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Very happy to see that Pete is going to be re-signed long term! Stoked about that. I don't think there's any doubt that he's going to be our next hooker, especially after the role he played in the NSW Cup Season just gone.
However, to suggest that he is a better option than Cooky right now, as some people on other forums have, and to suggest that he is our number one hooker is quite frankly a ridiculous statement. Pete is not there yet, he's not that developed yet and Cooky is still one of the best hookers in the game and State of Origin worthy.
Can Pete get to that level and overtake Cooky? Of course he can and there will come a time where he will. But that time is a little while off right now.
I do think it's time to really start bringing Pete through and giving him the more regular experience that he needs, especially with a full string side. Rotate him in the 14-role depending on the opposition. I think he could become our starting hooker by 2025 or 26.
Anyways, stoked to see he's staying, and I look forward to it being officially announced.