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Madge has already said he'll bring Ezra back through Qcup.
PLAYER Ben Hunt
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If the Hunt/Reynolds combo is working well and we're winning, then I predict Madge will take the opportunity to force Ezra to earn his way back into the team via the QLD cup ... All bets are off if we're losing when Mam becomes available to play.
However, I also expect us to be back to the Mam/Reynolds halves combo, with Hunt at Hooker (Mozer on bench) before then end of the year, because ultimately that is our strongest set-up
Ondi
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I'm expecting to see Ben barking plenty of orders and be one of the main leaders of this squad with Reynolds. His experience is exactly what we need. Outside of injuries I think it will show Mam that he can be replaced. Either put in or there's the door mate.
It's time to be a serious club week in week out during the season and that's what I want for this club. It's not a big ask. Do that and success won't be far away for this squad.
It's time to be a serious club week in week out during the season and that's what I want for this club. It's not a big ask. Do that and success won't be far away for this squad.
Swordfish
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Yes, that should be the case. Also the way he looked from the few snaps during his court date, he looks more rounded up. Perhaps the stress due his deeds made him gain weight but he’s no where near fit. It’s best if he’s brought in by letting him earn his spot.
- Sep 6, 2013
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You know I was thinking, there is potentially another benefit to having Hunt on board. If and when Reynolds gets injured, you don't even need to throw a bone to Mam, it would allow us to go straight to Black and allow him to get some games in. Really send a message to both Cody - you have a clear pathway and Ezra - you've fallen back down the pecking order.
Santa
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If Reynolds did get injured at some point, I would be keen for this scenario to play out. Problem is, I'm not sure if our club has the balls to leave so much of our cap (Ezra) as a back-up half - especially if we're not doing so well.
Bennett and Bellamy would do it though. Hopefully Madge is of the same mold (and is not swayed by the front office or the media).
Swordfish
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Irrespective of when Ezra earns/get his spot, the vitriol he gets would be immense especially from agendas driven salty dumb ***** in media & other attention seeking fuckheads.
Agree that we’re heavily invested in him but I reckon, the onus falls on to our club and the coaching staff to make sure he’s looked after and he’s solely focused on his job.
Also, DD should draw a line in the sand at least internally that mandates professional behaviour from everyone and no tolerance/lenience will be given from now on.
Agree that we’re heavily invested in him but I reckon, the onus falls on to our club and the coaching staff to make sure he’s looked after and he’s solely focused on his job.
Also, DD should draw a line in the sand at least internally that mandates professional behaviour from everyone and no tolerance/lenience will be given from now on.
- Jun 13, 2019
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Unless it's in Origin period or the back half of the year I suspect Black is off limits for now, in that scenario they would probably revert to Hunt and Rogers/Billy.
atleast we should see alot more of him this year in the Trials though, I suspect he will play most if not all of the games this time.
Santa
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Given the amount of off-field drama we've had over the last few years, you would think that "line in the sand" would have been drawn a while ago...
Fitzy
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Just cut the shit mate. It’s over the top now. He made a mistake. A mistake that was viewed as an 850 dollar fine by the courts. His crash had nothing to do with cocaine. He’s a dick for the mistake now move on. It’s one thing keeping Hunt at 6 as a punishment which will never happen btw but its another to play the 18 year old who has barely played q-cup just cause sprojy thinks he is a dickhead. Just move on. Your stance is well and truely noted. Move on.
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There he is! Old Fitzy shining through.
And I was actually referring to the act he was really poor as a six this year, he definitely didn't give a lot of reasons before to have ownership of the jumper based on his performance this year, this is just icing on a disappointing cake.
But hey, don't let this explanation get in the way of your rant, I kind of miss them somewhat.
Fitzy
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This is like your 100th anti Ezra post today. I think you need to re-evaluate which one of us is ranting.
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Hmm you might need to fact check that claim. I’m not anti-Ezra. I am pro-work ethic though. I loved Ezra in 2023 and I hope he gets back there.
- Jun 13, 2019
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It surely will happen, Hunt is normally a right side Half and Reyno since he joined us has been good roaming too so it should make sense.
Big Del
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Cutting off your nose to spite your face .
If he is playing well he is in the side . It`s was a bingle on the road in the off season . Not to do with football .
You did wanna be a prefect didn`t you ?
Fernando
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Not so sure. If Hunt and Reynolds are clicking are they really gonna disrupt that to bring in someone who is a worse half than both of them, coming off a dogshit season so he can bring...support play? Seems like our 9's would have to be going atrociously poor.
Big Del
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You missed the part where I said playing well ?
Hunt himself said the plan he discussed with Madge is for him to play #6 till Ezra is back .
