Don’t think they have room under their cap, though. It would also take attention off of hopeless O’Brien and keep him in place for the full length of his contract. Really wonder if Ponga is thinking about his impossible chances of winning a championship at the Knights. My beloved Knights but such a mess.
No many teams could benefit, in particular the dolphins. Katoa could learn so much from him for 2 years while dolphins get another half ready to partner Katoa in years to come. Similar to how Penrith signed James Maloney to play alongside Cleary.
I don't understand how they have managed their cap so badly. They have Crossland, Hastings and Cogger fighing to play 7 and taking a massive chunk, add Ponga and Best and you don't have much left. Even worse when the coach can't seem to decide which one he wants
Walsh got caught with coke by the coppers and gave them a serve, what happened to him? What do you reckon will happen to Mam? 4 weeks the journos reckon. Fox got sacked by his club.
@ true. Although I do kinda agree with what Jimmy and Cheese were saying. It’s really gonna mess up Katoa’s development but maybe they could become a duo like Reynolds and Mam but we’ll see what happens.
The stand off at Samoa’s version of the Haka was great entertainment, you could pick out the clash of cultures, can’t wait for the return at Headingly .
A 35 year old whose spent the last few years underperforming and constantly back flipping between wanting to go and wanting to stay. Why would anyone sign a player like that ?
Just lead the comp in try assists in one of the most dogshit teams. Don’t make out like he didn’t want to leave and dargons kept him there because there were no other 7’s on the market. I’m sure Kyle flannigan will also steer them to a bottom 8 finish.
There is just not enough dwarf throwing in the nrl these days. Tallis has to come in the Aus squad and show them how to dwarf throw players like kinniy. 😅😅😅😅
@@ufconlyfamz69 Strange thing to bring up. You could say that with every single money discussion for a player. Same point over and over again. No-one does because it's boring and income tax isn't a big secret. So why bring it up now.
@@jvvoid because the proposition that he has 90k to spend is not correct, 45 k would be correct, and i am allowed to make any point i want, as are you :)
Why would Titans spend up on a 35 year old Hunt when they’ve already got Foz?? Also Hunt to play 6 at the Dolphins to help develop Katoa makes all the sense. What are you guys even talking about? Jimy how does it put him back lol if anything it’s going to help him so much going forward to learn and grow as a No7. Katoa will steer the ship just allow Hunt to assist and play off the back of him but also mentor him. Just like Maloney was brought in for Cleary and pritty much every top tier half usually you’ll pair an old head with a young bloke for the future. Weird take lads
I think Leo Thompson to the dogs, knights let go another 1-2 players. Raise some development players to a top 30 position and use the money to sign Ben Hunt. As a dogs supporter, happy with that 👍🏽
1.2-1.3 million for Ryan Papenhuyzen is a joke. He’s no Nathan Cleary with 4 consecutive premierships. Nobody in the comp deserves that until they have done this. Until then all halves fullbacks get nothing over 900,000. None have proven to deserve it.
Ezra Mam will likely get a long suspension even if Broncos don't sack him which frees up some salary space in 2025 to pay Hunt on lower wages than Dragons, he takes Reynolds salary cap spot in 2026 if Reynolds retires at end of next year and at end of 2026 Hunt moves into the coaching team as a halves coach to coach young halves a s replacement for Langer who has moved into another role with Broncos front office?
Not necessarily, because of the court case, the NRL may elect to stand him down pending that and the legal system moves very slow. Jack De Bellin had salary cap release without being fired. @jvvoid
I disagree the samoans need to reel it in ,they do it every single time just do your dance and lets get on with the game lads ,marching foward like that is not good ive never seen the all blacks do it and they do it great ,its epic showpiece but samoa over play their hand reel it in boys
Jimmy, I love ya, but water is the No1 finger drink. Anywhere you go, hiking, jogging, beach etc.. no bottle, no worries. Even outback survival, not an issue.
Rugby League internationals appeal to virtually no one. The crowd was half empty. All they do is wear out NRL players who should be resting. Scrap internationals, play origin at the end of the year and protect the NRL. If not the AFL will take over.
