I don't think it really matters TT, the chances of either Thomson or Hunt playing club rugby are basically zero.
Why are Norths going to be so good? Who have they recruited of serious note? I know they have a new coach, but he is untried at Premier level, and had a gun team to work with at GPS. Also according to this forum, they have lost a couple of key players to other clubs.
*This is nothing sinister against Norths, I just want to know where all this optimism is coming from. Saying they will finish higher than GPS and Easts seems a bit outrageous to me!