Hunt has asked for a release

[TruSaint]

Right idea. Not sure Flanno is thinking along the same line in respect of Hunt unfortunately

You're correct mate, but I think his hands are tied.

It's a big contract to offload. I don't think Flanno is the type of guy to keep a player that has for 2 seasons now , declared he wants or wanted out. Hunt is sitting on easy street, playing where he wants, and dictating to coaches what he thinks. Blind Freddy could see he wanted Hook to stay on for his benefit.

Saints of old would have released Hunt. Think Bellamy, or the Chooks with Politis in the current era. After his media tantrums they would have escorted him out the door.

Sadly we are a weak Club with little or no power. Flanno knows this and is managing a mess.

 

[blue bags]

It does my head in. StGI isn't just all about BHunt, regardless of whether he's great, good, bad or indifferent at 7.9 or 6.

I wonder whether the solution to the so called 'culture problem' at StGI is much more subtle than simply shedding players that have reputation issues or purported arrogant personality traits or whatever.

Put it this way: if I was a member of the squad, regardless of my personal opinion about Ben as a player/teammate/ captain, I'd be fed-up to the back teeth hearing about him - as if he's the irreplaceable icon of the club.

Regarding Wollongong: I just cant see it being a real issue. Townsville manage to maintain a decent squad; the Dolphins pulled one together from scratch; Newcastle .... the Warriors.

Surely the commute can't be a problem ... they're professional athletes on big coin ... just car pool .... they'd all be driving Mercs, Jags and Porsches anyway, surely. If they want to pool some money they can pay me to be their chauffer.

They use a a small bus as well
Not all player's are millionaires

 

[Mojo]

I’ll put my hand up as well

We can job share.

 

[Hound of Dracula]

It does my head in. StGI isn't just all about BHunt, regardless of whether he's great, good, bad or indifferent at 7.9 or 6.

I wonder whether the solution to the so called 'culture problem' at StGI is much more subtle than simply shedding players that have reputation issues or purported arrogant personality traits or whatever.

Put it this way: if I was a member of the squad, regardless of my personal opinion about Ben as a player/teammate/ captain, I'd be fed-up to the back teeth hearing about him - as if he's the irreplaceable icon of the club.

Regarding Wollongong: I just cant see it being a real issue. Townsville manage to maintain a decent squad; the Dolphins pulled one together from scratch; Newcastle .... the Warriors.

Surely the commute can't be a problem ... they're professional athletes on big coin ... just car pool .... they'd all be driving Mercs, Jags and Porsches anyway, surely. If they want to pool some money they can pay me to be their chauffer.

I also don't think area is a key issue
So very true about Mr Hunt but...
He'll never play 9

Every time after a great win I think Hunt has accepted Kyle as, at the bare minimum, an alternate game manager, then Hunt goes and absorbs the role 100% and f$%ks us over.

I truly believe KF should play half and Ben Hunt should be the running 5/8

I also believe that Hunt would retain his Marquee 'Darling' status if he adhered to this game plan.

Yet he seems to be a 'force' unto himself

 

[<StGeorgeDragons>]

I'm not saying we instantly become a better team if Hunt leaves but I am now joining the view this club needs to move on from him and I really hope we don't re-sign regardless of the fact that we can't sign anyone.

He is a competitor and that is not lost on me. Nor he is the sole reason we lose at all. We were losers before he came along as well. Hunt is however not a great half back and he refuses to play where we need him. He has too much power for a player that has been fairly synonymous with so many rudderless losses we've experienced for years. We would just be better off to go in a different direction and cut ties now if the contract is ending.

No suggestions who we go after or bring through for 7 but I am sure we can find some young half that can organise a team in a better fashion.

 

[blue bags]

Yahoo's sports has linked Ben to Gold coast Titans. 25

 

[AyiosYiorgos]

Yahoo's sports has linked Ben to Gold coast Titans. 25

Get the f**k out!!

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Yahoo's sports has linked Ben to Gold coast Titans. 25

A lot of cats seem to go missing after Ben moves into a neighbourhood.

 

[blue bags]

It says. Ben and his wife wants to be closer to family members. In Queensland
And Titans are linked

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

It says. Ben and his wife wants to be closer to family members. In Queensland
And Titans are linked

Tons of pussies on the Gold Coast for him to capture and skewer.

The cat protection society will have to put out an APB for all units.

No point sending them a game ball to submit his fingerprints these days.

Certainly his wallet will produce better forensic outcomes.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Book him Dessie, murder one.

 

[RedVee]

Yahoo's sports has linked Ben to Gold coast Titans. 25

They are all just copying each other now.

 

[John moz]

Swap with AJ Brimson and Tino

 

[redv13]

Swap with AJ Brimson and Tino

Pretty sure Tino is signed for 10 years and AJ till 2030. Good luck with that

 

[dungay dragon]

Pretty sure Tino is signed for 10 years and AJ till 2030. Good luck with that

Nip it in the bud NOW
Dont want to hear about this shit all Off Season
He can go where he wants As Long as we are Suitably Reimbursed or the remaining year of said contract is honoured In Full by intending suitor or suitable player swap

 

[AyiosYiorgos]

Swap with AJ Brimson and Tino

That's not a fair swap, no way we agree to that, if they want the cHunt, they will need to add a few more players, like Moe Fotuaika, Khan-Pereira etc..

 

[Gareth67]

A lot of cats seem to go missing after Ben moves into a neighbourhood.

Are you suggesting that the poor sod has tha - tha - imbecile Trumps blood coursing through his veins ? ? ?

 

[Saints Forever]

That's not a fair swap, no way we agree to that, if they want the cHunt, they will need to add a few more players, like Moe Fotuaika, Khan-Pereira etc..

I would accept a piece of chewing gum

 

[Dragsters]

I would accept a piece of chewing gum

Used even...

 

[SaintElroy]

DCE just shown us what you want from your 35 year old half back and captain