That’s where you’re wrong. The Pacific Island Nations get right behind their teams no matter where the games are played. There’s more passion for the smaller international teams than Australia and NZ.
Internationals are a selling point the AFL doesn't have. The only reason nobody is interested is because it has been poorly promoted and invested in. It isnt one or the other. Viewership is up despite it being barely promoted, that's a sign people are interested
@@TheJuanvegas Murray sidelined for six months - just fantastic news for the NRL. A great player, injured in a meaningless game that counts for nothing. Souths fans must be thrilled.
@movieklump he'll be back for round 1 even if he has a reco. At worst round 3 if they don't want him to do contact for a couple of extra weeks. When the season is 20 rounds long that wont even be a problem
I still think the knights are the only team that should sign Ben Hunt and get rid of their terrible back-up halves.
Don’t think they have room under their cap, though. It would also take attention off of hopeless O’Brien and keep him in place for the full length of his contract. Really wonder if Ponga is thinking about his impossible chances of winning a championship at the Knights. My beloved Knights but such a mess.
No many teams could benefit, in particular the dolphins. Katoa could learn so much from him for 2 years while dolphins get another half ready to partner Katoa in years to come. Similar to how Penrith signed James Maloney to play alongside Cleary.
I don't understand how they have managed their cap so badly. They have Crossland, Hastings and Cogger fighing to play 7 and taking a massive chunk, add Ponga and Best and you don't have much left. Even worse when the coach can't seem to decide which one he wants
No one e wants to play for the nights 😅😅😅😅😅
Hunt could help Campbell develop 2 different play styles
So, the foxes punishment is that he isn't allowed to play for the bulldogs?? He can play for any other team, though. So where is the lesson?
Punishment is he might have to play for the dragons 😂😂
It’s beyond a joke from the NRL
His value will be less. ie he will be offered less for a contract.
The only real loser is his current team - gifts a top line player to a rival. Ridiculous.
Walsh got caught with coke by the coppers and gave them a serve, what happened to him? What do you reckon will happen to Mam? 4 weeks the journos reckon.
Fox got sacked by his club.
Piri Wepu was the best leader of the haka. The last haka at Carisbrook that he led lives rent free in my soul
Boyd signed with the Warriors today so don’t be surprised if Hunt goes to the Titans. Makes sense in so many ways
Titans will need to free-up more dosh than that. Dolphins offering big cash.
@ true. Although I do kinda agree with what Jimmy and Cheese were saying. It’s really gonna mess up Katoa’s development but maybe they could become a duo like Reynolds and Mam but we’ll see what happens.
The stand off at Samoa’s version of the Haka was great entertainment, you could pick out the clash of cultures, can’t wait for the return at Headingly .
51:45 the more i watch the more i realize Cheese might be higher IQ than James
A couple less head knocks maybe
Both smart men
Hunt's bought a farm near Bangalow, NE NSW. He'd like Titans or Dolphins I reckon.
Yes Paps is fragile but also his defence is poor. Normally lets in as many points as he scores. No one is paying him 1.2-1.3M
Seems to speak highly of everyone at Melbourne no matter what except paps, wonder what his problem is 😂
A 35 year old whose spent the last few years underperforming and constantly back flipping between wanting to go and wanting to stay. Why would anyone sign a player like that ?
Australian and Queensland CURRENT representative who can play 9 or 7. That's why.
@ spoken like someone who hasn’t watched him play week in week out.
Just lead the comp in try assists in one of the most dogshit teams.
Don’t make out like he didn’t want to leave and dargons kept him there because there were no other 7’s on the market.
I’m sure Kyle flannigan will also steer them to a bottom 8 finish.
Clear salty dragons fan 😂😂
Not to mention his on field sprays at his teammates which puts the team off and then they concede 40 points
In Flanno, we trust
Cheese get ready for the building sites lad, on the shovel...
I don't think Hunt is bad for Katoa, probably would be a similar situation to Maloney and Cleary
Cook will spend more time in the halves than in the 9 for the Dragons.
Brandon speaks highly of everyone at Melbourne but Paps 🤣
I wish I could be the best mates with cheese. Never laughed so much in a footy podcast
Going to Broncos is like get out from Tiger's mouth into Dragon's den
Rocky to townsville is 8 hours drive
Ben Hunt definitely not looking to return home to Rocky either.
