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Agree. Will judge them more on if we have taken any real steps forward by how we respond against Souths.

He’s actually making more tackles than any other 2RF. Maybe sums up where Newcastle are at. Imagine his attacking stats go up another level or 2 if he is playing with a team not doing so much defence.

Where’s KPP on that list?

Benji does like to reward a winning team by picking an unchanged 1-17

Realistically Api’s game time will reduce over next few years as he ages, ideally with TDS taking on more playing time.

Looks like Makasini in that photo as well.

Interesting section in the article from Alex McKinnon today: “Trent Robinson told me one day, and I will never forget it, your whole attacking structure is dependent on your back rowers.” Given it’s one of our weaker areas wondering how some upgrades in these positions would see us kick up our...

No way we should let him go early without a very good player as part of a swap. He stays and we use him as required if no swap. Will be interesting what the Parra deal is worth if rumours true? Essentially they are bidding against themselves with other clubs formally pulling out.

Turuva’s was on his private chat group. Luia is on record saying his post was in solidarity and support of the coach. As are the senior players who also waded in to show support of Benji when his coaching ability was questioned by Moses’ camp.

Agree. There is a big part of me that just wants us to hold firm against Moses’s rubbish. Just take the professional approach. Players swap teams all the time. As it stands Galvin is great value for us and we can play him as required. His salary is less than NRL average so no great exposure to...

Agree, it makes no sense if it is a lowly team. We are the ones who can also upgrade his salary this year and next (likely around $1M upgrade over those 2 years). If we stick firm and hold him he can’t get that upgrade until 2027. Obviously the play though is to agitate to get him out early...

So Penrith wouldn’t play a proven performer, culturally important squad member and long term partner to Cleary more than $800K, but will pay Galvin, who hasn’t really proven anything yet more than his potential and has no history / partnership with Cleary around $1M?? Maybe an acknowledgment...

A different way to think about it is WT offered Galvin an extension that included a big upgrade this year and next so his value would’ve jumped to maybe even higher than $700K. Also if we get a player that is worth $700K and can improve us, and performs to that contract value, that’s a good...

Under the new professional front office and Benji who is strong with the media I hope they just take a professional approach. Play him as needed with a results focus. We are in a strong spot with his current deal not a financial millstone on us. It is in our favour in terms of value. We have a...

And assuming Raiders let in at least 3 points tomorrow we will have the lowest points against. Still yet to play any of the top teams though but hopefully the improvement there will stick for the year.

I was surprised by Hunt’s speed when he was involved in chasing back after a break to mark an inside receiver. Saved a try probably and was a great effort play. Think he has pretty good pace over say 40m for a big man.

V’landys on Fox (heavy hitters segment) the other night was pretty honest about some of the game’s problems. He talked a bit about the challenges for lower sides attracting players and how the salary cap isn’t working how they want it to, ie: pushing the marquee players to bottom clubs. It was...

He could, but it would likely be his last NRL contract. Death sentence to be stuck in ressies for another 3 years. Not gonna have a chance to earn another contract unless he considers loans or agree to be released.

Musical chairs. I’m also hoping Latu comes good as well. He has the potential to be class.

Depending on the year they have they could be in a worse position than us though on the racks (hence why Brown may be looking to get out). Wouldn’t make sense for Lachy to go there then if he is serious about being in a team that can challenge. And we should be in a position to offer him a...