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So if Bateman goes to Souths, it would appear they have a bit of a glut of 2RWs. Koloamatangi, Arrow, Host, Duncan, Murray (potentially Schuster). Would we be happy with the advertised release of Bateman (incl paying $300k of salary for next 2 years) if Souths offered Tallis Duncan in return?

Plus Walker and Smith out for much of 25, they will have some struggles next year, but think there is still a lot of quality there. Dare say even with all those outs they will still have more internationals and SOO players in starting 13 than the tigers will...

Broncos just signed Grant Anderson, didn't even know he was up for grabs, would have been a good one very reliable centre

His first game against the Bulldogs when we nearly snatched it late, he was great, he came in clearly underdone but busted his arse in nearly 40deg heat. Tackled everything, was dangerous with ball in hand and generally was a spark that willed the others on. But since that day he has been on...

Yep you need way more speed through the middle, I think 13 is the best option for bird at this point, do I think he'll play 20+ games there? Of course not, but until Bateman situation is resolved play bird at 13 and John at 12, if John goes then Bird to 12 and Sione Fainu to 13. Or maybe someone...

Reckon someone should look into how many halves that are asked to play hooker/utility end up with hamstring problems, seems to be a recurring problem

Good result, especially since it was done so quickly, would be keen to know the $'s but assumedly it's under $800k /yr and at that price would be represent good value for what we need. Hopefully able to get Pole and Sione F sorted in the coming weeks.

Reckon Papalii just wanted to go and the club didn't have much choice but to let him, he was wishy washy about coming here in the first place and we didn't cover ourselves in glory once he was here either. Neither party handled it well, best for both to cut losses and move on (wish Bateman would...

The man himself said just a few weeks ago he wants to play 13.

Yep completely agree, starting edge backrow a big gap atm.

It's very easy to tell apart the players that grew up with footy in their hands as opposed to bigger than average kids that fell into the game. The Fainu bros all seem to fall into the former camp, some of the skills Samuela displayed last year were amazing.

Still not sold on Hertherington. Would much prefer a specialist edge backrow especially if Bateman goes. Get May first then go hard for Nikora or Siua Wong or one of the young Melbourne backrowers few options out there

Don't mind the idea of Frizzell, everyone else you could take or leave.

May is a very handy player, and very sound defensively, think he's one you potentially take a risk on, but I trust Benji and Richo to make the right call. Also think dogs dogs would be a front runner, they are even more desperate for quality middles and can probably fit him in their top 30...

They put one out about Radley too, slow news day...

That's pretty much what I'd have for round 1 too. Twal interchangeable with any of the bench forwards and Seyfarth probably deserves a spot somewhere based on his end to 2024. Big question marks on who gets #4 & #5, but I wouldn't be too unhappy if this is what got trotted out.

Yeah there was a story about it on 9 a couple weeks back, Fabri said there was "alot to change" with his running style :ROFLMAO: but it sounded quite positive and Jack mentioned he wanted to play lock.

Thank god, must be locked down long term IMO.

John Sutton also, a man richo knows very well. Wade graham is another one, but Galvin I think is better than all of them, and his love of the game and studious nature will keep him in the halves long term more so than his physical traits. Whatever position he plays we need to pay him enough to...

Just seems like too much to pay, agree it seems we have passed the point of no return with him but he does occupy a position of need for us, and my be easier to ride out his contract than gift wrap him for a direct rival.