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Fair enough. But my question is, who do you think is a better centre option, Watson or Crichton (Angus)/Young?

I would have preferred Api at 14 over Watson. I've been a big believer that Origin is to fast for one hooker to play 80. I also think if you're planning to play your 14 at hooker then pick your best hooking option at 14. The players at this level are capable of filling in elsewhere if needed...

Haven't re-watched but; Poor kick happened. Poor passes happened. The one I can clearly recall was Shortly after the penalty goal to Qld when NSW were attacking the line shifted left and Luai threw it behind Mitchell (or in front of Crichton, not sure who he was trying to hit). Too ran back to...

His first half featured a shit kick, a couple passes missing their targets, one of the worst hospital balls to his backrower (when the long ball was on) and a couple of defensive errors. There were a couple of effort plays in there as well but it was predominantly garbage. The second half was...

He was shit in the first half but among NSWs best in the 2nd half.

He was missing the whole game. I don't agree with the he can't play at this level rhetoric but he didn't perform tonight. How much that has to do with injury? I don't know. I think part of the problem with Cleary is actually Yeo. When he plays run first ball play second he is great. But when he...

I believe Canberra offered a contract but Papallii discussed with the club that he does not want to hold back Mooney and Mariota, nor does he want the club to lose them. I would prefer we look elsewhere but he wouldn't be the worst option.

Because he is not very good.

There is no way Curran is on big money. He couldn't get a start at warriors when he was recruited and was only extended for 1 year. I dare say his next contract would be decent but highly doubtful his current one is.

I'm not advocating sacking Marshall but I don't get why the assumption is they would leave if Marshall was sacked. Api signed to play for Madge, a coach he had worked with previously. When Madge was sacked he said he was disappointed but will honour his contract. Why would he have a different...

Somewhat agree with the first paragraph. I'd be utterly shocked if there is any truth to the second. I'm not even sure if there is 2 "very good" players available to be negotiating with.

Normally they only give up on field after they give up at the front office. The next month will be telling.

Agree. As I said amongst the top teams. What is a better spine. Walsh/Cobbo. Papenhuyzen Hunt/Mam. Munster Reynolds. Hughes Paix. Grant/Wishart Similarly the starting pack has 2 of the best middles in Haas and Carrigan. These 2 are better than any 2 middles of...

Again most talented roster in the comp is subjective in many ways. Firstly that is simply your opinion. I'd agree they are right up there but I dont think they are any more talented than say the Storm or Sharks. Then was it still the most talented whilst Walsh was out, or whilst Mam was out...

We've been really bad with our 1 and 6 so it's not really the same. Additionally you agree they are playing really good now is more proving my point that he is doing fine. Seems he is literally doing well with quality cattle. Aside from that I'd agree with the rest of your response here. They...

I'd agree that Broncos aren't exactly setting the world on fire but: 1. Sitting in 5th place despite being without their 1 and 6 for large chunks of the season. 2. Restructuring their roster to get some better value for money out of their backline. 3. Turning a career fringe first grader into...

Pretty sure he said 2025. The narrative was always that the side would be strong and ready for when Benji takes over to start the 2025 season.

No, not really. But a lot of contracts do have clauses for bonuses if the player makes a rep team. Can't say if it is the case for Utoikamanu or any other specific individual but the bonuses are factored in to the cap.

Apologies. On first read I thought you were suggesting Klemmer, Papallii and Bateman as well as Utoikamanu were each on 950k. I realise now that you were only putting a price on the final 2 names in your post.

I don't think any of these numbers are close to true with the exception of Galvin. Even he potentially could have been kept another 18months on something around the 350k mark.