Now Lomax deal to Melbourne is dead, for now, there media circles swirling that Parramatta could use Lomax to try and acquire Barnett. Sending the incumbent NSW Origin Winger to New Zealand in exchange for the NSW Prop Barnet.
Is it a fair trade? On paper, definately. I am concerned on Barnett's age, but no denying the player he is and Ryles mentioned it is an area we need to strengthen. Barnett is a good start and thinking about it could be a nice bridge to bring in Talagi and Koina as Barnett would not be at the club long enough to completely block their paths.
In another note, Junior Paulo has mentioned he wants to stay at Parramatta in 2027, his management are in negotiations now. I reckon we see him extend for one more year for less money, then it will be a rolling deal depending on how he is going. If we land Barnett, it could lead Paulo to the bench using him as an impact player.
8. Hopgood
9. Smith
10. Barnett
11. Williams
12. Kautoga
13. de Belin
14. Walker
15. Paulo
16. Doorey
17. Tuivaiti
That is a nice bench and middle.
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The problem with getting Barnett is the Warriors are going to want one possibly 2 players in return to release him early.So to land him as above the Warriors are going to want the same sought or type of talent that they are losing.There not just going to take anyone.
So if Parra are to land him who are we not looking to down the track and one of that starting 13-17 type of talent will have to be inclusive in the swap or this deal is over before it's started.It's why coaxing Lomax back into the nrl is very important for us to recoup talent.
Are Parra prepared to offer up a combination choice of Hopgood/Moretti/Tuivaiti and a Talataina as an example to get Barnett in the door I don't know but we are going to have to weigh up losing a good junior and potentially an established FGer to get this deal done.
Looks like Barnett to broncos
and this is why our club is sticking to its guns for player trade which others in media are softening their stance
no many elite players and when they are they go to clubs like broncos roosters or storm or have to do a stupid deal like the dragons . Having space in cap means squat when there is broncos dollars and the like
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