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The difference is Melbourne are generally smarter about which players they put 'overs' into and they don't get carried away. For instance, Piakura's deal came about because the Broncos had just lost Reece Walsh, they believed they couldn't afford to lose another player so they ended up...

That would have been in 2021 when fans on here thought the Broncos over-paid to keep him. He signed till the end of 2024 but before he could really explore his options he went to the Broncos asking for an upgrade. It was all reasonable from Patty and good business from both sides. However, it's...

There was plenty of interest, but it wasn't like he was being offered David Fifita esque money either. He's on at least $800K a season, if not more pending on how they structure a deal.

Billy Walters with the shot of the season on all you fake fans. "It's pretty red hot from a few, I suppose, fake fans to say Kevvie's not the right man for the job," he said. "He took this team from a wooden spoon (in 2020) to within five minutes of a grand final (win in 2023) so I think it's...

Not without asking for an upgrade mid-contract. Sure, there's more selfish players in the team, but Carrigan knows his value and he isn't being underpaid. Corey Parker is a player who took unders his entire career and look at how well that worked out for him. He's a club legend and he can have...

Wests Tigers vs. Manly Sea Eagles Leichardt Oval, Thursday 22 August 2024 Kick Off: 7:50pm . 1. Heath Mason 2. Solomon Alaimalo 3. Solomona Faataape 4. Junior Tupou 5. Charlie Staines 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Alex Seyfarth...

That's the second Tiger that's been signed under Richo. Clearly he's putting those old Tigers connections to good use - it did bag Cronulla a Rothman's Medalist nearly 30 years ago. I'm happy for Hope. He could have easily pulled the pin after U/20s, but he persevered and worked his way up...

It's not a once off either, he's competed on these plays a few times at Cup level which is what you want to see. Still, he's every bit of 18. He's done well this year, but has a long way to go. A big pre-season will go a long way and I'm sure he'll be a big part of the 2025 trials. One thing...

Falcons playing till the very end, Gudgeon beats Leota to the kick and the Falcons decide to roll the dice again. They go close but the second kick goes too deep, Black could have potentially been pinged for a professional foul but the referee opts to call time. Wasn't pretty, but a nice hard...

Falcons create the numbers, but Lewis hesitates and the pass goes behind Galeano. 3 minutes remaining, Magpies working it out of trouble but Quai-Ward loses it.

Leota with just his 7th run of the game is able to draw a penalty and the Magpies are on the attack. Credit to Vaihu early for a good run when the Magpies were working it out of trouble. And they capitilise. The Magpies stretch the Falcons through the middle. Black races to dummy half, fires...

Leota in no man's land, had to jam in on his centre instead the Falcons are easily able to get it to Gudgeon who's able to score a double. Some impressive signs from a few of the Melbourne players.

Some nervous moments for the Magpies there. Pitovao goes close, but the Souths defence was able to converge. Then they nearly get caught on the last but they were able to keep the ball alive and eventually got a good kick away. It comes to naught as the Falcons receive a penalty right after...

Black cops a tough call, but bounces back and puts Coburn over to extend the Magpies lead. Black looks to spread right, steps, engages two defenders and cuts through the line before putting Coburn in right underneath the black dot. Earlier it looked like Black was going to go himself only for...

Flicked over from the Cowboys/Raiders at HT. As a casual observer, it seemed like the Pies were all over the Lions in that final quarter but were struggling to convert their opportunities. It felt like the Lions were lucky to have a lead and were relying on it too much. They just weren't in...

Magpies making good in-roads again, Black opts to shift on the last and Quai-Ward has an age to put a grubber in. The Falcons fullback appears lost when he takes the grubber but Gudgeon calls for it and just about breaks through the middle. All of a sudden the Magpies defence is barely holding...

Adam Jackson reporting that Leota is returning from a shoulder injury, so add him to the tally. Coburn with a big break off a nice offload. Black earns a goal-line drop out and the Magpies are on the attack. Ferguson spins out of a tackle, just about crashes over but the Falcons hold on...

Black gets a result with an unorthodox kick. Angled grubber down the sideline looking for Vaihu. It's seemingly too narrow but Galeano can't handle it. Off the scrum, Robinson is able to beat Gudgeon and flicks it over to Leota who dots down in the corner. Finnegan with another tough...

Falcons can't stop giving away penalties. Eggerling goes close but the Falcons scramble well. The defence rushes up on Black, but he's able to step. He puts a cross-field kick in for Vaihu, but the winger misses his assignment. Penalty to the Magpies anyways. Black looks to go long, but it's...

Magpies win another penalty and Souths are on the attack. This time they use Te Kura as a decoy as they move the ball to Ferguson and Coburn. On the last, Black shapes for a cross-field kick to Leota before coming back with a grubber. Black chases hard, pulls ahead and it's going to be a try...