r/NRLcowboys • u/theeffluentfew • 16d ago

https://open.substack.com/pub/maroonobserver/p/review-2026-628?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=7trqv6

Liam's Bovine Bulletin (cowboys season review)

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u/ScarredFromGreatness NQ Cowboys 16d ago

Cowboys didn't let Ponga go. They did everything they could to re-sign him. They tried to re-sign him 18 months before his contract expired. They offered him a deal. Andre Ponga wanted more money & another year which the Cowboys agreed too. Then it all went silent. The club followed up with numerous phone calls, emails, & texts. When they finally got a response Ponga had already agreed to join the Knights.

Brandon Smith had a few off field incidents so they let him go. He was initially sacked before being re-signed.

Tom Gilbert asked to leave for family reasons.

Kikau left because we couldn't guarantee him a spot due to our pack being stacked.

Yes our recruitment has been poor recently but we didn't let the players named slip through our fingers.

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u/Advanced_Buffalo4548 16d ago

Couldn’t agree more, comment of the day.

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u/theeffluentfew 16d ago

Between Maroon Observer, NQ, Phins, Broncs monthly reviews and a fair percentage qcup games he has to cover a lot information. I dont think it's possible as even only a few of us would watch all or most our feeder/junior/women's games. Then the signing news which is usually not extensively covered. Stat analysis is always good. 

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u/Advanced_Buffalo4548 7h ago

Coming back to this I’d say the only one was Drinkwater over hammer but I also understand the playmaking FB is waaay more valuable in the system than a running one

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u/alladinsane65 16d ago

The cowboys definitely need a clean out but it should start with the coaching staff and go upwards

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u/foreatesevenate 16d ago

I really enjoy Liam's writing, and encourage anyone who hasn't yet to become a subscriber.