Close, Macquarie Bank he said (not sure if I should have said that???? Hope it's cool). Yeah, I thought it was strange he was down there solo to do the deal? Anyway, maybe it's an existing contact or something, I didn't delve.
That being said, good on him. Still looks like he could play tbh - the guy is a beast. Or maybe that's just a man crush on my behalf. So confident, yet so calming (if you get what I mean?)
In regards to roster, all I know is that I'm very happy with the way things are, and if one or two players are released I have no concern, the club has succession and a definitive plan. I know on paper we still have one of the best backlines in the game, and I think people may be surprised with our forwards next season (who always seem to get under rated) which I have no issues with.
I'm sure he wouldn't mind me saying that he is making the decisions, without any overrule from anyone, but has a team (whoever that is, not sure) that he's bouncing ideas off from various circles. He's the general. Scott Penn, Joe Kelly & others people are blaming for player movement may be sending their ire in the wrong direction.
This is Trent Barrett's machine, and like I say, he knows what he wants, and wants to achieve (my opinion only of coarse).