There is just not enough dwarf throwing in the nrl these days. Tallis has to come in the Aus squad and show them how to dwarf throw players like kinniy. 😅😅😅😅
Yeah, the toko James going for Tonga 😂
Water, Milk, Orange Juice, Liquid Soap, Petrol
Petrol - that's a good one.
Hunt has a cool 90k from origin he could live off for two months. Surely...
I don’t think anyone is worried about his finances 😂
Plus what he gets for being 18th man for Australia
government takes half of that
@@ufconlyfamz69 Strange thing to bring up. You could say that with every single money discussion for a player. Same point over and over again. No-one does because it's boring and income tax isn't a big secret. So why bring it up now.
@@jvvoid because the proposition that he has 90k to spend is not correct, 45 k would be correct, and i am allowed to make any point i want, as are you :)
Why would Titans spend up on a 35 year old Hunt when they’ve already got Foz??
Also Hunt to play 6 at the Dolphins to help develop Katoa makes all the sense. What are you guys even talking about? Jimy how does it put him back lol if anything it’s going to help him so much going forward to learn and grow as a No7. Katoa will steer the ship just allow Hunt to assist and play off the back of him but also mentor him. Just like Maloney was brought in for Cleary and pritty much every top tier half usually you’ll pair an old head with a young bloke for the future. Weird take lads
I think Leo Thompson to the dogs, knights let go another 1-2 players. Raise some development players to a top 30 position and use the money to sign Ben Hunt. As a dogs supporter, happy with that 👍🏽
The Chad is a premiership winning half, Ben Hunt isn’t …….
Benny to the Broncos … get him to the Greek 😂
1.2-1.3 million for Ryan Papenhuyzen is a joke. He’s no Nathan Cleary with 4 consecutive premierships. Nobody in the comp deserves that until they have done this. Until then all halves fullbacks get nothing over 900,000. None have proven to deserve it.
Hunt to the wahz 🤣🤣
Ezra Mam will likely get a long suspension even if Broncos don't sack him which frees up some salary space in 2025 to pay Hunt on lower wages than Dragons, he takes Reynolds salary cap spot in 2026 if Reynolds retires at end of next year and at end of 2026 Hunt moves into the coaching team as a halves coach to coach young halves a s replacement for Langer who has moved into another role with Broncos front office?
If Broncos don't sack him his price is still included in salary cap.
Not necessarily, because of the court case, the NRL may elect to stand him down pending that and the legal system moves very slow. Jack De Bellin had salary cap release without being fired. @jvvoid
Can you please teach Cheese to blow his nose and not hawk snot
Just have crude oil in one of the fingers and just sell to the saudis for billions
I disagree the samoans need to reel it in ,they do it every single time just do your dance and lets get on with the game lads ,marching foward like that is not good ive never seen the all blacks do it and they do it great ,its epic showpiece but samoa over play their hand reel it in boys
Bennetts finger prints all over it. Hunt to Souths.
Jimmy, I love ya, but water is the No1 finger drink. Anywhere you go, hiking, jogging, beach etc.. no bottle, no worries. Even outback survival, not an issue.
Rugby League internationals appeal to virtually no one. The crowd was half empty. All they do is wear out NRL players who should be resting. Scrap internationals, play origin at the end of the year and protect the NRL. If not the AFL will take over.
That’s where you’re wrong. The Pacific Island Nations get right behind their teams no matter where the games are played. There’s more passion for the smaller international teams than Australia and NZ.
Internationals are a selling point the AFL doesn't have. The only reason nobody is interested is because it has been poorly promoted and invested in. It isnt one or the other. Viewership is up despite it being barely promoted, that's a sign people are interested
@@TheJuanvegas Murray sidelined for six months - just fantastic news for the NRL. A great player, injured in a meaningless game that counts for nothing. Souths fans must be thrilled.
@movieklump he'll be back for round 1 even if he has a reco. At worst round 3 if they don't want him to do contact for a couple of extra weeks. When the season is 20 rounds long that wont even be a problem