In what could be a positive in the chase for Bradman Best is Newcastle coach, Justin Holbrook, admitting though it would be nice to keep Best, the cap is already worn thin as it is. Best is currently on $700k, he would be looking at $800k+. With Fletcher Hunt and Dom Young off-contract at the same time, and Toby Winters coming through as a possible Centre, Best becomes less of a priority as Newcastle look to balance out their roster. With Ponga and Brown commanding roughly $2.6mil between them, forking out $800k plus for a Centre might just be too rich when they are in need of another middle.
It wont happen, but if i was Parra and we landed Best for 2028, i would offer up Moretti since Newcastle went for him to start this year, and offer to take Best's full deal in 2027 to get him immediately. Frees up space for Newcastle to play with as they extend their talent. Again, if we do end up signing Best, i doubt Newcastle let him go early, just a thought.
But overall, this admission from Holbrook is realistic and a positive in our pursuit of Best. Does it mean he leaves 100% guarenteed? Of course not, but it helps.
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Morettis family are Eels fans. Might be a tough ask 😂
He tried to go to Newcastle at the start of the year.
Not Bira Moretti..he goes ok. I am sure MON is all over this, and making advances now in the right directions.
That's a good drop the old Bira Moretti. Ironically one of Morettis immediate family works for them ( he's no relation to the beer company ).
Birra Moretti is indeed a pleasure to drink.
Now that is interesting Wiz; Its a decent ale....Wenty Leagues down here even stock it. Moretti just needs some size to him to get that stronger body shape. He goes ok.
most fans are on the fence about best, big money but highly injury prone. We will see what happens
I think he's worth it tbh. Best years are a head of him he's only 25
In other news Ryda extended till 2029 👀
I think this kid will be really good for us. With the chsnge in admin and young guns comitting i see some exciting times ahead
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