Not sold on Faalago yet. Looks vey quick.. yes he is young and we need speed and a good goose step?
But can he defend?.. not yet
Where does he play?.. wing?
If not
Is he any better than Sloan?.. IMO nit yet for fullback
Hypothetical:
Let's say the Hunt review was deliberately leaked including the fact an extension to his contract has, for now, been taken off the table.
Add to this, was the leaked portion that identified, not 1, but multiple deficiencies in his game.
Let's say Ben is not too happy with this and begins thinking about his future in another teams colours.
Let's say the Titans are interested and, as of Nov1 offer Ben a 2yr deal.
Let's say that deal is 600k/season (so 1.2m over 2yrs) after his not so glowing review.
Let's say the Titans ask us to chip 300k for '25
Wouldn't this be an ideal scenario for both teams and Ben?
We, would only be up for 300k. Instead of say 500k if the review was rosy.
Ben gets an extra year and extra $$.
The Titans get an "experienced" player to replace Foran, who can play 7 or 9 at a perceived discounted price.
Again all hypothetical, but if this was the wheel in motion, then it's genius.
Perhaps a better stat to use would be a touch to try assist ratio. He touches the ball more than anyone in the comp, which in turn does not allow any other playmaker to get a try assist. In addition, he can’t kick out of our end which allows the opposition to start their sets well ahead. He’s also kicked the ball out on the full more than anyone in the comp, and I’m sure if there was a stat for kicks that went backwards there would be no competition. He tackles like he’s grabbing a newborn off someone. There’s no technique. It’s just cradle the ball, which is so ineffective as we saw against the eels.So much hate for Hunt. He may not be worth 1 million but if he wasnt in the team we probably would have lost alot more games. He is leading the try assists in the comp so he cant be that bad... I hope he does move on so we can go in another direction as we havent had the results we wanted over the years. However, blaiming him is wrong. We have had crap coaches and average footballers in the team. We need to replace a few players to get success. Removing Hunt alone will do nothing..
That's not going to happen with Hunt. He has enough money and will retire at end of next year so no real incentive to play better. He will continue to go through the motions and then retire to Byron.in my opinion that review was a win win for us. Either hunt will want out and try and get his manager to force a swap deal, or he doesnt get out and is forced to pull his finger out next year and play for a contract elsewhere. Either way helps the club. Players when coming off contract always start killing it, i remember Leeson Ah-Mau did nothing for us for a few years then when contract time was up starting rampaging everyone, I distinctly remember him putting Paul Gallen on his arse.
I don't think its a reflection of his performances, which have improved significantly since his early days. It is more his approach and comments on a number of things, particularly as captain.So much hate for Hunt. He may not be worth 1 million but if he wasnt in the team we probably would have lost alot more games. He is leading the try assists in the comp so he cant be that bad... I hope he does move on so we can go in another direction as we havent had the results we wanted over the years. However, blaiming him is wrong. We have had crap coaches and average footballers in the team. We need to replace a few players to get success. Removing Hunt alone will do nothing..
Byron has no tolerance for bludgers .... d'oh.That's not going to happen with Hunt. He has enough money and will retire at end of next year so no real incentive to play better. He will continue to go through the motions and then retire to Byron.