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Luai is definitely here for this year and next. Am I the only one who would be OK with him going to PNG for 28 onwards? Frees up a huge chunk of salary cap, and we have Latu and Madden ready, not to mention Andrews coming through, any of which could/should be ready to play alongside Doueihi in...

I agree that its a risk to challenge this but Api has been the difference for us this year. Without him were could be in trouble. Just look at the stats when he's been off the field (sin bin or rested). What he does in the middle cant be overstated. I also secretly dont want him to be picked...

Mate, Cameron Smith isn't even the second-best hooker to play the game. His longevity, leaderhip and ref whispering were second to none, but second best player to ever play? Please.

There's also the issue that his old agent has stated that if there's a deal for 2027 then he believes he should still get his cut. This isn't as simple as an extension. Details are being ironed out, discussions are happening and it's being sorted.

In my opinion, Luai saves that Dom Young try in the corner on the weekend. Madden just not strong enough to force him out. Still a little suspect in defence but don't get me wrong, he has been great for us. More concerned if Samuela is out. He and KPP have been enormous for us in both attack...

Gallen was upbeat about the tigers although he tipped Newcastle this week. He and Jason both reckon Luai and May coming back will lift us to another level.

Just had a video call with a mate driving home from a "secret" Blues old-boys lunch and Paul Gallen was driving. No signing news, just bragging really. :D

Maybe when everyone's fit, if Starford isn't up to scratch, Doueihi could go to right centre and we keep Madden at 7. Latu stays at 14... I'd keep Doueihi at halfback for as long as possible but that could be a way to get all our best players on the field at the same time and playing to their...

It's a winning team and IMO stronger with Skelton > Laulilii. I'm still dubious about our makeshift centres but they're doing a job and it gets Tavana into the side. Taylan May will lift us to another level when fully fit but should be on the left for mine. Which leaves right centre... Really...

And now Reece Walsh will have the 11-day standdown and be ready for their game against us. Won't make a difference (we'll smash 'em) but crazy how it shakes out like this so often.

Apparently, there was a gentleman's agreement that if he comes back he would go back to the roosters to replace Tedesco. HOWEVER, when he was last in Aus he was hanging around with a few of the tigers boys who were joking that he should join the tigers. May have put an idea in his head. This is...

This matches up with some whispers my 'connection' has heard. And it's not to replace Bula (in his words) so not sure what that means. He is a right centre... just saying.

Crichton looks to be out for 8 weeks with a shoulder injury. That puts him in line to return for the game against us.

Agreed. The fact that we're winning games with teenagers filling in and players out of position is great but would still much prefer our starting backline of: 1. Bula 2. Turuva 3. To'a 4. May 5. Makasini We got a glimpse of a May/Makasini left edge in the trials, but are yet to see the true...

Going forward, I still feel both Luai and Doueihi are suited to the 5/8 role. BUT, as I (and others) have stated, there is a world and a game plan that could fit our team and the faster pace of the game... Start with Luai and Doueihi in the halves and Twal at 13. Then after 20 or so mins, when...

It looked like Doueihi went to left centre or even playing like a 2nd fullback when Latu came on. Eg. The Bula try in the 60th min went Api -> Latu -> Madden -> Doueihi. Similarly in the 75th-minute try, Doueihi was on the left outside Madden. Was that just Doueihi roaming or was there a...

I think that's smart. As Benji said, his body is still getting used to the pressures of playing week in week out in the halves. Don't want to risk a bigger injury. I'd treat this trip to NZ as a bit of a camp, putting trust in some of the younger team to step up. I'd even contemplate resting...

Wanted to ask what people think is our best team/backline this year, barring injuries. I'm not sold on Luke Laulilii and reckon he's just there till players are fit. I'm in two minds. If everyone is fully fit, either: Bula Turuva (RW) Toa (RC) May (LC) Makasini (LW) A powerful left edge that...

He is off contract at the end of the year... :unsure: This is my unfounded, crystal ball prediction: Tedesco is contracted to the end of 2027 at Roosters. Ponga is contracted to the end of 2027 at Knights. When Tedesco announces his retirement and Ponga signs for Roosters for 2028 onwards...

While we're having fun speculating, there is the possibility that after his "gap year", Papenhuyzen will be available pending R360. He's only 27...