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I think it's probably more about Penrith than it is us. elite system, four straight premierships, internationals across the park. quite frankly, no one's been strong enough mentally to go with them for nearly half a decade.

agreed and a great point when formulating predictive squad lists. you get the feeling Richardson will leave at least a spot or two free to see what transpires in the offseason.

depends on the school.

I mean it is HSC Trials season...

given how vocal Richardson's been about a lack of senior leaders any one of Jensen, Papalii and Kaufusi would do nicely. Mark Nicholls similar. a good middle forward (ideally a lock) has to be the priority come November 1. we can dream about Tino but Ray Stone, Jesse Colquhoun, Liam Henry, Sam...

fair chance Makasini takes Skelton's spot on the left sting.

don't think it's far off, we just need that one barnstorming enforcer.

agreed. a few years would be really ideal but I'm not sure he'll be willing to spend what should be his best years at 13 when he views himself as a half. we just need someone to bridge the gap to 2028 when Havea should be ready.

I think he'll probably re-sign for a year and then leverage himself against Perth to try and land a decent deal as a half. makes sense for all parties.

what are you talking about

stranger things have happened for sure but I’d say he’d be near impossible to drag out of The Burrow. think Richardson’s positioning himself for another shake the tree scenario.

think Tino's get-out clause only comes into effect from November, meaning it's from 2027. we've got the money to throw at him but he'd need to go to the Gold Coast asking permission to negotiate if he wants to move any earlier. throw in the fact that we're quite the sideways move for him and I...

let's be realistic, there's SFA on the market in positions we need to fill for the first grade side. some experienced depth players would assist for sure, but in terms of some bigger kills at prop and lock I think we'll be waiting a while.

I'd like us to take a look at Cooper Bai at the Titans as an option at 13. 192cm and 93kg, he's got both the size and skill to become a very good player. QLD U19s rep and a knack of finding the line, he's got three tries in just two games in QLD Cup already with a 97% tackle efficiency and...

fair enough mate. Shibasaki's a good'un and certainly stuck behind a few backrowers at the Cowboys. would filter in nicely on the depth chart for us and is obviously off contract.

with you there. we need that backrower centre type for sure. Garner would've been ideal but he'll get more cash and an opportunity elsewhere.

Sports Confidential due out later today as well. they might have something on that. my issue with Hassett is his size. he's a mongrel but given he's been moved to centre a few times for Penrith's Cup side has me worried.

he certainly gained a reputation quickly, but as you would know there's plenty of players that do well in Flegg and don't progress. Sheens gave him a preseason and by Round 10 he was named to start in first grade and never looked back. Kautoga's one we'll live to regret in due time. he's going...

Sheens is the one who identified his talent and gave him a preseason. if Madge was still at the club Jahream would currently be playing on the wing for Ryde-Eastwood.

we talking to any of those next to the asterisks mate? I know you hear a thing or two.