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possm

Coach
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Even 450k is slight overs for Hazleton. Bloke scores a couple of tries as a front rower and turns into a bit of a cult figure and suddenly we're undercutting him with that offer? Not at all. Hazleton isn't that good and in all honesty for what he offers 375-400k is about what his actual value is. He doesn't defend particularly well, especially on the goal line, and doesn't provide good quality for long minutes. Upgrade on Lawrie easily, but in terms of our top 17, he's an upgrade on Eisenhuth and that's about it. You could argue he's better than Sele simply on availability alone, but if Hame is available, he's the better player. Wouldn't be paying anywhere over 450k for this bloke, 600k is absolutely laughable, and if anyone does pay that then good luck to them
I trust Flanno to sign Hazelton at the right price. With Hazelton, I believe we have a good prop rotation with a mix of experienced and junior players.

I am looking forward to seeing the young guys stepping up in 2025.
 

possm

Coach
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Lawrie has an ineffective running style. He shuffles around like a geisha and is easy to knock over.

But we do have Guler now and he might turn out okay.
Yes, we have:
Hazelton
Guler
R Couchman
T Couchman
Tonga
Fifita

It is a great lineup that I look forward to seeing in action.
 

jak

Bench
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Even 450k is slight overs for Hazleton. Bloke scores a couple of tries as a front rower and turns into a bit of a cult figure and suddenly we're undercutting him with that offer? Not at all. Hazleton isn't that good and in all honesty for what he offers 375-400k is about what his actual value is. He doesn't defend particularly well, especially on the goal line, and doesn't provide good quality for long minutes. Upgrade on Lawrie easily, but in terms of our top 17, he's an upgrade on Eisenhuth and that's about it. You could argue he's better than Sele simply on availability alone, but if Hame is available, he's the better player. Wouldn't be paying anywhere over 450k for this bloke, 600k is absolutely laughable, and if anyone does pay that then good luck to them
he's worth whatever a club is prepared to pay.
 

denis preston

First Grade
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I honestly don't think we're securing a top line prop for 2025 at this late stage. I think we're better off sorting molo out and getting him up and running again. He can go at the end of the season if we get a decent replacement. Surely when he understands the club hasn't granted a release he'll realise he needs to get back on the field if he wants a club to take him on for 2026 and beyond. Besides his brother's contracted for 2025 so it makes sense if they both finish up then.
What sort of player do we get under those conditions? A Sulky player is a shadow of hi contract value player.
 

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