Actually he didn't say that. He said any player with a less than 50% appearance rate should be moved on "regardless of age or potential." There was no mention of end of contract. Of course number of appearances is a valuable gauge when it comes to contract renewal, but it's rash (and very expensive) to rush to judgement before then.

No, you said any player with less than 50% appearances should be sacked off. Not sure why you think kids like Simpson and Warren should be playing that many games even if fit tbh.

They can be playing reserves or in loan, not getting picked is not the same as being nit even being available, and to clarify
Players who not been available for selection for more than 50% off the time over 2-3 seasons need to “not be renewed” or persuaded to move elsewhere unless they can get and stay fit.

I get the sensitivity over young players but Gannon Simpson never player and Holroyd has huge spells off the field, when is enough time, tough decisions are required.

On rapana, , he is a goal kicker but it would only make sense if either Hall is moving straight into the Corporate role or Handley is off to Catalan. As Arthur said could be clickbait, but the fact Bower has covered it gives it a bit more credence.

The only other reason I could think of is if Miller was looking to go back to Aus and we would use Rapana at FB. Given he’s 35 , it’s all a bit weird.

Miller and Mom are playing a lot better under Arthur.

On Holroyd and Gannon both are OOC at end of 2025, so decisions are coming. It would
Be very sad if both were lost to concussion impacts.
Simpson is squad number 28 and won’t be on much salary , he is still only 20 and was very promising. Let’s hope a good preseason kicks him on again

On the contrary, I think we should be doing everything we can to support our young, talented players, especially when going through tough periods.

Rapana would be a good signing if he wasn't so old, waste of a quota spot that imo

Alternatively Rapana plays on the wing and Ryan Hall finally plays second row

As much as Rapana would be fun to watch we don’t need him.
We need big forwards who make meters and when they tackle they stop the player and push them back, no backs unless someone leaves that we don’t know about , just big forwards…

I really like Rapana but his age is against him.

He tries really hard but can make mistakes due to his enthusiasm. It also looks like he doesn't take any responsibility if he makes mistakes and blames others around him.

Commentators on the Raiders games state that he wants to keep playing but I get the impression, he only wants a contract in Australia.

RCG off to dragons. Heard player blease was talking about was Hunt from cronulla. Sharks got too many forwards on the cards for next year and someone gonna have to go. Also looking at parras stock as well.

Royce Hunt? Would certainly add size. I also wonder if Ese Ese could be tempted away from Hull, he is exactly what we need. I also know we should maybe avoid projects but I’d still be trying for Eseh or maybe even Eribe Doro from Bradford.

Eribe Doro has already been signed by Hull KR for 2025 season.

What's Royce Hunt like as a player? Can't recall ever seeing him play although I must have, because he played in the last World Cup Final.

Certainly a big lump and aggressive. I’d say marginally fitter than Lisone. In terms of a SL comparison I’d say maybe Mago from Wigan. He’s a solid NRL prop. Wouldn’t transform the pack on his own imho.