongside some good individuals as well and have great coaches.

“I was fortunate to be involved with the Bulls when we had all that and a sustained period at the Leeds Rhinos where we have had it too.”

Peacock’s father Darryl died in September 2013 after a long battle with cancer and the former Great Britain captain believes he will be looking down on him tomorrow as his career is honoured.

“He would have loved to be at Headingley on Sunday,” said Peacock.

“He was a huge part of my career and one of the reasons why I became a professional; not just the environment at Bradford but his support as a child and his work ethic as a person rubbed off on me. He will be there in spirit.”

Typically, there will be no sentiment from Peacock when tomorrow’s match kicks off and he is determined to bow out on a high this year.

Peacok said: “Winning the Grand Final would be the fairytale finish.

“All players at successful clubs would like their last game to be at Old Trafford and winning there. I’m no different and it’s the team's goal as well.

“I’m going to make sure I enjoy all the pre-game stuff this weekend but once the match starts, it's on. It's a derby game I want to win.”

Peacock, whose career highlight was beating Australia as Great Britain captain in Sydney in 2006, says he regrets never winning an Ashes series.

But the next chapter of his life is gradually coming into focus and Peacock added: “I like doing the stuff in media but I will be doing my best throughout the year to find a proper job.

“That’s why I went back to university at Leeds Beckett to study for a masters degree and get myself a wider range of skills as possible.

“It's no good being involved in sport for 20 years – you need a proven educational background.

“Hopefully, I’m doing that now and it will open some doors for me when I finish playing.”