Social Wrighty's Player Agent Game

[Cces]

Oh that’s cruel

you'll get Buderus for a bargain now

 

[Wrighty]

Write up coming up after I have dinner.

 

[Wrighty]

RESULTS Round 9

Letters G E A

No Roundmaster

Please check for errors or omissions





Paul Gallen 750k Ryno Hodges Stable

Harry Grant $1,310,000 Cces

Nelson Asofa-Solomona $560k Defence (You were right a cheap Prop)

Josh Addo-Carr $900K Wrighty

Mark Gasnier $950,000 Naumai Hodges Stable

Dane Gagai 300,000 Ryno

Ryan Girdler 350k Cces Hodges Stable

Craig Gower 250k Cces Hodges Stable

 

[Wrighty]

Please update the squad tracking sheet and your war chests.
Please attend to any instructions Chis Hodges posts

 

[Wrighty]

@Chris Hodges we will all thank you at the end of the game, but just wanted to take the opportunity now to say thanks so much for the creativity brought to the role of the Player Agent. You have made the game a blast to play. Thanks also for all the help to administrate the thread including today where you stepped in when there was confusion whether a contestant had posted by 5.14pm.

Thanks very much

 

[Chris Hodges]

CHRIS HODGES AGENCY - ROUNDS 7, 8 & 9 CONSOLIDATED REPORT

"Sorry for the delay boys. My intern accidentally deleted all my files. He's now working at the Dolphins."

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ROUND 7 INTERVENTIONS (Letter C)

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@Mr. Brownstone

COOPER CRONK - $3,050,000

Cooper Cronk has reviewed your squad list and noticed you've assembled Lockyer, Kimmorley, AND himself. He's called an emergency meeting at 4:47am (his preferred meeting time) to present a 68-slide PowerPoint on "Optimal Halves Rotation Policy and Clipboard Hierarchy."

Your coaching staff fell asleep by slide 4. Cronk was not pleased.

INTERVENTION: The Cronk Curriculum
Cooper demands intellectual respect. Write a 200-word "Match Day Preparation Routine" document in the style of Cooper Cronk - ultra-detailed, borderline obsessive, covering everything from sock folding to pre-game visualisation. Must include specific times for each activity and at least one reference to "process over outcome."
Fine if refused: $250,000

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@Warriors55

TODD CARNEY - $400,000

Todd's been seen around the club facilities and everything's been going smoothly... until the social media manager noticed Todd's been taking a lot of bathroom selfies again. Luke Lewis tried to intervene but somehow made it worse.

INTERVENTION: Crisis Management Protocol
Your club's PR department is on high alert. To prove your organisation can handle Carney's... unique personal brand, you must write a 200-word satirical "Todd Carney Social Media Policy" document for your club. Include at least 3 specific prohibited activities and explain the monitoring procedures. Make it funny but keep it PG.
Fine if refused: $150,000

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@Wrighty

TONIE CARROLL - $1,200,000

Tonie has arrived at training and immediately started an argument with Brad Thorn about who was the better Broncos back-rower. Thorn threw a medicine ball at him. Carroll caught it and threw it back harder. Your equipment manager has submitted a WorkSafe complaint.

INTERVENTION: Broncos Brotherhood Beef
To restore harmony, you must write a 200-word "Peace Treaty" between Carroll and Thorn, diplomatically explaining why BOTH were equally important to Brisbane's success. You must include at least one backhanded compliment for each player. Failure to satisfy both egos will result in them forming a union and demanding more money.
Fine if refused: $200,000

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ROUND 8 INTERVENTIONS (Letters L & K)

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@Mr. Brownstone

DARREN LOCKYER - $3,350,000

Lockyer has arrived at your club, taken one look at Cooper Cronk colour-coding the playbook, and immediately demanded the captaincy. "I didn't win four Dally Ms to take orders from a bloke who schedules his toilet breaks."

INTERVENTION: The Immortal's Demand
Lockyer demands you publicly declare him captain of your final squad. Write a 200-word "Captain Announcement Press Conference" explaining why Darren Lockyer is the obvious choice to lead your team. Must include at least three of his career achievements and acknowledge his superiority over every other player on your roster. If you refuse the captaincy, you must instead write a 200-word formal apology to Lockyer explaining your treasonous decision.
Fine if refused (and no statement written): $350,000

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@Mr. Brownstone

BRETT KIMMORLEY - $200,000

Kimmorley has discovered he's the THIRD halfback on your roster behind Cronk and Lockyer. He's currently sitting in the car park refusing to come inside, listening to Coldplay and muttering about "what could have been."

