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Way, way better than what we have given that we're running Kurt Mann as a first string centre. Not to say I think he turns us into a premiership threat or anything, but it's an obvious improvement to the roster.
That was my immediate thought as well. The grass is always greener, but I can't see him playing more minutes for them than us.
Sucks for your little fella, but unfortunately Watson didn't want to be a Knight anymore.
I reckon you're dreaming on that one with the blokes that are in front of him for that jersey. If Watson is thinking similar, then he's got an over-inflated opinion of himself.
This is the crux of it. The usual brigade can try and blame the club as much as they want but he obviously didn’t want to stay here.
They were resigned for 2022 and beyond- it has nothing to do with their position in the team in 2021. We clearly have a bit more money to throw around for next year and there's the potential to make a couple of key signings, so until the roster is full, it's pretty useless getting upset about these two players and the first grade positions they are apparently taking up.
It's a major credit to Kalyn that he has the character to stick with us given all that we've invested in him, tbh. I didn't see it as a given, and wouldn't have held it against him if he went to market either tbh.
I wouldn't have begrudged him for it even now, yeah. We heard a lot from Cowboys fans about how toxic Andre (his father) was in negotiations when Kalyn came here. To be honest, I've only seen a father that has looked out for the best interests of his son first and foremost. They seem like a real old school, tight family unit - and I think there's loyalty in there too. We've looked after Kalyn on and off the field since initially engaging with him, and followed through on our word to do so at every turn. I do think that counts for a lot with them. They love Newcastle, and from what I can see, respect the club too.
Thought it was a 2 year player option? Do you mean that he can negotiate from November next year?
This is crazy to think, and perhaps deserves its own thread, but I feel this this year is the peak of our "premiership" window.
The word is he was ready to take up those options, although nothing official. Dunno if Watson leaving changes the equation, perhaps.
It just comes down to roster management from here. The players you've mentioned leaving will open up plenty of cash. There no reason why we can't continue to improve in that time with good recruitment and coaching.
