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I have read them. I can't remember half of it but I have read them and I am determined not to breach them but I surely will at some point. I will never report anyone who does breach the sacred rules and hope i will be afforded the same luxury.
You should re-read them. Failure to report a breach of the rules is itself a breach of the rules. Punishable by death. Or banishment to the other site, I forget. Which is also a breach of the rules.
 

Obscene Assassin

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Don’t get to see many jnr games , but is this kid any good?

I think he's above average in his age. That's only from the little I've seen of other teams when they've played Parra. He is average in size but can pass before and in the line. Decent speed. Very good defender who can put on a hit. It's a shame to lose him but we have some good second-rowers a year or 2 older than him.

Overall I don't think we'll lament his loss but it would've been nice to hang onto him.
 

84 Baby

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I have read them. I can't remember half of it but I have read them and I am determined not to breach them but I surely will at some point. I will never report anyone who does breach the sacred rules and hope i will be afforded the same luxury.
I really want to hit report on this post just for a gag but I fear it’d be lost on any of the forum report listening people, even Twizzle. Especially Twizzle
 

Twizzle

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I have read them. I can't remember half of it but I have read them and I am determined not to breach them but I surely will at some point. I will never report anyone who does breach the sacred rules and hope i will be afforded the same luxury.

most of the reports we get are not breaches, more like people having a whinge

unfortunately some things we cant ignore as its out job to protect the site from important issues like potential libel and defamation against other members and/or celebrities or players that have called us out in the past

some people are moderated, or even suspended for their own protection when they go of on a angry rant

we can never satisfy everyone but I'm used to that
 
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You should re-read them. Failure to report a breach of the rules is itself a breach of the rules. Punishable by death. Or banishment to the other site, I forget. Which is also a breach of the rules.
Lol, If I had to report every breach of the rules I see , there would be no time for anything else. Plus, I'm not a dobber.
 

Gary Gutful

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most of the reports we get are not breaches, more like people having a whinge

unfortunately some things we cant ignore as its out job to protect the site from important issues like potential libel and defamation against other members and/or celebrities or players that have called us out in the past

some people are moderated, or even suspended for their own protection when they go of on a angry rant

we can never satisfy everyone but I'm used to that
Yeah mate. It’s a thankless job and I am
glad people such as yourself do it.

I think most of the posts over the last couple of pages aren’t serious. Just having a laugh.
 

Glenneel

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So do I Hindy, but as you and I have stated before, our juniors are shit. We can't identify squat at the moment, especially Europeans who tend to take a little longer to blossom.

I can't see us blooding any new quality juniors for at least another couple of years to be honest.
Can't be too shit as they made the U20s g/f last year. If they are shit then the whole comp must be likewise.
 

Glenneel

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https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...s/news-story/91756d245f5dfd60cde16f21db8983d3

Off-contract props set to spark transfer circus as NRL clubs targets stall decisions

DEAN RITCHIE, The Daily Telegraph
an hour ago

IT is the great $20m front-row scramble — and it’s delaying the long-term recruitment plans of eight NRL clubs.

Last season, NRL clubs were locked in a halfback frenzy — this year it is front-row hysteria.

The Daily Telegraph can reveal 11 top-level props are coming off contract after this season and clubs are talking, scheming and negotiating to snag their man.

And every decision depends on the decision at another club.

With deals spanning two to four years, the total contract value for the front-row free agents would be worth between $15m to $20m.

One NRL coach said: “We can’t do anything until the prop we want makes a decision. Our decision will then impact on another prop.

“Once one front-rower decides, it could flow on quickly from there and there’ll be a string of recruitment news.”

Leading NRL player agent Allan Gainey added: “It’s is a front-row jigsaw — it’s merry-go-around in regards to where they are all going to fit in.”

Of the players off contract at season’s end, The Daily Telegraph can reveal:

•Canberra’s Kangaroos prop Shannon Boyd is being chased by Newcastle and Gold Coast, with one offer worth $650,000 a season. However the Raiders say they won’t be pushed into making an inflated offer;

•Jarrod Wallace has an option in his favour to stay at the Gold Coast next year, and a four-year offer on the table, but is considering interest from Brisbane. If he leaves the Titans will target Boyd;

•Dragons have tabled an offer for enforcer Leeson Ah Mau and will meet with him this week to try and ward off interest from Newcastle and the New Zealand Warriors;

•Melbourne have offered a new deal to Maroons prop Tim Glasby, who has attracted interest from Canberra and Newcastle, as well as the Dragons if Au Mau leaves, although Penrith’s interest has waned. A decision is expected by the end of this week;

•Josh Papalii is close to re-signing with Canberra on a three-year deal but reports emerged on Wednesday of an unknown club offering a four-year deal worth $3.2m. Souths are denying an interest;

•Newcastle are unlikely to re-sign Queensland front-rower Jacob Lillyman;

•Penrith have expressed interest in Brisbane’s Matt Lodge but he may resist a return to Sydney;

•Prop Korbin Sims is yet to receive an offer from the Broncos, who have made re-signing Lodge their priority despite interest in Sims from Manly. Sims, who hopes to have his future settled within the next week;

•Canterbury are shopping around Aiden Tolman, who has previously been linked to Cronulla and the Gold Coast;

•Parramatta are expected to announce the signing of Junior Paulo on a four-year deal worth nearly $3m; and

•Canberra prop Sia Soliola is unsigned but highly respected at the club.

Giant front-rower Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been linked to Parramatta when his deal concludes after next season. Melbourne however are currently negotiating to re-sign him now.

•Manly’s Marty Taupau has a heavily back-ended deal but remains under contact at Brookvale for next season.

Other props coming off contract after this year include Parramatta’s Suaia Matagi, South Sydney’s Mark Nicholls, St George Illawarra’s Jeremy Latimore and the Warriors’ Sam Lisone.

“The prices are going up because clubs want marquee props,” said one recruitment manager.

“There will be lots of swirling around to come. Probably the middle-tier props have become more attractive though.”

There is also a shortage of wingers and centres on the open market.

Ten clubs each have a spot left in their top-30 NRL rosters for this year and have until June 30 to find that extra player.
Hope Parra haven't put the cheque book away after (hopefully) signing Paulo. He needs another monster to help him as none of our current props are up to a decent standard, certainly not good enough to win the comp. Would go hard for Shannon Boyd as his form has slipped under RS so he needs a change of club.
 

Glenneel

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most of the reports we get are not breaches, more like people having a whinge

unfortunately some things we cant ignore as its out job to protect the site from important issues like potential libel and defamation against other members and/or celebrities or players that have called us out in the past

some people are moderated, or even suspended for their own protection when they go of on a angry rant

we can never satisfy everyone but I'm used to that
Could you please unsuspend Pou, have missed his posts and I know he is still; around. Surely he wouldn't self suspend himself.
 

84 Baby

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Hope Parra haven't put the cheque book away after (hopefully) signing Paulo. He needs another monster to help him as none of our current props are up to a decent standard, certainly not good enough to win the comp. Would go hard for Shannon Boyd as his form has slipped under RS so he needs a change of club.
I think they will turn their prop money attention to Asofa-Solomona now. Any other prop signings for next season won't be big names
 

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