The salary cap relief is exactly what I think is being discussed with the NRL as we speak, and is critical to whether we'll be able to offer him a suitable contract.
Everything I hear is from when Mr Trew trundles upstairs or I wander down to the production room and we shoot the shit. I obviously have to be very careful not to betray any trust, and I am sure there is stuff that I'm not told purely because he knows how Broncos crazy I am.
But in regards to...
It's Gus's version of the Roosters' failed drug tests.
"How's your day going, Underperformed Player?"
"Um, yeah good, Sir".
"Good? GOOD? If I am not mistaken, (gestures to one of the assistants to pull up CCTV footage on their phone), you were asked the same question merely hours ago, and...
I don't think Hunt is out of our price range. It's entirely possible that the club is dealing with the NRL and getting assurances that if, as suspected, Ezra ix getting a 12 game ban, we'll get cap allowances for what would be half a season. So straight up that's $400k we can use towards him...
A week or two ago, the boys were told the 9am field sessions were done. 1pm arvo sessions now.
The first one today. Madge wasn't there but it was obviously at his instruction. Lots of spewing. Willison started which got Trew going and it went from there. No rest though. Heave off to the side...
I feel like this is in the same category as when I mentioned loading for on-field indiscretions. Eg, if there are more than one factors, they need to be compounded. Grade X high tackle, whatever, but Grade X high tackle, that was also a Grade X shoulder charge, that was also Grade X dangerous...
I'd say leadership were probably in shock and it all unfolded pretty quick. Except for the fact that multiple groups did their own bad taste skit, so it seems to have been "organised" to a degree.
Frustrating how there are a lot of misspelling of MacQuiar by supposed fans. Unless it's deliberate, like Timmy Doldrums, that would be okay if that were the case.
3rd party deals must be at arms length from the club, or anyone affiliated with the club (like a club sponsor... or Wayne).
Walsh could, however, mow the lawns of Wayne's new partner. In his pink speedos. Which could also be considered mowing Wayne's lawn I guess.
Hunt would be an ideal option as a short term halfback until Black is ready. Reynolds retires and his money can go to Hunt. Hunt has been paid over a million for half his career now, he can afford to take Reynolds money ($700k?) In his twilight years.
How good was it when Ray Stone pushes him in the back after scoring and Oates just looks back at him with a disappointed look. "Maaate", shaking his head.
The media shifting from "What a great move if the Titans sign him", to "the Broncos might be interested in him and it would be appalling if the NRL let him bail on the Dragons like that" put a stop to any chance of that happening.
The main reason the Panthers have dominated is because the NRL want clubs to develop players. With certain teams just buying established talent, there has been very little incentive to develop, and the NRL is (rightly) shit scared that there isn't going to be enough talent to spread over 20...