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As it's always been?

Yep but ISA schools are rarely held in the same regards as the GPS schools. We see that in Aussie schoolboys selection. Particularly back when Doueihi was there.

This might be a fair observation if he had only started playing selfish footy on his current contract. A few years back he was reportedly on about $650k and still playing the same selfish footy. If I had to make up a reason why (other than him being a selfish player generally), I'd say it comes...

7plus/NRL.com seem to be slow in getting up replays so haven't watched it yet. I get that stats don't tell the whole story. They don't tell how often in that first 20 Tonga had the ball, if he was running decoys or running in support and not used. I still can't imagine just 2 touches of the...

I'll watch the first half a little later tonight if 7+ allows access to replays. I'm sure he defended well, but how good could 1 pass and 1 run possibly be?

Just turned it on 5 minutes ago and started scrolling the comments. Read this and thought Frizell must of had a great first half. So I checked the stats. In his 22minutes he had just 2 touches of the ball and just the one run.

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No he wasn't. He was an Aussie schoolboys inside centre at union when he signed with Brisbane Norths. He then became their 6 playing the odd game at 7. He was then used as a bench utility in his first couple years in first grade always going back to the halves with Norths. When Orford left Storm...

I don't think we've seen enough of Fainu or Andrews to suggest they can't be a halfback. But I heard similar talk about Brown can't play as a 7, he was doing fine before his injury as to was Metcalf before his injury last year, Hughes was a fullback, so was Campbell, Hynes was more a 6 in...

Curious why the laugh reaction @weststigers, What did Brooks do different this year to the last 10? Win more games than he lost, I guess, but haven't seen any difference in play style/skills.

Yes Javon would be the cup 6. As for the future pairing, I'd like to think one of them can be taught how to be a 7 over the next 12-24months and that little bit more experience. Probably Latu 7 Javon 6 but not sure who would make the better 7. This could be as early as 2028 with Madden not...

Obviously stats don't tell the whole story but least average running metres this year than any of the past 10, with the exception of 2022. I thought he combined really well with Ben Trbojevic but I think he has always fed his lead runners very well when they actually know what they're doing...

I get you but I don't see Madden and Fogarty in the same team. I can see them being in the same club. If you bring Fogarty here you are unifying the play style between ressies and first grade and Madden steps into firsts if Fogarty were to miss games. Then I want to ensure Latu has a starting...

I didn't see Brooks do anything this year he hasn't done the last 10 years.

It's not close as far as organisation and kicking, Fogarty is one of the better halves in the league at this.. He is also absolutely no running threat and offers minimal creativity. Id be fine if its Fogarty in, Doueihi out. I don't want both Fogarty and Doueihi on the books.

For all the faults of Luai, I don't think his dedication when it comes to training and preparing his body is one of them. Therefore I don't think he was talking about Luai at all. I'm indifferent towards Mann as a player/signing. But he is a guy known for developing youth. Frizell is a guy...

Im not sure if he is gone but I haven't heard anything from the club regarding him being here in 27 (or not being here either). I don't think it is a given he will return on a train and trial without shopping himself around first.

I must be missing something as it's not obvious to me. Seems pretty simple. 3 months of negotiations and Sam wouldn't accept their maximum offer so they've walked away from negotiations.

Surely not?

That was the Fainus. I believe Terrell rules himself out of the tournament and Taylan not available though injury. Both definitely would've been in contention for selection, not sure either were an automatic pick if available.