The fact that this is reportedly happening in the final few days prior to Nov 1 indicated to me that he is intending to leave and they are throwing one last hail mary at him to try to keep him or at least say they tried their best. If he was a chance of staying IMO he would have already signed.
You never know, perhaps things are pretty tight cap-wise at the Storm and not looking as attractive for him? Perhaps his management have become open to negotiation because of this?
Movements and positioning have likely become more fluid these last few days as the chess boards get dusted off.
The fact that the Tigers have made the offer public tells me they are potentially looking to save face with the fans and Pole has already decided to test his value come Nov 1, this close to the date I would do the same if i were in his position. A move to Melb for me seems like a bit of a stretch considering they are stacked with middles and are pretty tight re salary cap. There are a few quality props available for 2026 come Nov 1 so I would not be selling the farm to keep Pole, if i can pick up Kafusi or willison who are just as good if not potentially better than him.
The fact that this is reportedly happening in the final few days prior to Nov 1 indicated to me that he is intending to leave and they are throwing one last hail mary at him to try to keep him or at least say they tried their best. If he was a chance of staying IMO he would have already signed.
You never know, perhaps things are pretty tight cap-wise at the Storm and not looking as attractive for him? Perhaps his management have become open to negotiation because of this?
Movements and positioning have likely become more fluid these last few days as the chess boards get dusted off.
Yeah at least it’s only for 26. That should mean a fitting replacement can be found. Under no circumstances should we release him for 25.
So Dragons have officially terminated Ben Hunts contract....hopefully that means a homecoming for Sullivan or a change of scenery for Douehi....or if we are really lucky both. In truth it is probably a smart move for the players as well, I don't think either will be seeing much first grade time at the tigers
So Dragons have officially terminated Ben Hunts contract....hopefully that means a homecoming for Sullivan or a change of scenery for Douehi....or if we are really lucky both. In truth it is probably a smart move for the players as well, I don't think either will be seeing much first grade time at the tigers
The dominos are about to fall. Naden, Sullivan, Doueihi, Gutherson, JAC.
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So Dragons have officially terminated Ben Hunts contract....hopefully that means a homecoming for Sullivan or a change of scenery for Douehi....or if we are really lucky both. In truth it is probably a smart move for the players as well, I don't think either will be seeing much first grade time at the tigers
The dominos are about to fall. Naden, Sullivan, Doueihi, Gutherson, JAC.
Yep, Hunt is the first domino... here we go.
AD to dragons and Gutho to dragons
wish we could get Dud Sullivan off the books but don't think we are that fortunate
I wouldn’t get too carried away just yet in regards to the Hunt situation at Dragons. Some suggestions they might make a play for Trindall at Sharks and although Sharks wouldn’t want to lose him it might help them keep a few others if they let him go. Good chance he’ll leave anyway given the clubs interested in him & that he’d command a hefty pay increase. They do have Atkinson as well. The Dragons really must now prioritise a half & not a middle but Flanno loves a strong pack so who knows for sure.
There’ll be a fair few clubs interested in Trindall. Not so many in ADs & Bud.I wouldn’t get too carried away just yet in regards to the Hunt situation at Dragons. Some suggestions they might make a play for Trindall at Sharks and although Sharks wouldn’t want to lose him it might help them keep a few others if they let him go. Good chance he’ll leave anyway given the clubs interested in him & that he’d command a hefty pay increase. They do have Atkinson as well. The Dragons really must now prioritise a half & not a middle but Flanno loves a strong pack so who knows for sure.
There’ll be a fair few clubs interested in Trindall. Not so many in ADs & Bud.I wouldn’t get too carried away just yet in regards to the Hunt situation at Dragons. Some suggestions they might make a play for Trindall at Sharks and although Sharks wouldn’t want to lose him it might help them keep a few others if they let him go. Good chance he’ll leave anyway given the clubs interested in him & that he’d command a hefty pay increase. They do have Atkinson as well. The Dragons really must now prioritise a half & not a middle but Flanno loves a strong pack so who knows for sure.
No offence but I think I’d rather Sullivan than Trindall. Not overly impressed on him personally.
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