Latrell was for 2021 but will now move early.
All the other 2021 elite talent is now locked up.
We aren’t the only club locking up our guns (like Chris Smith
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Elliot and montoya and holland better be swiftly upgraded! We want to keep the core of spoon worthy squads in place.
That’s the reality.
You need depth as well as top 17 players. The club knows that. We've let quite a few players that never improved move on.
Montoya hasn't ever matched the promise he showed in his debut season. I don't think he's as diabolical as many others do though.
Holland lacks consistency, but is very versatile and adds a pretty good goal kicking option. Handy to have. He's copped more criticism than I think is warranted.
Elliott makes some errors and occasionally gives away penalties, but also has patches of great form and he looks like he's not a player that gives up. Often those errors and penalties occur because he's trying hard to get the side to play with some spirit.
As far as other talent being locked up. The Turbo brothers weren't moving in my opinion. Mitchell seems like he's going to shop himself around and ensure he gets every last dollar he can. If he continues to improve I get the impression he's potentially going to be disruptive in seeking upgrades or a release if more money is offered to him. And last of all is Fifita who I think might be keen to stay in Brisbane.
So it's a matter of looking for players that will improve our roster from what's left in the NRL or Super League. I think that quite a few intelligent players that are on the verge of stepping into the NRL will hold off on choosing their clubs for 2021 in the hopes that they'll increase their value through the season ahead. I just don't think that it's time for desperation plays from our club. We saw the previous board throw massive contracts at Foran and Woods because of pressure from the fans. I don't want to see the club act hastily this time around. Quality players emerge every year and the year ahead will be no exception.
I don't blame people for wanting to see some good signings right now. I'd like that too. But a year is a long time in league. And I think that there are enough clubs with money to spend that players will be pretty patient with regards to getting new deals.