POSITIVE INTERVENTION: Underdog Solidarity Bonus
The Hodges Agency has a soft spot for the overlooked. We've organised a "Best Halfback Who Never Won a Dally M" support group and Kimmorley is the inaugural member. Here's some cash to ease the pain.
BONUS: $75,000 refunded to war chest

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@Cces

BEN KENNEDY - $900,000

Ben Kennedy has arrived at your club and immediately started a staring contest with Gordon Tallis in the gym. Neither has blinked in 4 hours. Your physio tried to check on them and was told to "get out before I run through ya." He's now hiding in the equipment shed.

INTERVENTION: Old School Appreciation
Ben Kennedy demands recognition for being one of the toughest forwards of his era. Write a 200-word tribute to Ben Kennedy's career, focusing on his famous toughness, his battles against Gordon Tallis, and why modern forwards are "soft" by comparison. Must include at least one reference to playing through injury and a dig at today's "bubble wrap era."
Fine if refused: $200,000

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@Wrighty

JAMIE LYON - $900,000

Jamie Lyon has been quiet and professional since arriving. Too quiet. Suspiciously quiet. He's been spending a lot of time with Willie Mason, which concerns us greatly. Hayne keeps trying to join their conversations but Lyon just stares at him until he leaves.

INTERVENTION: Country Boy Demands
Lyon has quietly informed management that he expects "proper recognition" for country rugby league's contribution to the NRL. Write a 200-word tribute to country NSW players, highlighting Lyon's journey from Parkes to four-time Dally M Centre of the Year. Must include references to both his Parramatta and Manly careers, and explain why city boys have it easy.
Fine if refused: $150,000

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@Ryno 2.0

ALI LAUITI'ITI - $550,000

Ali has been throwing the most ridiculous offloads at training. Yesterday he threw one behind his back, between his legs, while being tackled by three defenders. It went straight to Andrew Johns, who promptly dropped it because "I wasn't expecting anyone to actually complete that."

INTERVENTION: Warriors Legend Tribute
Ali demands the respect his Warriors career deserves. Write a 200-word tribute to Ali Lauiti'iti's time at the Warriors, focusing on his freakish offloading ability and why the Warriors should have won a premiership with him in the side. Must include at least one specific game or moment from his Warriors career. Blaming the refs is not just acceptable, it's encouraged.
Fine if refused: $175,000

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@Warriors55

LUKE LEWIS - $1,000,000

Luke Lewis has turned up to training and asked what position he's playing. When you said "bench utility," he started twitching. Then he saw Todd Carney and they began arguing about which of them carried the Sharks more. Isaac Luke is trying to referee but keeps getting distracted by shiny objects.

INTERVENTION: The Versatility Manifesto
Luke Lewis played at least 6 different positions at NRL level and he's sick of being labelled a "utility." Write a 200-word passionate defence titled "Luke Lewis: Master of All Trades" covering every position he played and why being versatile is HARDER than being a specialist. Must reference his Sharks partnership with Carney and his Panthers origins.
Fine if refused: $175,000

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@Warriors55

ISAAC LUKE - $400,000

Isaac Luke has been bouncing off the walls since arriving. He's already organised three team hakas, challenged Stacey Jones to a race (and lost), tried to fight a vending machine, and convinced Ruben Wiki to grow his hair back. Your coaching staff are exhausted and it's only Tuesday.

INTERVENTION: Energy Management Program
Your club must prove they can harness Isaac's... enthusiasm. Write a 200-word "Isaac Luke Energy Management Plan" outlining how your club will channel his hyperactivity into on-field productivity. Must include at least one team-building activity, one dietary restriction, and acknowledge his role in Warriors-Rabbitohs history.
Fine if refused: $125,000

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ROUND 9 INTERVENTIONS (Letters G, E, A)

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@Ryno 2.0

PAUL GALLEN - $750,000

Gallen has arrived and immediately started a podcast in the changing rooms. He's already called out three of your players, questioned the coaching staff's credentials, challenged Andrew Johns to a boxing match (Johns declined citing "bad shoulders"), and demanded to know why he isn't captain yet.

