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Heard an interesting throwaway from the agency side. They see the West Tigers as finally getting a strong handle on their cap to the point that, as of 2028, we may be one of the only clubs to NOT have a player over $1M per year. That may change in the next 18 months if we use Luai's money to...

Realistically, we need to win our next 5 games to be a chance. Not sure when the last time we've won 5 in a row. Twal and Samuela will help, but will be without Taylan (one of our strike weapons), KPP, Royce, etc. I'm not confident, but stranger things have happened.

From what I’ve heard from someone connected to the agency side as well as ex-player mates, the salaries reported in the media mostly include third-party deals or are just plain guesses. The players, agents, and even the RLPA don't correct them because inflated numbers help drive up market value...

Specifically Knights and Cowboys. I reckon they'll be our competition for the 8th spot. Go Dragons!

Humphries is off to Perth

Only one prop on the bench? Looks like May will be playing 80...

Realistically, we need 13 wins to make the 8 (especially with our for and against). We are currently on 7 wins. So we need 6 more wins from 11 games. Not impossible, but not easy given our injury crisis. Here's my prediction: 1. Panthers 2. Warriors 3. Roosters 4. Sea Eagles 5. Dolphins 6...

Hope you enjoyed that ticket mate. Maybe you were the lucky charm that got us that win!

The fears are 8 to 12 weeks. If so, he'll be back just in time for finals. ;)

I hope this is a turning point for Luai. When he runs forward after stepping (instead of bouncing sideways or backwards) he is dangerous. Would love this to be the moment he starts backing himself like Benji of old. Imagine him playing at his best with Doueihi and Samuela and Twal all back.

I believe Latu is biding his time to replace Luai on the left, Doueihi stays on the right.

It's yours.

Sorry to hear that Odessa. Hopefully you are surrounded by friends and family.

Hi all. Not sure where to post this but I have a ticket to the game this weekend that I can't use. It's a single seat in bay 16, last row before the hill. I can email you the PDF. Easily transferable.

So Averillo deal is "closer to half a mil per year" but backended. Not sure exactly how thay plays out but $500k sounds about right to me.

I reckon the 20th team should be a second NZ team to round off expansion and eliminate the bye every week. A Christchurch-based South Island team. I heard the Southern Orcas (black and white colour scheme?) have a lot of backing and a new stadium was just built (with a roof). Or call them the...

Apparently, the Averillo deal is done but they're trying to get him for the rest of this year...

Anyone else feel that Luai could have scored himself when he made that break if we just did another left foot step to get past the fullback rather than shimmy and spin around? There was plenty of space to his right. Weird choice from him.

Good point. Watching Dane Laurie play 13 for the Raiders, it looks like that smaller, creative type (but also defensively sound) player could have a role there with the faster rules. It's a way to get Latu's hands on the ball more as a ball-distributing lock...

Last year, we had a definite need for a top-class right-side 2nd-rower. We got KPP. This year, it looks like we need an upgraded right-centre. Averillo would do that. But the real need is to have legitimate backup players that can do the job. Players like Mason and Hope are not it. I much...