No i just think the comms from NRL HQ was more concerned about the media promotion rather than address the potential entry problems. They locked it in late and went full beans on promo. Other sides of media/social wanted to jump on things and be dramatic - hence the questions re players and...
He's good value at the moment. I haven't studied his history so hard to determine his ceiling. Its a fair succession plan for a key position in place of capable players to service the role. Not superstar stuff but being with the team until 25 means cohesion.
Going out on a limb. IF, big IF TPJ signs - DD, Kevolution and Ballard will have to keep him on a tight rope. Honestly at 27yr's of age - hes at a turning point in his life where he matures and takes opportunity or totally ***** it. For a low salary, strict conditions - what is the harm? Hes got...
DHA is working with NRL and US Embassy and Consulate. Don't worry. That's from a horses mouth. Communication on this has been happening since day 1 of the Vegas Promotion. I am told it is not an issue and will be all clear - unless some lunatic politician in the states has a melt down.
Look, the chances are low. Obviously there are discipline and attitude adjustments needed. If it was a small value contract, reggies, prove yourself, work hard and play a simple roll - why would you not consider it?
The reports of toxic behavior is more than one source - but walking back into...
Lets see what happens. Would take a 180 degree attitude adjustment if were to even be considered. Hes at the age where hes capable of that - providing there are brain cells left.
Controversial TPJ: Sign him up on a cheap deal. Keep him playing reggies make him buy in. Hes 27/28. If hes going to mature at any point - it will be around this age. He wanted to be a superstar before playing like one. Bulldogs would have been a huge learning curve for him. If he doesn't, no...
Hes mid 30's. Muscle density will be better than a 22yr old. He will be fine and keep the strength. If anything his agility will allow him to go further into the line. That's one thing i was frustrated on many times over his last few years.