INTERVENTION: Captain Controversy
Gallen demands the captaincy. Write a 200-word announcement naming Paul Gallen as your captain, OR write a 200-word explanation of why someone else deserves it more (good luck with that conversation). If naming him captain, must include references to his NSW Origin legacy and acknowledge him as "the greatest forward of his generation." If refusing, must be brave enough to tag him. $250,000 bonus will be added to your available funds if you acknowledge him as your captain (this cannot be changed later on).
Fine if refused AND no explanation: $200,000

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@Naumaifooty

MARK GASNIER - $950,000

Gasnier has arrived looking like he stepped off a GQ photoshoot. Craig Wing sprinted over to greet his old Dragons teammate and they've been inseparable since. Sonny Bill tried to organise a "handsome players only" dinner but Gasnier said he had "prior commitments" (there were none - he just didn't want to go).

INTERVENTION: Red V Reunion Demands
Gasnier and Wing have been reminiscing about the Dragons glory days and now demand official recognition. Write a 200-word "Dragons Reunion Press Release" announcing the Gasnier-Wing partnership to your squad, highlighting their St. George Illawarra achievements and explaining why the Red V connection makes your team better. Must include at least one reference to their representative careers.
Fine if refused: $175,000

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@Cces

RYAN GIRDLER - $350,000

Girdler has arrived and immediately started practicing goal kicks from impossible angles. Craig Gower wandered over and they embraced like long-lost brothers. Then Girdler said "I carried that Panthers backline" and Gower threw a ball at his head. Tom Trbojevic tried to calm things down but he's too handsome to be taken seriously in conflict resolution.

POSITIVE INTERVENTION: Panthers Brotherhood Bonus/Sweepstake Winner
Despite the ball-throwing incident, the Hodges Agency is genuinely moved to see the Girdler-Gower Panthers partnership reunited. A Penrith Old Boys sponsor has come on board and vouched to cover the full cost of the contract behind the scenes. Full $350,000 refunded (minus $200,000 agency fee). Please add $150,000 bonus to your available funds.
BONUS: $150,000 refunded to war chest

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@Cces

CRAIG GOWER - $250,000

Gower has been mostly well-behaved since arriving, though he did get into a heated debate with Justin Hodges about "who had the better flow in 2003." Gordon Tallis had to physically separate them. Girdler filmed the whole thing and is threatening to post it on social media unless Gower admits he was "the better Panther."

INTERVENTION: The Gower Guarantee
Craig Gower's colourful history requires careful management. Write a 200-word "Character Reference" for Craig Gower, suitable for presentation to the NRL Integrity Unit. Must highlight his on-field brilliance alongside Girdler at Penrith while using creative euphemisms to address his "occasionally controversial" off-field moments. Points awarded for diplomacy.
Fine if refused: $125,000

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All tasks must be completed by end of Round 10 bidding.

- Chris Hodges
Hodges Agency
"Building dynasties, one bruised ego at a time."

 

[Defence]

Haha live by the sword die by the sword. I get all my bids in early !!!

I actually thought I had gower and no one else bid but I was out for lunch for a friend’s birthday so not quite up with the play then when I came back on cces must’ve got his bid in on the nick of time but I had to read through the whole debate to be sure then as soon as Hodges gave him the green light I put my counter in but missed by milliseconds- so I got pipped twice in the one transaction- it was a double pipping.

 

[Chris Hodges]

Oh forgot to mention, Hodges agency will choose at their own discretion if any tasks deserve additional bonus payments. Creativity and effort is rewarded.

If i forgot to do interventions for any drafted players in the prior rounds, just consider it your lucky day.

Any complaints or litigation letters, please send through for actioning at [email protected]

 

[Chris Hodges]

I actually thought I had gower and no one else bid but I was out for lunch for a friend’s birthday so not quite up with the play then when I came back on cces must’ve got his bid in on the nick of time but I had to read through the whole debate to be sure then as soon as Hodges gave him the green light I put my counter in but missed by milliseconds- so I got popped twice in the one transaction- it was a double pipping.

Tell your best double pipping true story for an extra 100k.

 

[Wrighty]

@Chris Hodges Is the Ryan Girdler Refund to the war chest $150K or $175K (both numbers were mentioned)? And the player doesn't cost anything? It is instead a direct credit ?

