Why, they just repaired him? And he’s also 26 so should be hitting his prime. I doubt he would be costing the world anyways (maybe if he doesn’t stay on the park). Super rugby shows you need depth in the midfield. This seems rash.
That’s because you’re acting like it’s a brave call to cut him loose. It’s not, it’s a rash one. He’s signed through next year and has always looked more than comfortable at super rugby level. It’s just his body that has let him down. If he was to suffer another major knee injury then I’d agree with you. I can’t see him costing that much money because he’s missed so much game time. The Reds have been nailing their talent ID lately so I’m inclined to back their thinking. Pakeho is a real find, and shows why they were happy to let Annan go (who I hugely rated). I reckon they were absolutely astounded how well he’s taken to pro rugby and I think he’ll cost more money next contact that the reds probably envisioned. With any luck Goldsbrough is as good and his added chemistry with Dre could something the reds and wallabies haven’t had since Horan/little.
I reckon if he has another knee injury that’s when you have that conversation. We don’t know the money, but I doubt it would be an issue atm. I’m not adverse to beinh cut throat with our list I just think we’re jumping the gun by tapping this guy on the shoulder (just yet). This year, we’ve needed depth in the centres with injuries and suspension. Be great if Henry could repay the faith in the 2nd half of the season.
Probably not so it may be a cheap hold for the Reds but also then takes a contract away from someone else or younger.... Bit cramped amongst the Aus sides at the moment but the Force are an option as they always have a fair bit of movement amongst the international guys like Tomkinson
Thanks for putting it like that. I worry there is no way QLD and RA will match what offers Daugunu may receive which wouldnt surprise me to be from the 750k+. I don't think Flook is likely to leave. Loves QLD and I don't think shown the performances to break the bank and be unable to stay in Aus.
Really? It actually looks pretty decent to my eye. Get Daugunu, Uru, Hodgman locked down and that's a great team. Then Asiata, JTA (Jeffery Toomaga-Allen), Blyth, Thomas and Flook next batch of targets and if you keep 2 or 3 of them then you're gravy.
I’d be really, really happy if we could keep 2 out of the 3 bolded and shocked if we can keep 5 of those players. There’s such a confluence of factors discussed in the exodus thread that makes me nervous.
