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There are no NRL games this weekend but there are still plenty of questions from NRL Fantasy coaches, so here are some answers as we get ready to hit the home straight. ....
Lone Scout s NRL Fantasy Q&A: Round 12 - Hynes time? Author Timestamp Share on social media Plus we ve got answers on Sam Walker, Reece Walsh, planning the bye rounds and more. This week s big questions With Papenhuyzen out for another 3-4 weeks, is he a hold or a sell? Maybe get him back in later? From Jimmy Ourz It s a frustrating situation for those of us who have held Papenhuyzen through his last injury and for a week after his head knock, but news out of Melbourne that he could miss another month puts him firmly in the sell bracket. ....
Whether they be a young prospect or a hardened veteran, it s always exciting when a player joins a new club. An astute signing or two can often drastically change a club s fortunes, making the recruitment manager s job crucial. There s been a flurry of movement over the summer, and as season 2021 draws nearer, NRL.com has named each team s key recruit. Some will quickly become cornerstones in their fresh surroundings, while others may bide their time before showing their worth. Brisbane Broncos John Asiata After the departures of prop Joe Ofahengaue and edge forward David Fifita, John Asiata s signing has helped bolster Brisbane s pack. Likely to push for a bench spot at first, the ex-Cowboy s ball-playing abilities will provide an extra element to their attack. He could work in tandem with Tevita Pangai jnr, a similarly skilful big man. ....
Des Hasler is set to sign off on a new contract extension that will put him on par with one-time mentor Bob Fulton as Manly s longest-serving coach. Fulton s 307 games in charge on the Northern Beaches will be within striking distance for Hasler (after 252 games in two stints) once terms of his deal are signed off on in the new year. Another 12 months beyond Hasler s current 2021 contract will have him rounding 300 games as Manly s coach, a two-year deal pushing him past the long-time Sea Eagles patriarch. But it s another set of numbers occupying the mind beneath rugby league s most famous mop of hair. ....