Secondly if it is ok with you - thanks for your sterling service I recommend we don't do any interventions on Rounds 11 (tomorrow) or Rounds 12 (the final day). Originally in the rules we were exempting the final round from interventions but i think it should now be the second to last round exempt as well or we run the risk of some people not completing their intervention in time to have a known war chest balance heading into the last day.

Let's run with that approach if that is ok with you and the above interventions will be the final ones you do....so you can get back to your holiday !!! Let me know if you can think of any concerns though.

 

[Chris Hodges]

@Chris Hodges Is the Ryan Girdler Refund to the war chest $150K or $175K? And the player doesn't cost anything? It is instead a direct credit ?

Secondly if it is ok with you - thanks for your sterling service I recommend we don't do any interventions on Rounds 11 (tomorrow) or Rounds 12 (the final day). Originally in the rules we were exempting the final round from interventions but i think it should now be the second to last round exempt as well or we run the risk of some people not completing their intervention in time to have a known war chest balance heading into the last day.

Let's run with that approach if that is ok with you and the above interventions will be the final ones you do....so you can get back to your holiday !!! Let me know if you can think of any concerns though.

its 150k i updated it.

yeah thats fine - no more interventions

 

[Cces]

Penrith Old Boys sponsor has come on board and vouched to cover the full cost of the contract behind the scenes. Full $350,000 refunded (minus $200,000 agency fee). Please add $150,000 bonus to your available funds.
BONUS: $175,000 refunded to war chest

You remain as the #1 agent in the game @Chris Hodges hence why 40% of my roster are under your watch. Hopefully 2 more from your stable to come too.
Do I add the $175,000 on top of the $150,000?

 

[Chris Hodges]

You remain as the #1 agent in the game @Chris Hodges hence why 40% of my roster are under your watch. Hopefully 2 more from your stable to come too.
Do I add the $175,000 on top of the $150,000?

Yes, I am. Thank you for acknowledging that fact. Only 2 more? Cmon you can do more with the bonuses i have provided you!

Sorry only 150k - was a typo.

- CH

 

[Wrighty]

I actually thought I had gower and no one else bid but I was out for lunch for a friend’s birthday so not quite up with the play then when I came back on cces must’ve got his bid in on the nick of time but I had to read through the whole debate to be sure then as soon as Hodges gave him the green light I put my counter in but missed by milliseconds- so I got pipped twice in the one transaction- it was a double pipping.

Interesting !!!

I was thinking about your Storm spine and how you went for Grant today. Your current Hooker is Brandon Smith who is a former Storm player and was at his peak at the Storm so i say you can go ahead and claim this combination regarding your spine !!!

 

[Warriors55]

CHRIS HODGES AGENCY - ROUNDS 7, 8 & 9 CONSOLIDATED REPORT




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ROUND 7 INTERVENTIONS (Letter C)

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@Mr. Brownstone

COOPER CRONK - $3,050,000

Cooper Cronk has reviewed your squad list and noticed you've assembled Lockyer, Kimmorley, AND himself. He's called an emergency meeting at 4:47am (his preferred meeting time) to present a 68-slide PowerPoint on "Optimal Halves Rotation Policy and Clipboard Hierarchy."

Your coaching staff fell asleep by slide 4. Cronk was not pleased.

INTERVENTION: The Cronk Curriculum
Cooper demands intellectual respect. Write a 200-word "Match Day Preparation Routine" document in the style of Cooper Cronk - ultra-detailed, borderline obsessive, covering everything from sock folding to pre-game visualisation. Must include specific times for each activity and at least one reference to "process over outcome."
Fine if refused: $250,000

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@Warriors55

TODD CARNEY - $400,000

Todd's been seen around the club facilities and everything's been going smoothly... until the social media manager noticed Todd's been taking a lot of bathroom selfies again. Luke Lewis tried to intervene but somehow made it worse.

INTERVENTION: Crisis Management Protocol
Your club's PR department is on high alert. To prove your organisation can handle Carney's... unique personal brand, you must write a 200-word satirical "Todd Carney Social Media Policy" document for your club. Include at least 3 specific prohibited activities and explain the monitoring procedures. Make it funny but keep it PG.
Fine if refused: $150,000

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@Wrighty

TONIE CARROLL - $1,200,000

Tonie has arrived at training and immediately started an argument with Brad Thorn about who was the better Broncos back-rower. Thorn threw a medicine ball at him. Carroll caught it and threw it back harder. Your equipment manager has submitted a WorkSafe complaint.

