Though i agree Chief about Barnett, i understand why Analyst is saying in that once again we publicly state we want a star player and again miss out.
Could it end up we don't need another middle and our current juniors work out? Definately a chance. But if i was Parra, i would be looking over the fence at Canberra and seeing what the status of Ata Mariota is. He was rumoured to have signed a deal til 2028, with Smithies. Smithies got announced but nothing on Mariota. Also, they are in talks with Papali'i to extend so i would see if they actually do want Lomax after all hahaha.
He will be turning 33 when he arrives at the Broncos. They most likely had a player wanting to return to New Zealand also so it works out best for them. Sorry he is good but nothing special at that age. Would be surprised if he even makes the origin team this year if everyone is fit.
I mean we thought a losing battle as Brisbane do have things we currently don't.
1) premiership chances
2) Madge relationship
3) a lot more money
I mentioned my thoughts that i was a little hesitant having Barnett purely on age and coming off ACL. But let's be fair, he wants to win a title, he has been in negotiations the whole time since Haas left for Souths.
1. Galvin was always going to the dogs where his junior trainer was stationed
2. Pezet is a 7 and wants to play halfback. Easy.
3. Dragons offered Keon insane money. Parramatta aren't that desperate. So easy to understand this. They offered 5 years and we offered 4. Who wouldn't take the extra 1 million????????
4. Barnett. Big woop. Is still coming back from an acl, and will be 33.
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Not a loss at all. 32 coming off an ACL.
I am not too concerned about this; call me petty, but I'd rather Lomax be sidelined unless an offer too good to refuse is on the table.
Though i agree Chief about Barnett, i understand why Analyst is saying in that once again we publicly state we want a star player and again miss out.
Could it end up we don't need another middle and our current juniors work out? Definately a chance. But if i was Parra, i would be looking over the fence at Canberra and seeing what the status of Ata Mariota is. He was rumoured to have signed a deal til 2028, with Smithies. Smithies got announced but nothing on Mariota. Also, they are in talks with Papali'i to extend so i would see if they actually do want Lomax after all hahaha.
He will be turning 33 when he arrives at the Broncos. They most likely had a player wanting to return to New Zealand also so it works out best for them. Sorry he is good but nothing special at that age. Would be surprised if he even makes the origin team this year if everyone is fit.
With AFB now eligible, Haas, May, Utoikamanu, Koloamatangi, hard to see where Barnett fits for NSW.
I mean we thought a losing battle as Brisbane do have things we currently don't.
1) premiership chances
2) Madge relationship
3) a lot more money
I mentioned my thoughts that i was a little hesitant having Barnett purely on age and coming off ACL. But let's be fair, he wants to win a title, he has been in negotiations the whole time since Haas left for Souths.
Ah well, end of the day broncos have hass cap space (1.2mil) that has freed up. Was always going to be hard to compete
Barnett was only useful if we could get him this year
and obvious he has been negotiating earlier to go there , decided to quick
It may be, but this is an extremely unreliable source.
1. Galvin was always going to the dogs where his junior trainer was stationed
2. Pezet is a 7 and wants to play halfback. Easy.
3. Dragons offered Keon insane money. Parramatta aren't that desperate. So easy to understand this. They offered 5 years and we offered 4. Who wouldn't take the extra 1 million????????
4. Barnett. Big woop. Is still coming back from an acl, and will be 33.
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