Recent content by bigsiro

Sorry but you cannot lump everyone together. I like Bula and I think he could be special. But he is nowhere near the finished product. My view is exactly the same as I posted last year (before the contract shenanigans). Right now he sits toward the lower end when you rank NRL starting...

Fantastic effort today. Yes, the Cowboys were bad. But we still had to beat them, which he haven't done in a while. And we dominated, which is rare. A bit concerned about the times we let them get a roll-on. And the wings regularly looked outnumbered. Though AD and Luai were exceptional in...

Wow. The attack is scintillating

Not quite. The cap rationale makes sense. I still don’t see the logic in Attard’s “nil drop off” relative to a 24 year old Bula who hasn’t peaked. The tone didn’t help. I’ll leave it there.

I’m confused by your post. What level are you saying Bula is at? Then you said “I think Attard, with a 1-year apprenticeship under his belt this year, will have a negligible or nil drop off in skills compared to Bula.” Bula just turned 24… What are you saying?

On one hand, we have to pay overs to attract/keep stars. Why else would they come? On the other hand, you are completely right, especially in the case of paying for potential. It could come bite us. A 3/4 year deal makes sense to me. Bula will need to go to another level this year, not just to...

@simonsatiger I feel the same. Keen to get a fuller understanding. Interesting that you reference storming the bastille. That was an emotional reaction which gathered mass hysteria, prompting actions. All ultimately founded on incorrect assumptions.

Well, if this is true, it explains the motives somewhat. ( @tig_prmz )

I’d probably just stop watching altogether. Would be too heartbreaking and I wouldn’t get any real pleasure from seeing any other team win. There a few teams I’d hope always lose though.

The reasons you gave are of their supposed vested personal interest, not their interest in the club. I'm trying to do what Ted Lasso said; be curious, not judgmental. I can't jump to the only conclusion that they're some sort of maniacal, sadistic group of people with an interest only in...

But @tig_prmz had a valid question, which I still can't find an answer for. HBG would be well aware of their duties as directors, most notably their primary obligation to act in the best interests of the organisation. As such, there would have to be valid explanations for their decisions. I...

No.

I legitimately don't understand why Richo would be leaving. He is sick of the board infighting? Can't be. He seems above that. He is in hot water or having his integrity questioned over hiring family members for marketing? Is this a sick joke? And that it is being played out in public? Can...

I’d love those two. Though Richo said just the other day that there won’t be more signings. Which is either a disappointing truth or a clever fib.

Could sneak into the 8, but still unlikely with that squad IMO. 1. It is devoid of raw speed. 2. Douehi played well at halfback, but he isn’t consistent, controlling, nor good enough kicking game at 7 to make us a proper contender. Hope I eat my words. 3. Need at least one more gun forward...