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I both agree and disagree with your assessments.I'm confident we will be out of genuine top 8 contention (still a mathematical chance) by Origin. I just don't think our forwards will win the battle often enough to give the halves enough chances. IF Pole becomes the player he has threatened to...

I think we're very likely to improve our footy for the reasons you mentioned. But I'm not convinced that improves results as I see potentially bigger improvements in those around us. I'd say there is genuine reasons for all the lower ranked teams to improve. Some will improve a little, some...

Thanks. I don't mean it to be negative and as I concluded I'm not saying we won't improve. Just not yet convinced.

I don't think you are wrong but I do think this is an optimistic view. Yes, we improved but from such a low base and with an influx of talent improvement was a given. We finished 13th but given the injuries at Souths and Dragons it's hard for me to say we were better than them. We were in...

Not on his current contract

It's a nothing story, literally a NSW cup contract.

About the only toxicity in them is the lead and cadmium totalling a little under 15g per panel and manufactured in a way to prevent seepage. Compare that to the 10 million tonnes of coal ash (which is toxic) produced by nsw coal stations each year. The argument really doesn't stack up. THe bulk...

I don't get it for young blokes. We've seen countless examples of young players being injury prone whilst their body is developing. Particularly if they are suddenly stacking on weight. Then later becoming good. I do get it for older guys, sort of 25+. Some bodies just never adapt to the rigours...

I'm not really political, more think they are all lying pricks than a staunch supporter of either party. But: Most solar panels last closer to 30 years now and the modern ones are about 95% recyclable. Obviously their still currently being produced from materials from 'dirty' mines but the ones...

Sorry I meant to write I don't DISagree with your assessment but this is the best depth in a decade. Yes we've only 2 proven first grade quality back rowers. But at least we have 2 of them now. Plus a guy who probably isn't quite up to standard but has on the odd occasion played well there in...

I don't agree with your assessment but the good news is It's probably the best back row depth weve had for a decade.

His stats were eerily similar to Luai's last year.

No, I'm not telling you he is the finished product. Nor am I saying he hasn't got more to learn. I am saying that Api may not be the mentor he needs. It is more likely he either should have already learnt from Api or isn't going to learn from Api or finally Api has taught him but he needs reps...

He reportedly would only have been on about 300k. There was no need to release him early and would not have impacted the recruitment of a back rower.

What has Api got to teach him in 2026 that he hasn't already taught him the last couple years? Or If Api hasn't taught him yet why would he start teaching him now? Only time will tell if he will kick on to be another big name loss or if Api will maintain his form in 27 and beyond. But I can...

Free to negotiate. Unless the clause has been officially rejected he is not free to sign. As of Nov 1 he was allowed to discuss contracts with everyone. Rightly so, why would he take his option without considering other options. But he is not free to sign as if we take up our option it predates...

No we haven't (or at least not that I'm aware of). Saying we would prefer to negotiate a longer contract is not rejection of the clause.

I've had this discussion already but I believe they are each a loss for different reasons and none that we replaced last year and in some cases still haven't. That first statement does not mean I think we should have paid them more than what was already reportedly offered to try to keep them...

Dragons can't sign him until we officially inform him we do not wish to take up our option.

Hopefully he is allowed to use his skills. No point recruiting a guy with skills of you don't utilise them. But also I hope it's not 'just play footy'. We need structures designed specifically for him, particularly as I don't rate Doueihi as a guy that sets up his lead runner. I think KPP has...