INTERVENTION: Broncos Brotherhood Beef
To restore harmony, you must write a 200-word "Peace Treaty" between Carroll and Thorn, diplomatically explaining why BOTH were equally important to Brisbane's success. You must include at least one backhanded compliment for each player. Failure to satisfy both egos will result in them forming a union and demanding more money.
Fine if refused: $200,000

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ROUND 8 INTERVENTIONS (Letters L & K)

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@Mr. Brownstone

DARREN LOCKYER - $3,350,000

Lockyer has arrived at your club, taken one look at Cooper Cronk colour-coding the playbook, and immediately demanded the captaincy. "I didn't win four Dally Ms to take orders from a bloke who schedules his toilet breaks."

INTERVENTION: The Immortal's Demand
Lockyer demands you publicly declare him captain of your final squad. Write a 200-word "Captain Announcement Press Conference" explaining why Darren Lockyer is the obvious choice to lead your team. Must include at least three of his career achievements and acknowledge his superiority over every other player on your roster. If you refuse the captaincy, you must instead write a 200-word formal apology to Lockyer explaining your treasonous decision.
Fine if refused (and no statement written): $350,000

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@Mr. Brownstone

BRETT KIMMORLEY - $200,000

Kimmorley has discovered he's the THIRD halfback on your roster behind Cronk and Lockyer. He's currently sitting in the car park refusing to come inside, listening to Coldplay and muttering about "what could have been."

POSITIVE INTERVENTION: Underdog Solidarity Bonus
The Hodges Agency has a soft spot for the overlooked. We've organised a "Best Halfback Who Never Won a Dally M" support group and Kimmorley is the inaugural member. Here's some cash to ease the pain.
BONUS: $75,000 refunded to war chest

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@Cces

BEN KENNEDY - $900,000

Ben Kennedy has arrived at your club and immediately started a staring contest with Gordon Tallis in the gym. Neither has blinked in 4 hours. Your physio tried to check on them and was told to "get out before I run through ya." He's now hiding in the equipment shed.

INTERVENTION: Old School Appreciation
Ben Kennedy demands recognition for being one of the toughest forwards of his era. Write a 200-word tribute to Ben Kennedy's career, focusing on his famous toughness, his battles against Gordon Tallis, and why modern forwards are "soft" by comparison. Must include at least one reference to playing through injury and a dig at today's "bubble wrap era."
Fine if refused: $200,000

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@Wrighty

JAMIE LYON - $900,000

Jamie Lyon has been quiet and professional since arriving. Too quiet. Suspiciously quiet. He's been spending a lot of time with Willie Mason, which concerns us greatly. Hayne keeps trying to join their conversations but Lyon just stares at him until he leaves.

INTERVENTION: Country Boy Demands
Lyon has quietly informed management that he expects "proper recognition" for country rugby league's contribution to the NRL. Write a 200-word tribute to country NSW players, highlighting Lyon's journey from Parkes to four-time Dally M Centre of the Year. Must include references to both his Parramatta and Manly careers, and explain why city boys have it easy.
Fine if refused: $150,000

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@Ryno 2.0

ALI LAUITI'ITI - $550,000

Ali has been throwing the most ridiculous offloads at training. Yesterday he threw one behind his back, between his legs, while being tackled by three defenders. It went straight to Andrew Johns, who promptly dropped it because "I wasn't expecting anyone to actually complete that."

INTERVENTION: Warriors Legend Tribute
Ali demands the respect his Warriors career deserves. Write a 200-word tribute to Ali Lauiti'iti's time at the Warriors, focusing on his freakish offloading ability and why the Warriors should have won a premiership with him in the side. Must include at least one specific game or moment from his Warriors career. Blaming the refs is not just acceptable, it's encouraged.
Fine if refused: $175,000

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@Warriors55

LUKE LEWIS - $1,000,000

Luke Lewis has turned up to training and asked what position he's playing. When you said "bench utility," he started twitching. Then he saw Todd Carney and they began arguing about which of them carried the Sharks more. Isaac Luke is trying to referee but keeps getting distracted by shiny objects.

