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23yr old quality back who has a team influence & can fit into any position in the backline isn’t common. He also studies the game & is always learning. It’s why I put him in the same bucket as the Fainu bros that we must secure quickly. His best years are to come.

I have no problems with Luai leaving will make him even more hungry to leave with success this and next season. It’s a great junction point for both sides. If we think bigger picture view it should give Latu clarity when we needed it most for the kid about his chance to own a spot long term &...

Other clubs don’t have things play out in the media like we do which sparks most of why people are reacting here. The other thing is most CEO’s don’t comment on recruitment/retention - for some reason we do and it often bites us.

Agree. Our forwards are dominating which is a huge reason why things have changed. The May boys are huge for us.

Turuva use to play fullback for Panthers in Reggies until they moved him to center to work on defensive techniques. I’m a huge fan of his but his weakness is under the high ball with pressure and ball playing - effort wise he will be everywhere. Vocally won’t be an issue as well.

If we control the middle and stay composed defensively we win. Sharks struggle big time when their forwards lag behind they start to make errors & Hynes rushes his plays often. They also let in alot of points in bunches.

Agree need to keep Turuva at 23yrs old he is only going to get better.

Years off

Next man up and he deserves the call up. It would’ve been tempting to move Sione but that breaks the important impact he and hunt are winning. Let’s hope he holds the ball and slides defensively as a team.

Thought his old manager has ties with the Chiefs.

Its more than double. 3rd party deals are also tax exempt. NRL are going to have to do something about it.

And thats how a professional handles things. Quick, communication and team mates.

I’m same boat. To be fair he didn’t have great moments. Really think him spending time in the centers helped his game a heap defensively but also just having an injury free run is seeing his evolution continue in a settled role. He was always a good runner and deceptive speed, some of his...

If this is done and dusted this week with clarity then Luai will leave with alot respect from us fans especially if the impacts to the season don’t occur. It’s very different to TDS but more so to Galvin. My only worry is if he goes who he takes with him (he will grab people) and our...

If he does it for 2-3 years minimum it’s life changing cash. Most people wouldn’t knock that back. The family side of things is the biggest impact for them and will take a toll being confined to the compound. Don’t blame him at all.

PNG is crazy & the NRL will need to do something about it because they basically will if fully funded have double the salary cap to spend given the zero tax benefit. Will be interesting how the NRL manage this moving forward. Can see players head over for 2-3yrs take the cash then head back to...

Tax free so it’s a massive pay bump win - that doesn’t include any additional 3rd party benefits as well.

Agree with you. I also think he is playing out of position, he isn’t a halfback currently. He is predictable and looks to have totally lost that off the cuff style play.

PNG would be for 28

Lets put context into this. Luai has until April 30 to take up his offer and as to which one. He wouldn’t be leaving until 28 anyway so here this and next season. We are talking after next season. May & Fainu bros + Bula need extensions which will cost us more. We have Latu, Andrews...