State of Origin 2023

[midlands hobo]

Not sure a solid end of career halfback isn't a good idea. See out time bring in the younger players.

Either that or he'll end up in superleague where all players go when they past their best. Speaking of is brenko moving to Wigan?

 

[Jetty]

Not sure a solid end of career halfback isn't a good idea. See out time bring in the younger players.

Either that or he'll end up in superleague where all players go when they past their best. Speaking of is brenko moving to Wigan?

Good point. But 900k?

 

[midlands hobo]

He'll get what people are willing to pay. Certainly no chance of a superleague club taking him at that price 900k is about 25% of the superleague salary cap.

 

[Jetty]

He'll get what people are willing to pay. Certainly no chance of a superleague club taking him at that price 900k is about 25% of the superleague salary cap.

I'm worried for the future of Europe. Everytime they announce a new 'game changer' for the Ukraine, they say 'we definitely won't send *****.' 2 months later they send *****. Now they are saying, 'we definitely won't send nukes'......

 

[Chris]

I'm worried for the future of Europe. Everytime they announce a new 'game changer' for the Ukraine, they say 'we definitely won't send *****.' 2 months later they send *****. Now they are saying, 'we definitely won't send nukes'......

Jesus! We really will be "the lucky country". We will keep a place open on the boat for @midlands hobo👍

 

[Jetty]

Jesus! We really will be "the lucky country". We will keep a place open on the boat for @midlands hobo👍

We wIll keep truckin no matter what.

 

[Equaliser]

Frightening stuff.
Ponga is way, way better than Reece Walsh. But I think QLD has their measure regardless. Though I know this is controversial but I don't think they miss a whole lot regarding Cleary-Moses. Some of us are old enough to remember Joey Johns. IMO, Cleary isn't qualified to tie Joey Johns shoe laces.

 

[DolphinLungren]

Someone offering him 900k for the next 2 years. Hope it isn't the Dolphins. He's 32 now.

In theory it sounds bad, but Hunt is a bit of an exception I reckon. He doesn't have any type of ongoing injuries and is super dedicated to his fitness. He seems a bit like Cam Smith who was still playing great at 37 when he retired.

We have room in our cap for him, and even if we got at least 2-3 years out of him it makes me wonder.

It all comes down to Katoa I guess. Is he our 100% longterm plan for halfback, because he would obviously supercede him as halfback.

Also Hunt and Milford were magic together in 2015 when the Broncs got to the GF - dare we dream lol?

 

[Equaliser]

In theory it sounds bad, but Hunt is a bit of an exception I reckon. He doesn't have any type of ongoing injuries and is super dedicated to his fitness. He seems a bit like Cam Smith who was still playing great at 37 when he retired.

We have room in our cap for him, and even if we got at least 2-3 years out of him it makes me wonder.

It all comes down to Katoa I guess. Is he our 100% longterm plan for halfback, because he would obviously supercede him as halfback.

Also Hunt and Milford were magic together in 2015 when the Broncs got to the GF - dare we dream lol?

Cam Smith's game was mostly his passing, organising and playmaking. Ben Hunt is a first and foremost a ball runner.

 

[DolphinLungren]

Cam Smith's game was mostly his passing, organising and playmaking. Ben Hunt is a first and foremost a ball runner.

He's got a great kicking game too. If his age degrades his running game, which atm has not yet, he could have the capacity to adapt like Shaun Johnson, Benji etc. did perhaps?

 

[Equaliser]

He's got a great kicking game too. If his age degrades his running game, which atm has not yet, he could have the capacity to adapt like Shaun Johnson, Benji etc. did perhaps?

Maybe. SJ still has a very handy running game and better passing/playmaking than Hunt. But I guess if we have $********* to spend, keeping in mind clubs are required to spend 95% of the salary cap, I guess he'd be a handy signing. It would mean Wayne has little confidence in Katoa.

 

[Jetty]

In theory it sounds bad, but Hunt is a bit of an exception I reckon. He doesn't have any type of ongoing injuries and is super dedicated to his fitness. He seems a bit like Cam Smith who was still playing great at 37 when he retired.

We have room in our cap for him, and even if we got at least 2-3 years out of him it makes me wonder.

It all comes down to Katoa I guess. Is he our 100% longterm plan for halfback, because he would obviously supercede him as halfback.

Also Hunt and Milford were magic together in 2015 when the Broncs got to the GF - dare we dream lol?

Maybe. SJ still has a very handy running game and better passing/playmaking than Hunt. But I guess if we have $********* to spend, keeping in mind clubs are required to spend 95% of the salary cap, I guess he'd be a handy signing. It would mean Wayne has little confidence in Katoa.

Lets not forget Wayne let Hunt in favour of keeping MILF. I think the Titans might be gunning for Hunt, not us. Though I don't know how they are managing their cap. have quite a few big names on the books.

 

[Josh]

Someone offering him 900k for the next 2 years. Hope it isn't the Dolphins. He's 32 now.

Ben Hunt is 33 now. Will turn 34 early next year.

 

[midlands hobo]

Great start for the maroons turbo gone that all start backline is looking less dangerous

 

[Jetty]

Great start for the maroons turbo gone that all start backline is looking less dangerous

Looking too strong for NSW.

 

[midlands hobo]

Looking too strong for NSW.

That break by Walsh was brilliant if he had gone the full distance it would be a career highlight

 

[midlands hobo]

Hammer!

 

[Red]

Turning into a blowout.

 

[Jetty]

Turning into a blowout.

Wouldn't say it's a let down but more of a contest isn't bad. Tom Turbo was a big loss but they're still clueless in attack even with him.

 

[midlands hobo]

Spanked. The headbutt was stooopid as was the one back but the punch should have been a red. Jac ran in and punched from behind someone unsighted