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Did he not get ~530k a year? Which is great wedge for an unproven 20yr old (and I agree it was overs) but also probably best to check your facts https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/03/26/wonder-kid-offered-3-yr-1-6m-deal-to-stay-in-aussie-rugby-and-why-it-could-see-wallabies-stars-leave-ballymore/

Still an absolute no brainer for guys like Bell and Bobby V (and RA). Easier comp on the body, get paid an absolute packet and get to enjoy the change of scenery renting a flat in Tokyo, but still available for most of the international season. Good option for 2026

That they ever thought that 600k would be enough for one of the world’s best players in his position, when Tupou (who on durability and performance wouldn’t be top 4 in his) was crazy. They’re lucky to get him for 900, and he’s a lay down, true blue, deadset bloody legend for giving up over a...

Aubrey was never anything but underwhelming from what I saw at club and super level. Not clear yet whether Murray is an upgrade though.

I’m really liking what I’m seeing from the Red forwards. The running lines, small footwork efforts, short passing and offloads are a real strength and the coaching staff deserve credit for embedding this in the game plan. The set piece has also been very serviceable. There are some issues with...

Heremaia Murray is a fast and keen player but his error rate is pretty high, and it’s costing the reds points on both sides of the ball. It wouldn’t have been the right thing to do to hold onto Grealy but we’re missing him with Jock out.

So does Kellaway. I’d rather see Kerevi brought in (either at 12 and move the Ikitau and JAS out one, or off the bench). We need to find out if he still has a role to play ASAP so we can work on him or move on.

I actually quite like the idea over next 12-24 months of 11. Daugunu 12. Paisami (but god it wound be good if someone came through to knock him off) 13. Ikitau 14. JS 15. Wright (or Kellaway, or Jorgensen if he gets good enough to knock them both off)

Bummer about Kuenzle. He was looking like he’d really found his home in the midfield, hopefully comes back soon.

10. Donaldson 11. Pietsch 12. Stewart 13. Kuenzle (pending fitness) 14. Potter 15. Grealy (he’ll go well and you’ll sign him). 21. IFL 22. Pasitoa 23. Burey Reesjan is going to be a gun midfielder if he stays fit.

Well currently the NPC sides pay the players 30-50k for the season (and the SRP (Super Rugby Pacific) side doesn’t pay their wages or drastically reduced during this time, so money gets saved) and the boys who go from Aus usually rent with their teammates. For the Aus SRP (Super Rugby Pacific) players who are relatively young, maybe...

Mosese Dawai contracted anywhere for 25? Absolute weapon. Is he the same guy that had a run for the highlanders a few years ago?

There is great wisdom in this. Saves money, helps development, freshens players up. Impossible for it to be everyone, but as many as practical is a good start. This combined with a full Australia A program probably could fill the gap a bit until financially the game is in a position to look...

Yeah Lebron was good yesterday. With his frame he clearly brings something in the midfield that is hard to find in Australia. He’s worth involving in the Red program to see what professionalism could get out of him.

Can only think of Lucas and Hockings as uncapped options I’d want in squad