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More on this at the bottom of the article. Postponing surgery for Origin, no time limits on returning. Listed as out indefinitely. http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/state-of-origin/irony-as-bennett-the-true-maroon-moulds-soward-into-blues-material-20110502-1e568.html

Looking forward to this. Hopefully it will be insightful and we might get an idea of what he has in mind for next year. I assume Ikin will be heading the interview? I just hope they don't wheel in the moronic Bulldog Ritchie to ruin things like they do on the Game Plan.

Sarcasm right? No matter what the ref did, there is no need for that kind of reaction.

In an accepting world you are right Brentus but unfortunately we aren't. For example, if you look at LU and other forum sites, Raiders fans are still banging on about the McCrone "knock-on" (without even a hint of the Alan Tongue drop ball but I digress). With the amount of money in the game and...

I'd prefer to keep him. If the numbers quoted are right (around $250k), I think it's a bargain. I know Bennett won't make all our players world beaters, but with Junior's potential, given the right motivation he could be anything.

Do you mean is a bad effort? Teams full of SOO and internationals (Petero, Luke Lewis, Waterhouse, Pritchard, Puletua(s), Rooney, Jennings, Gordon, Wesser, Preston Campbell, etc) and a wonderful junior base to work with. Only 1 finals appearance and 2 straight losses to show for it. I agree, a...

Especially from dummy half with 10 seconds to go!!!!!

The only things that should be allowed to be challenged are those that the video ref can look at when checking on potential tries (knock ons, into touch, foul play, etc). Forward passes shouldn't/can't be reviewed. All aspects of the play will have to be checked so as to cover all angles, not...

It's got merits, but it would have to be a small amount (maximum of 2, irrespective of whether they were right or wrong). I don't think it would slow the game up too much if it was only a couple per side. It could only be called at the conclusion of the play in question too. So, in the McCrone...

Not a must win, but we do need to compete. No doubt how tough the game is going to be, but if the boys give it everything and still lose, you can't ask for more than that. Pride and commitment in the performance, that's the must.

- Off contract players to be informed of their positions - Boyd agreed to terms but leaning towards move to Gold Coast - Snowden discussed - No interest in Bird http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/bennett-and-tinkler-plot-next-move-for-knights-20110428-1dyw8.html

I'm with you PieGuy. Come on Carbonclay, please end our misery!!!!

Not a problem, Deano

The Broncos are the best at slowing the play the ball down at the moment. Really organised and seem to have 2 guys holding the player while still on his feet. They then seem to get one or two more to get them onto the ground then peel off from top to bottom. The referees don't seem to penalise...

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/greg-bird-considering-move-to-newcastle-knights/story-e6frexnr-1226045952396 Quality player, but really? do we need another backrower? Also, Boyd and Snowden to be discussed with Bennett having a secret meeting in Newcastle today...

Any chance they're hedging their bets on the salary cap increasing with the new TV deal to come through? Maybe back-loading contracts and dealing with the issue later?

True about the Jetstar flights but there's always the convenience aspect too. Much easy to organise, put gear on, etc. Slightly different scenario but look at the Socceroos a few years ago getting the chartered jet from Uruguay while they had to fly economy. The Uruguyuan boys toured my office...

Another concern is the old "too many cooks" syndrome. Lots of ball players. Could it lead to complicating things?

But if it was also to be used for the Jets it might be more viable? Bearing in mind they play in Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, and New Zealand on a regular basis, it might be cheaper to buy a plane!!

I don't know if Beau would offer enough utility factor to warrant giving him a bench spot IMO. It is all intriguing though. No doubt Bennett has spoken to Gids and Boyd about how he would see them fitting into a team together. A full off season getting Gids to straighten up his running and...