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I think Benji and Richo knew the season was over from very early on (I think Richo said they started planning after round 7?). The high amount of debutants to me was like an investment for the future - see who looks like a first grader and who will be in our future plans. In that area, Mason...

Whoever they choose can’t have ambitions of being a head coach. Ideally a former head coach who is happy to take a back seat and guide and direct (but not be a threat). I like Hook. No nonsense and good with junior pathways Wonder what Michael Hagan is up to?

Interesting choice in terms of forwards. Could we be imitating the Dogs? Leg speed in both defence and attack with footwork at the line and an ability to ball play seem to be the way some teams are heading. With Stefano leaving, we don’t seem to have a big bopper (Klemmer is a little past it...

I thought John Bateman has been shown up by players with less reputation post his departure. Aside from his lack of impact, his discipline and on field leadership wasn’t great and his comments post leaving aren’t really want we need.

Could be that Samuela moves upfront and we go after another back rower. Played u/19 origin there.

In my experience, Boards come and go and with different ideas each time. The former chair of HBG, may have committed to the reforms - it doesn’t mean the new ones does. Could it be a power play? Julie Romero might be asking why are we (HBG) paying for this without control? The former board...

I think Freddy debuted for Origin when he was 18. He was an absolute prodigy with size, speed and a lethal step.

This is both fanciful and sensationalist. Rugby League is a business and while we as supporters are emotionally connected that means little in the cold hard light of day. HB owns 90% of the merger. They have the right to do what they want - Balmain don’t the funds to operate and are hoping for a...

Apart from freaks like Haas, I think props need time to develop. He is 19, Stefano hasn’t reached his potential and he is 24. I wonder where JFH, JWH, AFB were at 19? I think we won’t one anything really for 2 seasons as to where Miller’s real potential is. I think I would want to make sure he...

From the limited time I have seen Latu (a couple games in cup and NRL), I believe there are a few differences between himself and Lachie. 1- Latu seems to have more time. He plays the game at his speed and rarely looks rushed. He lets the game to come to him and perhaps is more patient whereas...

He did go from hero to zero rather quickly

I am most interested in seeing his second year. Lots of players who have strong debut seasons seem to struggle in year 2. I think it’s mostly because they get worked out by rival clubs and need to develop new aspects to their game. I believe his development will be a little restricted as he does...

3 - Samuela 2 - Api 1 - Lachie

Who would be the quickest Tiger? Forbes Ferrari? Bula? Maybe Large?. Don’t think we have one I the top ten unfortunately.

Didn’t the Panthers sign Blaise Talagi as a half?

I think he has been injured a fair amount of the season and something with his attitude didn’t quite work for Ricky. Interesting that the Dogs are reportedly circling. Seems to fit their mould of smaller, busier forward with fast leg speed. I would be happy for him to get a middle role - for...

Galvin does it all the time. So annoying! Sounds like we are playing them in poetry.

At this point, like most kids, he has attributes and liabilities. The good news is that it looks like his natural attributes (speed, courage, agility) outweigh his liabilities which can all be addressed with the right coaching.

3 - Pole (He is already showing signs of being an elite prop - extend now!) 2 - Ipap (tried hard all game) 1 - Sione Fainu (surprise packet) HM - Galvin, Laulili, Mason, Stefano

Mine is from Blackadder - my favourite comedy series of all time. BA meets his new servant and pronounces it as bbobb (or as close as I spell it) and if just made me laugh.