2020 Top 30 Squad

Article in the herald describes Ponga as the junior Kangaroos' most dangerous player at 5/8.

That was about his 5th game at 5/8 and he is a 21 year old.

We think of him as a well established firstgrader, but he's a kid who could still be anything. He's still learning what he can do. You see him do something new nearly every game.
 
He's been refused bail which isn't a good sign. Surely he'll be deregistered or, at best, he'll be suspended for a substantial period. It could open the door for Levi there.
 
Wound with intent to cause serious bodily harm carries a maximum 25 year jail term.

Whoopsadays. Good luck with that one bud.
 
These players are off contract this year. Indulge me, I'm going to predict what happens with them this year. Bear in mind, I'm doing it through the lens of Obi saying he will pick a good defender over a good attacker every time.

Mitch Barnett
Herman Ese'ese
Beau Fermor
Aidan Guerra
Brodie Jones
Josh King
Danny Levi
Mason Lino
Tautau Moga
Daniel Saifiti
Jacob Saifiti
Psami Saulo
Connor Watson

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Barnett - an easy one, about to resign, should lock down an edge

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Ese'ese - very interesting, should improve under Obi but his defensive lapses will come under close scrutiny from Obi. Given he was basically available last year and no one moved for him, we do have time to make up our mind whether he gets retained or not, but I think he struggles to get a new deal.

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Fermor - love his style, but how does he come back from his knee injury? Could be resigned late in the season if he gets some good footy under his belt

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Guerra - I love this guy. His first season here reminded me of Marc Glanville, the guy who would continually clean up for other guys. Last year saw a dip in form. Was it age? Obi should love his style. If he gets a new deal, it would probably be much reduced on what he us on now, and he probably becomes a year to year proposition. My guess is he doesn't get a new deal, has thrived under Obi if he does. An early indication will be if he is in the starting 13 come round one, means Obi was impressed with his preseason.

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Jones - the sort of guy who would thrive in the Melbourne system. Tough, a good defender, a bit about him with the ball. I predict we will see a bit of him in first grade this year and he will get a lower end deal again for next year.

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King - shorter forwards are coming in to vogue again, but mainly because they are more dynamic than King. He made massive strides defensively last year which should put him in good stead with Obi, but doesn't do enough with the ball. Probably won't resign.

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Lino - good talent coming through probably means he isn't retained

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