INTERVENTION: The Versatility Manifesto
Luke Lewis played at least 6 different positions at NRL level and he's sick of being labelled a "utility." Write a 200-word passionate defence titled "Luke Lewis: Master of All Trades" covering every position he played and why being versatile is HARDER than being a specialist. Must reference his Sharks partnership with Carney and his Panthers origins.
Fine if refused: $175,000

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@Warriors55

ISAAC LUKE - $400,000

Isaac Luke has been bouncing off the walls since arriving. He's already organised three team hakas, challenged Stacey Jones to a race (and lost), tried to fight a vending machine, and convinced Ruben Wiki to grow his hair back. Your coaching staff are exhausted and it's only Tuesday.

INTERVENTION: Energy Management Program
Your club must prove they can harness Isaac's... enthusiasm. Write a 200-word "Isaac Luke Energy Management Plan" outlining how your club will channel his hyperactivity into on-field productivity. Must include at least one team-building activity, one dietary restriction, and acknowledge his role in Warriors-Rabbitohs history.
Fine if refused: $125,000

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ROUND 9 INTERVENTIONS (Letters G, E, A)

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@Ryno 2.0

PAUL GALLEN - $750,000

Gallen has arrived and immediately started a podcast in the changing rooms. He's already called out three of your players, questioned the coaching staff's credentials, challenged Andrew Johns to a boxing match (Johns declined citing "bad shoulders"), and demanded to know why he isn't captain yet.

INTERVENTION: Captain Controversy
Gallen demands the captaincy. Write a 200-word announcement naming Paul Gallen as your captain, OR write a 200-word explanation of why someone else deserves it more (good luck with that conversation). If naming him captain, must include references to his NSW Origin legacy and acknowledge him as "the greatest forward of his generation." If refusing, must be brave enough to tag him. $250,000 bonus will be added to your available funds if you acknowledge him as your captain (this cannot be changed later on).
Fine if refused AND no explanation: $200,000

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@Naumaifooty

MARK GASNIER - $950,000

Gasnier has arrived looking like he stepped off a GQ photoshoot. Craig Wing sprinted over to greet his old Dragons teammate and they've been inseparable since. Sonny Bill tried to organise a "handsome players only" dinner but Gasnier said he had "prior commitments" (there were none - he just didn't want to go).

INTERVENTION: Red V Reunion Demands
Gasnier and Wing have been reminiscing about the Dragons glory days and now demand official recognition. Write a 200-word "Dragons Reunion Press Release" announcing the Gasnier-Wing partnership to your squad, highlighting their St. George Illawarra achievements and explaining why the Red V connection makes your team better. Must include at least one reference to their representative careers.
Fine if refused: $175,000

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@Cces

RYAN GIRDLER - $350,000

Girdler has arrived and immediately started practicing goal kicks from impossible angles. Craig Gower wandered over and they embraced like long-lost brothers. Then Girdler said "I carried that Panthers backline" and Gower threw a ball at his head. Tom Trbojevic tried to calm things down but he's too handsome to be taken seriously in conflict resolution.

POSITIVE INTERVENTION: Panthers Brotherhood Bonus/Sweepstake Winner
Despite the ball-throwing incident, the Hodges Agency is genuinely moved to see the Girdler-Gower Panthers partnership reunited. A Penrith Old Boys sponsor has come on board and vouched to cover the full cost of the contract behind the scenes. Full $350,000 refunded (minus $200,000 agency fee). Please add $150,000 bonus to your available funds.
BONUS: $150,000 refunded to war chest

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@Cces

CRAIG GOWER - $250,000

Gower has been mostly well-behaved since arriving, though he did get into a heated debate with Justin Hodges about "who had the better flow in 2003." Gordon Tallis had to physically separate them. Girdler filmed the whole thing and is threatening to post it on social media unless Gower admits he was "the better Panther."

INTERVENTION: The Gower Guarantee
Craig Gower's colourful history requires careful management. Write a 200-word "Character Reference" for Craig Gower, suitable for presentation to the NRL Integrity Unit. Must highlight his on-field brilliance alongside Girdler at Penrith while using creative euphemisms to address his "occasionally controversial" off-field moments. Points awarded for diplomacy.
Fine if refused: $125,000

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All tasks must be completed by end of Round 10 bidding.

