Can’t ‘fully’ agree
Our current roster is way better than he inherited and is only marginally better
He inherited a cap filled with non performers that Cleary had signed on big money. Once he started to eventually clear the decks he signed API and Ice. He also identified the young Steph.
But...
Yes they are
Just saying most of the commentators are reluctant to be negative about their affiliated team
Joey has a go at Newcastle but still has supportive commentary
Nearly all the commentators have strong affiliations with certain clubs
Willie
Brad
Joey
James G
Thurston
Billy
GUS
Cronk
and all have agendas to keep the bottom teams there and promote their own
I thought the momentum changed when Ezra didn’t get penalised for tackling the kicker (the opposite decision to the Luai decision this year). That’s the issue in the NRL, different application of the rules week to week.
PS Plus forward passes
Melb have a fair amount tied up in their spine + Steph + NAS say $5-$6 mill or half the cap for 6 players and yet have quality depth. Something we are yet to achieve.
Yep the txt message says
“You sorted ‘US’ good”, so all of the golfing group comes under a cloud.
But there will possibly be only one fall guy at the roosters who ‘may’ be able to walk away without any financial loss.
Unfortunately he has issues to confront for now and his head knock count has almost reached the point where he would be a major risk unless on a very club friendly contract
Roosters buy both top end players and the best juniors from other clubs to call their own when they reach grade. Most clubs chase the best juniors but seem to have a better home grown ratio.
Bulldogs seem to be going down the rooster roster management road to get accelerated success.