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We seem to get touch judge calls more often than some other teams, both Luai penalties were the touch judge, is there a school of thought where perhaps touch judges are emboldened to step up and make calls against the lower teams as the consequences are not as significant? Unfortunately, there...

Agree, there is some current roster management that needs to be nailed down. I imagine Richo would continue to have an eye for what is out there. Whilst I know both Cobbo and Fafita have their issues if we can get them focussed they both ooze Xfactor and are both in their absolute prime age...

I think Critta was being diplomatic and towing the company line he has been fed by Gus...the fact that they even asked Galvin for the truth is odd in itself don't you think? as if they would not already know before he joined, would he believe his "brother" Luai's version as well as the rest of...

Katoa is miles ahead of Galvin, both in current performance and potential. The kid gives me Andrew Johns vibes, his deception with ball in hand and kicking game are already tracking to Johns levels. Galvin is more a Yeo skillset and potential. The Galvin crap is next level, yes he will be a...

Whilst this is not related to the Luai sin binning, it did become a major issue for us in the Panthers game. The biggest mistake we make as a team is burning our captains challenge early...I would love someone to complete an analysis on penalty counts and more importantly errors for teams that...

I hate the dogs with a passion, my most irritating mates are Dogs fans, so I'm ecstatic that Burton unavailability screws them over. My whatsapp blew up when they found out Luai was parachuted in over the top of Burton...so there's that too however it does potentially play into the hands of his...

I'm in two minds about Luais selection, Im glad he has gotten a call up as it proves he is at least the third best halve for NSW and he gets $50k. However, I'm pretty sure even if we win and moses is fit, he will come back in for game 3 and if we lose ppl will be pointing the finger at him and...

Family connections aside, could he be a decent utility on say $300k. I can barely remember him at the Panthers and have not watched him in the SL. However, I have heard he can cover a few positions and would probably help make our NSW cup team more competitive...most people don't like to lose...

Romey will back up...he is a competitor, whether he should is probably questionable. Raiders are the kind of team we will struggle against, big, mobile outside backs and unstructured attack with second phase play and a great kicking game from Fogarty. Similar to the Warriors and Broncs. I don't...

Pretty sure he will play 6 as he is not a utility to be 18th man. Although it does call to attention the issue with the 18th man being unavailable for his club, especially when the position is 5/8 and that what Burton plays week in week out for the dogs.

Never had the opportunity to develop my kicking game as i was pigeon holed at 8. Had a great offload though.

Kindred spirit

I was a 7 in an props body, I guess in today's game I would be a 13. Back then they saw a 6ft3" bloke at 105kgs and it was straight to 8 or 10, no questions asked.

Hi Jolls, As always, an extremely insightful and educational deep dive. I made a comment on this forum a few days ago about the need for a kicking coach for Luai and Latu, perhaps we look at an AFL kicking coach and also an AFL marking coach for our wingers? 2 questions, the first would be can...

I love Api.....however, the reality is that TDS should be more than ready to take his spot as a starter in 27. He has the remainder of this year all of next year and 2 full preseasons before he laces up the boots as our starting 9. He is currently not that far off and still has plenty of time to...