- Chris Hodges
Hodges Agency
"Building dynasties, one bruised ego at a time."

Thanks Chris, I might have to take the fines on these which is going to mess with my plans for the last 2 days of the game. The end of round 10 bidding is tomorrow at 5.30pm and I have a full day at work tomorrow in the office including a physio session in my lunch break and I won't have time to come up with three 200 word tasks. This kind of feels like homework. I was hoping these would come through yesterday or earlier today when I had the time. But let's see how it goes. I'm actually heading to bed now as I am exhausted. Cheers.

 

[Defence]

Tell your best double pipping true story for an extra 100k.

Well…. I’d had a big night in Peru and we had to catch a train the next morning.
Grabbed some street food which wasn’t was I was expecting and off we went but with about 15 minutes to go my stomach went nuts.
I bolted to the toilet but just shy of it some guy stepped in there (Pipping number one…) the bowels weren’t prepared for the delay and I didn’t quite make it there in once piece….
Now, I had a bit of clean up work to do and must’ve been taking a while because my wife knocked on the door and said hurry up our stop is coming… so I told her what had happened and asked her to bring me some pants- so she knocks again and hands me my sweatpants so I chuck my dirty pants out the window and went to put the sweatpants on- only to realize she had handed me a sweatshirt- grey v neck to be specific (pipping number two…)
Just then I hear over the speaker our stop is coming up prepare to disembark (in Spanish).
So what did ol defence do u ask?
Well I slipped one foot through each arm sleeve, held up the waste and walked off the train like a farkin boss

 

[Defence]

Interesting !!!

I was thinking about your Storm spine and how you went for Grant today. Your current Hooker is Brandon Smith who is a former Storm player and was at his peak at the Storm so i say you can go ahead and claim this combination regarding your spine !!!

Well he did win dally m hooker of the year in 2021 playing next to Hughes and Munster…. Js

 

[Cces]

INTERVENTION: Old School Appreciation
Ben Kennedy demands recognition for being one of the toughest forwards of his era. Write a 200-word tribute to Ben Kennedy's career, focusing on his famous toughness, his battles against Gordon Tallis, and why modern forwards are "soft" by comparison. Must include at least one reference to playing through injury and a dig at today's "bubble wrap era."
Fine if refused: $200,000

Ben Kennedy was one of the toughest men to play the sport of Rugby League. Born in Casino, which is in rural New South Wales, he debuted for the Canberra Raiders in the ARL before becoming a Newcastle & Manly legend.
Notably he played in all 29 games in the Newcastle Knights 2001 Premiership winning campaign and a herculean 33 games in that calendar year, a far cry from the bubble wrapped careers that the RLPA help curate in the current day. That 2001 season included him playing in the series clinching third Test of the Ashes for the Kangaroos despite sustaining a broken hand in the second Test a week earlier.
When representing his state on 13 occasions he locked horns against the formidable Queensland great, Gordon Tallis, in 9 games and only tasted defeat in one of these matches. A phenomenal record that very few can match against the Maroons firebrand.
Despite only 2 years at Manly to end his career, his tough & uncompromising, follow me into battle playing style earned him a spot in their Greatest Team of All Time which dated back 60 years.
Currently 51 years of age, this tough SOB could still lay out many of the modern day TikTok, dick picking generation of footballers.

 

[Wrighty]

INTERVENTION: Country Boy Demands
Lyon has quietly informed management that he expects "proper recognition" for country rugby league's contribution to the NRL. Write a 200-word tribute to country NSW players, highlighting Lyon's journey from Parkes to four-time Dally M Centre of the Year. Must include references to both his Parramatta and Manly careers, and explain why city boys have it easy.



Jamie Lyon is one of the top centres to play in the NRL era. Let’s take a look at how it all began. He hailed from Wee Waw in NSW. A real fair dinkum country town but his close friends know he was actually born in Narrabri in north central NSW before moving to the bigger town Wee Waw.

He soon began playing his junior football for the Wee Waw Panthers. Now small town country circuit rugby league was hard and rough and not well officiated. Players running with high knees into tackles seemed to be allowed. Back then shoulder charging was part of the game. So young Jamie learned to run fast. Real fast to avoid being demolished in bone crunching tackles. That speed and elusiveness was to be the key to his future NRL career.

