jodragon40
Staff
Again agree and again he just has too many errors in him and his positioning and being able to read the game would be have to be coached into him. It's not easy to try and convert a long time back into a forward.
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jodragon40
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Believe me when I tell you a hooker is worth far less than a playmaking halfback. There is no chance that they would be offering him 1 m a season to play hooker. The top hookers would be on no more than 650k
RedVHeartbeat
SGI NSW Cup
That much!!!
Chris M
SGI NSW Cup
No way! Not for a player north of 32! Surely not!
Chris M
SGI NSW Cup
I think Cameron Smith was on about 1mil.
jodragon40
Staff
I honestly believe that the Dolphins and Titans will offer him more than we can offer. Time will tell, if he has made sound investments with his salary over the years and is financially secure he may opt for a lower amount otherwise I believe that we won't be able to match either club
jodragon40
Staff
Currently he is the 3rd highest player salary wise in the whole competition
jodragon40
Staff
There are always exceptions especially if you are cpt of your club and you are an outstanding player and valued by the club amongst the top 5 players in the club
jodragon40
Staff
I would never select him as a hooker in the NRL competition he is far too weak a defender.
Chris M
SGI NSW Cup
DCE is first, who is second?
jodragon40
Staff
Surely? the current champions halfback Nathan Cleary reportedly on 1.2m
Morgan
SGI NSW Cup
In your opinion, should the club be trying to re-sign Hunt or move him on? If you think the club should be trying to keep him, for how much and for how long?
Morgan
SGI NSW Cup
Maybe defending in the middle and on the edges is quite different. I wouldn't have thought so but his form for Queensland for a few years suggests there is nothing wrong with his defence at Origin level.
Morgan
SGI NSW Cup
Cleary is a playmaker who sets up teammates. Hunt is good at doing it himself, less so at setting up teammates.
Ryan
SGI Jersey Flegg
Look at the forwards Cleary is behind compared to Hunt.
I'd say neither is worth 1.2mil.
RedVHeartbeat
SGI NSW Cup
Another half not worth that kinda money. As bad a defender as Hunt with a similar skills.
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Ryan
SGI Jersey Flegg
I tend to agree though I think he's overrated. Hunt's long kicking game is very good. I think he's got more 40/20s than Cleary.
RedVHeartbeat
SGI NSW Cup
Best part of his game. He probably has more 40/20s than not only Cleary but every other designated kicker.
jodragon40
Staff
I cannot see us being competitive until 2025 with our current roster. That means if Hunt re signs his last season will be 2025. I am convinced that we have a salary cap issue and this is impending our ability to recruit 2 decent front rowers that will help us be competitive by that year. If you re sign Hunt it cannot be for more than 900k a season which may free up some money to try and attract the players we need.
jodragon40
Staff
Correct 4 for Hunt which makes him ranked No.1, Cleary has 3 and is ranked No.2