Good signing

Probably not quite as big or athletic as Nene, but still plenty big and athletic enough, much more natural centre, better Skills, better defender, more intelligent rugby player.

Overall, an upgrade, and considering Nene was one of our better players until he buggerd off, finding an upgrade is a good piece of work by the club.

I don't think it's a fluke. He's a very good player. Just think we need to be careful in our player valuations. I don't think this is another Walters situation. Even with Martin's return to the second row McDonnell deserves a starting spot on this years performances. Competition will be fierce though, as it should be.

Or good for Fus I might be tempted to play Mom on the right.

Fair enough - I wouldn’t be letting one of the best young players at the club go much longer without tying them down if it were me. We were prepared to extend Bentley for 2 years when he’s barely played more than Fus this year (low bar) and in my humble is simply not as effective as McDonnell. If I was McDonnell I’d be wanting to be recognised after a very good year.

Where’s he played in the NRL?

Im 50/50 where Newmans best side is but I seem tonrecall he prefers the right side

Honestly Mom is likely the better centre of the two so I’d play him in his preferred position.

It bothers me that Newman suffocates his winger too much. I’m sure he’ll improve but I think his passing game would be more effective left.

Sorry - think Mom has played both sides and seems pretty quick too.

The best finisher we have if he stays on the field is Fus, I hope he's paired with mom

Same. I don’t know if Harry might work better with Handley - Ash is a senior player and maybe might guide him a bit who knows.

Another reason to switch Newman left is because Simpson is coming through there and if Newman gets injured or leaves, we have someone to cover as well as Martin.

Anyway whichever sides they play that is a decent centre partnership for 2024 in theory.

Mommo seems like a decent pro aswell (you don’t play for the teams he has without that) and hopefully won’t disrespect and let his coach and team mates did like Nene.