In his teenage years he moved to Sydney and attended Parramata high school and eventually made the eels. After meteoric start to his career for Paramatta he stunned the league world by announcing his retirement at the tender young age of 22.

He returned for the rest of the season to play for the Senior Men’s Wee Waw team and helped them win the Country championship. You see country boys have a hard time adapting to the big city. All the rules, crowded spaces where you can’t think, and traffic jams where ever you drive. While city boys grow up in the big smoke and are ready for the big city dangers and life from a young age. Big city youngsters weren’t getting knees to the face while making a tackle, or having the game ineptly reffed by Terry the local barber.

After winning the championship with WeeWaw and falling off side with Eels Club Legend Peter Sterling he played for St Helens for a few years. Then Jamie decided he would have one more try with the NRL and signed with Manly where he quickly became the captain and won the Dally M centre award 4 times.

When Lyon hung up the boots from the NRL. His real calling of country rugby league plucked at his heart strings one more time and he played captained and coached the Balina seagulls to a championship. The boy from the country never forgot his roots.




INTERVENTION: Broncos Brotherhood Beef
To restore harmony, you must write a 200-word "Peace Treaty" between Carroll and Thorn, diplomatically explaining why BOTH were equally important to Brisbane's success. You must include at least one backhanded compliment for each player. Failure to satisfy both egos will result in them forming a union and demanding more money.



PROPOSED PEACE TREATY BETWEEN TONIE CARROL AND BRAD THORN

Gentlemen, I present to you the following Peace Treaty and encourage you to sign it in good faith now that you are team mates again.

As you aware you are both New Zealanders. And as far as I know two of the few Kiwis to have played State of Origin. Further to that you were both born in the South Island. Brad you were born in Mosgiel and Tonie you were born in Christchurch. A mere proverbial stone’s throw from each other.

And of course you are team mates from that famous Brisbane Broncos team with premierships in 1997, 1998, 2000 and 2006.

Brad you were Brisbane’s rookie of the year when you started And soon became not a stalwart in the forward pack but an impenetrable granite rock.

Tonie you alternated between Centre and Lock but are most remembered at Lock for your bone crunching tackles and memorably playing on in a grand final after being nearly crippled in the action and having to limp for the rest of the match.

Now I sincerely mean the following two compliments to each of you to help you sign this peace treaty.

Tonie you were a loyal man so loyal you were loyal to two countries and played for and against both New Zealand and Australia.

And Brad you were also loyal to more than one thing. You switched from rugby league to rugby union showing how loyal you were to both sports.

Now with this common attitude to loyalty and your shared premiership rings I am sure you will be happy to sign this Treaty.

You were both equally important to Brisbane’s success and together were part of the most feared forward pack for a decade.

I look up to both of you as hard men of rugby league. Both your legends live on and your 4 premierships will be a part of history forever. A history that you helped shape together as team mates.

Please sign below

Tonie Carrol XXXXXXX
Brad Thorn XXXXXX

Jan 4 2026
Signed in Christchurch New Zealand

Witnessed by Wrighty XXXXXX

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

Press Conference - Official Captain Announcement.
Coach Brownstone of the currently nameless reigning champions is pleased to confirm new recruit, and future immortal, Darren Lockyer as captain for the 2026 season.

Darren joins us as one of the premier players in the history of the game; a man who has captained his country a record 38 times & led his beloved Queensland Maroons on 22 occasions to 8 straight series wins. He’s the number 1 player in our squad, with daylight second, & is in our opinion the only captaincy option.

Darren’s career is littered with remarkable achievements. In 2004 at a function in Brisbane, Darren displayed his genius when, post the Doggies Coffs Harbour scandal he uttered the immortal words “you know St George won 11 premierships with 1 Raper in the team, imagine how many Canterbury are going to win!”

Darren also has a nose for the white line with 122 NRL tries &, more impressively, legendary sessions with fellow party boys Wendell Sailor & Joey Johns from which the scoring stats have never been officially released.

However true rugby league champions are more than just comedy & try scoring, & Darren displayed this in 2008 with one of the most impressive defensive performances ever inflicted by an NRL player on a Brisbane bar manager. Somewhat similar to the exploits of Clive Churchill back in the 50’s, only grainy CCTV footage remains as evidence of this remarkable effort.

A champion team needs a champion leader, and Darren is that man for us.