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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.

I believe he knocked back approaches from NRL clubs when he last extended. But definitely worth trying again based on his reputation (can't say I've personally watched more than a couple of his games).

What do you see in Terrell that says lock? Aside from big minutes and defence.

Pending a medical. Preferably one done by drs external to our club based on our history. Heard there's concerns his back won't get any better.

I don't know about way down the bottom, more so amongst the bottom. Our roster is sub par but not disgustingly poor. There is more than enough talent there to be performing better than we are. I don't even really mean winning more games. We sit about where I would expect in that regard. I just...

Mooney has been the best middle in cup for about 3 years. It's crazy that Raiders have been able to keep him happy there. With Papallii finishing up however I don't think it's likely he would leave Canberra now a spot is opening for him.

There really isn't any off contract out there. Options are really a reserve grade lock who is really only reserve grade level of having someone learn a new position. I think it's fair to look for players that would suit the role. I just don't think Ilias is that guy.

Ilias and Levi I don't think could hold their spot in the middle playing alongside Api. Ilias provides halves cover but if a half goes down early your probably [This word has been automatically removed]ed anyway, even with Ilias due to the drop in quality and change of game plan. Levi is a hooker or nothing, so provides no cover...

So I'd want someone who can do the job as either a lock or smaller middle. I don't think either of those guys can, nor anyone I've seen in our squad (Mapapalangi is probably closest physically and skillset but need to expose him to the middle now). Otukolo was one I mentioned. Someone recently...

No to Levi. Not really. As a back up they are fine. Im not against either in that sense. If our best 17 isn't good enough to win games however tbh I couldn't give a shit what quality our back up is. It's just a matter of how bad the season will go rather than genuinely improving the team.

As for specific recruits. i think Fatialofa is the only one available without trying to find an early release. Raiders and Dolphins are stacked with options available Nov 1 that you might be able to find an early release. Oryn Keeley is a NSW kid who will be a very good player. Lemuelu and...

A lot to unpack but of the top of my head... We need to sign at least 2 forwards, probably one edge moving Fainu to the middle and a genuine lock. Every single physical attribute of Samuela I believe would be better utilised as a middle. I'm not confident at all that May will be the guy at...

I think to many injuries to the top team. But if they can keep 2 X Couchman, Egan, Stewart, Pasifiki-Tonga together long term they have some bloody good young forwards there.

Tamale came from Rugby and didn't know how to defend. Spent a couple years in Cup as the best winger ball in hand but too raw for first grade. (I'm not advocating Sloan in this sense but he was already extended at this point and rightly so given his junior work as a fullback). Bostock was a...

The bloke topped the running metres and tackle breaks for NSWcup the last 2 years. Not sure it needed much of an eye.

Happens a few times a year. Dyl Brown this year the most recent I can think of.

If they are talking without the other clubs tabling an offer there is no need to grant them permission. This is allowed already.

What did you think they would be talking about?

Fifita is the only one there that improves our side. I don't hate the other suggestions and realise they are depth suggestions but our side still needs a couple more top 17 guys before considering depth blokes.