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Think with hastings you would need to do a lot of homework

In regards to manly i think dce had a lot to do with it and may be a bigger problem then hastings but there was the roosters....

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I love how it’s all about family etc now he’s going to England? Sounds like no one here wants him.


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cat wrote:Think with hastings you would need to do a lot of homework

In regards to manly i think dce had a lot to do with it and may be a bigger problem then hastings but there was the roosters....

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Don’t forget the dragons let him go for similar reasons


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Just as it wasn't here yet:

Parramatta Eels meet Canberra Raiders five eighth Blake Austin over potentially replacing Corey Norman

Parramatta have met Canberra five-eighth Blake Austin about the potential of joining the club next season as a potential replacement for Corey Norman.

The Eels are keen to explore the idea of Austin as Mitchell Moses's halves partner for 2019, but they won't be in a position to do so until they know whether Norman will be at the club.

Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/06/27/par ... placement/
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Norman swap deal with blake, mid season

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Would be a good signing for the Eels. The new stadium needs a turnstile
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It's my understanding that Austin told the Raiders more than 18 months ago that he would not re-sign, by the way.
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How's that working out for Blake?
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T_R wrote:It's my understanding that Austin told the Raiders more than 18 months ago that he would not re-sign, by the way.
There were rumours around back then that his mrs wanted to go back to sydney too

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Pigman wrote:How's that working out for Blake?
I imagine that he has something up his sleeve. Or not.
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T_R wrote: June 27, 2018, 6:37 pm
Pigman wrote:How's that working out for Blake?
I imagine that he has something up his sleeve. Or not.
For his sake i hope said thing up his sleeve is another 4 year, 3 million dollar deal.
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Pigman wrote:
T_R wrote: June 27, 2018, 6:37 pm
Pigman wrote:How's that working out for Blake?
I imagine that he has something up his sleeve. Or not.
For his sake i hope said thing up his sleeve is another 4 year, 3 million dollar deal.
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Think about this....

Moses and Austin as the halves.

Thats 40 missed tackles a game right there
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They’re in dire straights if Austin is their answer.


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I'd throw some serious coin at Tyrone May if the Panthers were willing to offload him
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You should be able to reduce the coin required if you sell a permanent starting spot.
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Yeah May is the sort of talent we should be taking a punt on.
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Pigman wrote:Yeah May is the sort of talent we should be taking a punt on.
I recognise the name, but can’t say I remember him. Is he a 5/8?


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I'm amazed he is still here, or at least playing first grade.
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El_Capitano wrote: June 28, 2018, 10:44 am
Pigman wrote:Yeah May is the sort of talent we should be taking a punt on.
I recognise the name, but can’t say I remember him. Is he a 5/8?


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T_R wrote: June 27, 2018, 6:37 pm
Pigman wrote:How's that working out for Blake?
I imagine that he has something up his sleeve. Or not.
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I thought his tattoos were his sleeve? So confusing...
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Tyrone may? I’ve been telling anyone that will listen that we should be after him. He’s had a disrupted few seasons with injuries, but he’s a real talent. The only impediment is the gentleman’s agreement we have with the pamfas- we don’t poach each other’s juniors 🤔
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Raider_Boy wrote:Tyrone may? I’ve been telling anyone that will listen that we should be after him. He’s had a disrupted few seasons with injuries, but he’s a real talent. The only impediment is the gentleman’s agreement we have with the pamfas- we don’t poach each other’s juniors Image
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Blues87 wrote: June 27, 2018, 9:04 pm I'd throw some serious coin at Tyrone May if the Panthers were willing to offload him
I’m on board with this.
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Blake Austin will be great asset at Canberra Raiders or Parramatta Eels: Junior Paulo

Canberra prop Junior Paulo said he has no insider information as to the future of current teammate Blake Austin after Parramatta met with the Raiders five-eighth about joining the club next season.

"Blake's his own man and whatever decision he's going to have to make for his future is going to be up to him," Paulo said. "Parramatta for me is next year and I think whatever happens with Blake and where he's at, he'd be beneficial to any club that he goes to.

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Watching Norman last night I have to say Ive changed my mind. If his head is in the right space he would be great for us. I thought his passing, kicking and game management were, apart from the last 6 minutes, very good.
Just the cure we need for the problems we have with Austin. Defence another question.
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Id be happy if we covered $600k of his $900 deal. And if austin is not after a huge deal, as he has stated, then its a win win for both clubs.
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woppadingo wrote: June 29, 2018, 12:28 pm Id be happy if we covered $600k of his $900 deal. And if austin is not after a huge deal, as he has stated, then its a win win for both clubs.
Not quite though. That means we would be paying a total of $600k for our 5/8. If Austin is 'not after a huge deal', he would still be on $5-600k, meaning financially there is limited benefit in the move for Parra. They lose 1 underperforming half, and pick up another underperforming half with little to no financial benefit. I think we would need to chip in $7-8k of that figure for it to become attractive to them. Because teams like the knights will be keen to throw that sort of money in, and they are more attractive a team than we are right now with Pearce and Ponga.
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Coastalraider wrote: June 29, 2018, 12:34 pm
woppadingo wrote: June 29, 2018, 12:28 pm Id be happy if we covered $600k of his $900 deal. And if austin is not after a huge deal, as he has stated, then its a win win for both clubs.
Not quite though. That means we would be paying a total of $600k for our 5/8. If Austin is 'not after a huge deal', he would still be on $5-600k, meaning financially there is limited benefit in the move for Parra. They lose 1 underperforming half, and pick up another underperforming half with little to no financial benefit. I think we would need to chip in $7-8k of that figure for it to become attractive to them. Because teams like the knights will be keen to throw that sort of money in, and they are more attractive a team than we are right now with Pearce and Ponga.
Not sure about that. If they're after Austin, they must think hes better than Norman. If they are paying him even $500k, plus covering $300 k of Normans salary, they are $100k better off.
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I would be happy to pay Norman up to the full salary if we had to on a long term deal. He would be the best half we have signed in a very long time and we need stability in this position so a 4 year deal would be good. Just my 10 cents worth


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woppadingo wrote: June 29, 2018, 12:26 pm Watching Norman last night I have to say Ive changed my mind. If his head is in the right space he would be great for us. I thought his passing, kicking and game management were, apart from the last 6 minutes, very good.
Just the cure we need for the problems we have with Austin. Defence another question.
Sounds like a Raiders half to me
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I think the commentators said he has 13 forced dropouts for the year, which I think is more than our entire team...


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Yes, this is true. His repeat kicks make him worth top dollar. Imagine the Raiders attack applying sustained pressure.
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