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"Just an extra mind in the backroom that can help in talent identification. Granted the game and type of player has changed rapidly since he last coached in the NRL but he can still tell talent and how to negotiate."

"That is the thing, he brought juniors through well. Was his approach to mind games great? No, but his job would have nothing to do with the team on field. It would be help in recruitment and maybe even pathways too. His mind is valuable. Plus, the…"

"Not sure the Casino Cougars would let 72 year old Smith out of his contract LB. haha. he was an amazing administrator As well as coach. The Eels won 7 or 8 club championships whilst he was in charge for 9 years."

"💯 Macy but unfortunately we let 2 of those potential guys you mention walk.
We can't afford to let guys like that go.
We are nowhere near the Riff system and seemingly they have no problems producing what you mention and it's painful watching Talagi…"

"Certainly is a coincidence that it came up today HOE."

"Genuinely believe creating our stars from within is the only option we realistically have. Buiding towards that must start now! In a sense it's awful to admit but on other hand it's creating our own future, and keeping them aka early Penrith…"

"LB, couldn't comment on Brian Smith as not sure his involvement / networking / stature within the game now? 
But 100% with you on that Smith style of person. If that's Brian Smith himself, great, if its someone else, great.
What it isn't, is what we…"

"I remember a photo you posted once on a blog a couple of years back. 
All yours to use as you see fit. 👍"

"Coryn,  who should go first, o'neill or Sarantinos??"

"I read that it was a mutual option and raised their offer to $800K."

"Ryles and MON are 0/3 Coryn. I'd say the same with BA that it was him and MON with signings, though at the end of the day MON builds the roster that is his job. But also it is at the discretion of the coach in what they want.
Also Brisbane's pack is…"

"NOS would you consider my idea of getting Brian Smith in some role in back room to help with signings? One thing he was good at was recruiting.
Not all the time but he did some great signings. Pair him with a new GM and just having that bit more…"

"Omg I love this so much !!!!
thankyou bluey 
I actually think my poo rage left with BA but I'll keep the virtual image for any distaste 
totally looks like me too ( just a bit older 🤔😆"

"Maybe the only way we get change in R&R is if / when Ryles & maybe Nathan Brown push that narrative.
If we are relying on this squad to be competitive enough to attract top-tier talent (finals, top 4, contenders), we are in trouble.
This team fights…"

"You don't think there's a pattern emerging here? "