Opinion Ben Hunt Hooker

[Rassayri]

What’s everyone’s opinion about Ben Hunt at hooker could he be a chance of us signing him I mean there isn’t much available I think he is a big game player what he did to NSW last nite I mean this could be a no brainer maybe we can offer a few players for his services we need to be looking at all options esp at the hooker position

 

[Moedogg]

He has always been a hooker imo but I doubt he'd come cheap. I think he will get re-signed by Griffin.

 

[astroboy]

What’s everyone’s opinion about Ben Hunt at hooker could he be a chance of us signing him I mean there isn’t much available I think he is a big game player what he did to NSW last nite I mean this could be a no brainer maybe we can offer a few players for his services we need to be looking at all options esp at the hooker position

He played very well for QLD last night. But he is on massive coin I think his close to 1M per season salary.

 

[Spoonman84]

I’d take him at hooker in a heart beat but I doubt he’s leaving St George anytime soon with Griffin in charge.

 

[astroboy]

I’d take him at hooker in a heart beat but I doubt he’s leaving St George anytime soon with Griffin in charge.

Even if his asking price tag is 900K to 1M per season?

 

[Rassayri]

Even if his asking price tag is 900K to 1M per season?

I would even at that price I think he is worth every cent

 

[Rassayri]

What’s his current contract situation?

 

[jake6]

If you could get dragons to pay 400k-500k, I would. Has always been a good hooker

 

[Nasheed]

Nasheed here,
He has another year at 900k Uleh

 

[Rassayri]

If you could get dragons to pay 400k-500k, I would. Has always been a good hooker

I seriously doubt they would agree to that maybe offer him someone like Avo and Elliot they might agree to maybe 100k nothing more

 

[Rassayri]

Nasheed here,
He has another year at 900k Uleh

So we can approach him from November?

 

[Dogs79]

Commentators mentioned last night when he scored his 1st try that ‘he’s the highest paid player in the game’. Rumours have him at $1.2M per season for 2022 with PO for 2023. Has a great relationship with the coach, hates playing No.9 at club level and apparently spat the dummy +12mths ago when he shared the role with Cam McInnes. Obviously he’ll play 9 for QLD and Aus but at club level he hates the 9 jersey even for $1.2M.

 

[Spoonman84]

Even if his asking price tag is 900K to 1M per season?

Probably not but I doubt he will attract that kind of money again if he came off contract. I’d pay $700-$800k but I think it’s a pipe dream.

 

[jake6]

If you could get dragons to pay 400k-500k, I would. Has always been a good hooker

Well for 1.2m no chance

 

[Howie B]

Commentators mentioned last night when he scored his 1st try that ‘he’s the highest paid player in the game’. Rumours have him at $1.2M per season for 2022 with PO for 2023. Has a great relationship with the coach, hates playing No.9 at club level and apparently spat the dummy +12mths ago when he shared the role with Cam McInnes. Obviously he’ll play 9 for QLD and Aus but at club level he hates the 9 jersey even for $1.2M.

Exactly. Not an option

Move on

 

[GreenTurd]

I’d rather give more time to BBO at hooker, he’s looked good so far there

 

[MirandaDog]

He has done FA in his time at the Steelers. Plays one good game a year

 

[Como Dog]

What’s everyone’s opinion about Ben Hunt at hooker could he be a chance of us signing him I mean there isn’t much available I think he is a big game player what he did to NSW last nite I mean this could be a no brainer maybe we can offer a few players for his services we need to be looking at all options esp at the hooker position

That's a good idea. Off the top of my head not sure what the Dragon's current 7 and 9 options are but if they are covered they might consider it to free money up if they have other options. Norman is obviously going but they still have Bird for a 6 and McInnes for a 9. He'd also be great back up at 7.

Shame we didn't consider it prior to last night's game.

 

[Dogs79]

That's a good idea. Off the top of my head not sure what the Dragon's current 7 and 9 options are but if they are covered they might consider it to free money up if they have other options. Norman is obviously going but they still have Bird for a 6 and McInnes for a 9. He'd also be great back up at 7.

Shame we didn't consider it prior to last night's game.

McInness has signed with Sharks for 2022.

 

[Cappuccino]

I’d take him at hooker in a heart beat but I doubt he’s leaving St George anytime soon with Griffin in charge.

Yep
also doesnt want to play hooker FT but it seems to be his best position