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This is what we need, reporters doing their job and following a story. At least that will show the NRL that the punters are seeing the forest through the trees and maybe just maybe, it may make them have a look at the cognitive bias in our officials.

Eels are two wins up. We have a bye but realistically we need to win two games to jump them. Beating the knights is a must. But the odds are against us.

Reviving an old thread -- Did anyone see the Panthers v Knights game? Tago's highshot on Ponga. Shoulder direct contact with chin. Put on report and penalty. No sin bin let alone send off. Am I losing my mind? Have I fallen into the one-eyed cognitive bias I've always fought against? This is...

Walker as lock (where he is playing for Warriors) could be good for us especially with Papali'i moving on. It allows Pole to focus on a front-row spot and Walker provides a bit of ball-playing as well. Will need to move some players on though...

They released an injury update to members a few hours ago. Plus the video is on the website explaining AD injury.

Honestly, that's probably the best team we can field at the moment. Maybe i'd have Douehi for Faatape (although his defence is not great) but when we're at Leichhardt anything's possible...

If we somehow end up with this backline in 2025: 1. Bula 2. To'o 3. May 4. Olam 5. Turuva 6. Galvin 7. Luai With Api at 9 (Da Silva off the bench)... things will definitely change. And technically, all the big cats are panthers from the genus panthera (ie. panthera tigris) so it makes sense...

Just heard a rumour connecting Daniel Saifiti to WT for next year.

It's a good point, often overlooked. Look at Reynolds at the Broncos. Top-class squad but when he's out they struggle to win. Or Manly. No DCE and Brooks goes back to playing like he did with us. One player (particularly when it's the halfback) can galvanise a team and make the difference...

I reckon Heamasi Makasini will get an exemption to play on the wing next year at 17 years old (turns 18 in July).

Key: Player options (PO), club options (CO) and mutual options (MO). PO - The player can decide to exercise additional years in the contract. CO - The club has the option to extend a player's contract for the additional year/s. MO - The player and club must come to an agreement to activate...

Exactly, that's the definition of over rated. ;)

Agree. Benny changed the way hookers played. Overshadowed by his grating personality, but as a player he was a revelation. However, I don't fully accept the rhetoric around Smith. Longevity, sure. Captaincy and ref control, absolutely. But take away goal kicking and his stats per game aren't...

When? I did no such thing. No mention of my family at all until you chirped up. Poor form, mate. Think before you type.

Not sure how to respond to this. Why would you attack someone one a personal level about their family because they shared an opinion about an NRL player? I think you should take a breath and think before you type. We're all just chatting about our team.

Papali'i and Tupou back next week I reckon. I know both are leaving at the end of the year but I'd still play them for the rest of the season. Papali'i as lock and Tupou to the wing. Probabaly still the best we have in two positions we haven't got standouts in. I'm actually gutted we are...

Here's what I want to see re. NRL expansion over the next few years: 2027: PERTH PIRATES (or PERTH JETS if they have to connect with a legacy club) - Blue and Black 2029: Second NZ team (Christchurch Chiefs/Wolves/Whatever) - Brown and Forest Green 2030: CENTRAL COAST BEARS - Red and Black...

As much as I hope we win this one, there is the very real possibility that we lose the next 3 or so, sink to last again, the media turns on us again, THEN get a few wins in the last part of the season to lift us off the bottom and avoid the spoon. The NRL ladder predictor is interesting as...

Wouldn't be surprised to see Olam in for Naden and Bateman for Porter. Would strengthen us even further. I'm OK with Klemmer off the bench. Still not convinced with Faatape. Think we need at least one tall winger. Lobb or Alaimalo but it seems both are still injured.

Great win by the boys. Unexpected but so good to see them rip in! But... we need to talk about that sin-binning. Within the space of 30 seconds there was a tackle reset, penalty and a sin-binning all for minor indiscretions. Seyfarth hardly touches their player and puts his hands up almost...