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  1. aqua_duck

    Rumoured Targets 3

    Young halves are falling by the way side, Linnane hurt again, apparently Haami Loza has gone to the warriors, and Zac Herdegen who was supposedly signed with us has made his way to the cowboys where he’s breaking all the fitness records at pre season training
  2. aqua_duck

    Rumoured Targets 3

    There is no Leo equivalent hence why he was such a hot commodity. The only young front rower who’ll likely get decent game time this year is Su’a, it’s a big ask for him to go from what he is right now to starting front rower in 12 months, beyond that Hethrington is off contract and never been...
  3. aqua_duck

    Rumoured Targets 3

    I think you’re probably stuck in a bygone era with player valuations. The average NRL wage will be probably be around $400k a year by 2026, a genuine first grade front rower in his prime is worth at least $450k a year.
  4. aqua_duck

    Rumoured Targets 3

    I think putting all your eggs into a batch of unproven rookies especially in the front row position is a mistake. J Saf will be the only prop on the books for 2026 with more than 1 game under his belt.
  5. aqua_duck

    Rumoured Targets 3

    I think front row is the best position to use a money ball strategy in terms of recruitment. There’s certain front rowers like Payne Haas, AFB and Joe Tapine that bring a particular skillset that you just can’t replace or replicate, most other front rowers don’t have unique attributes. If...
  6. aqua_duck

    Rumoured Targets 3

    Jensen will be 32 in 2026 so I’d be a little cautious there, wouldn’t say no to any of the others
  7. aqua_duck

    Rumoured Targets 3

    I think being able to do a mean Haka alongside JFH has earned him atleast an extra 10% on to his contract value
  8. aqua_duck

    Rumoured Targets 3

    Statically nothing stands out as elite especially not for $850k a year. To put things into comparison Terrell May signed on for the tigers for $650k a year reportedly, they’re similar age and experience, this year May averaged more run metres, more 4 times as many offloads, twice as many tackle...
  9. aqua_duck

    Rumoured Targets 3

    Always seemed like the likely outcome. I have a feeling when it’s all said and done he’ll end up one of the highest paid props in the comp which to me doesn’t match his output
  10. aqua_duck

    Rumoured Targets 3

    The thing is kids like Votano come into the system at 14-15 years of age, at that age it’s very hard to say who will be a potential first grader or even who will end up a fullback, also it’s hard to definitively be sure your current star fullback will still be around in 4-5 years. For what it’s...
  11. aqua_duck

    NRLW

    It’s as good a replacement as we can hope for under the circumstances, same age, same position and a top quality player who’s unfortunately hasn’t had many quality players around her in recent years. What confuses me about the Tamika Upton affair is that she cites the death of her grandfather...
  12. aqua_duck

    NRLW

    Couldn’t bring myself to boo Upton, she won us 2 premierships after signing on to a wooden spoon team, besides that she’s never carried on like a complete bell end like the aforementioned names
  13. aqua_duck

    Around the Grounds

    Won’t as he’s merely serving a one match suspension, I expect him to be right back in next game
  14. aqua_duck

    NRLW

    The most obvious one on the market is Elsie Albert, the sheer tackle breaking ability between her and Evah McEwen would give us an entirely new dimension in attack
  15. aqua_duck

    Around the Grounds

    Yep, pack still looks elite but back and spine are severely under strength.
  16. aqua_duck

    Around the Grounds

    Crossland named to start at hooker for NZ, get ready for a fearsome rendition of the Haka
  17. aqua_duck

    2024-25 Off Season Incidents

    I don’t think anyone chooses to reverse out of a drive way for the fun of it…….
  18. aqua_duck

    2024-25 Off Season Incidents

    That’s fine, a civil case should be between him, his insurer and the injured party and not have any impact on any criminal proceedings nor influence any potential punishment. Sometimes we need to look more at the actions and intentions rather than any freak injury, I’d wager almost every young...
  19. aqua_duck

    2024 Pacific Championships - 18 Oct to 10 Nov

    PNG players just lift to great heights for these games where as for Fiji guys that always frustrate fans like Sivo, Blake, Milne, etc continue to frustrate
  20. aqua_duck

    2024-25 Off Season Incidents

    Smith was careless backing out of his driveway which resulted in him being hit by a passing car, people actually want him jailed, Mam was allegedly under the influence of drugs, unlicensed and literally drove on to the wrong side of the road causing a head on crash, that should be the death penalty

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