I think the fact that Blease commented on the story so quickly shows there is something in it. Whether that means Croft will go or not, I have no idea. He's not really the same type of player as Ben Hunt, so the link does surprise me a bit. I'm also surprised Jackson Hastings isn't on St G's list given he's out of favour at Newcastle.

Hopefully, in time, there will be an equivalent Rohan effect with the likes of Frawley and Lisone being lured away for balance

Fingers crossed. 

Bit sad about Gannon but I don't blame him.


As before, and seemingly every season since 2017 we need key positions filled with top quality

Two more years for bentley

Perth from 2027, PNG from 2028, now talk of a 20th very soon after that (Jets area of Queensland being mooted). Distinct possibility that that leads to a restructure of the NRL, potentially into conferences. 


Will surely impact on quality of talent that would be prepared to come to SL, or those already here heading back. May also mean more opportunities in the NRL for the better SL players.


Perhaps there's more to NRL interest in SL than meets the eye.