To piggyback off another thread talking about how the Titans saw Byod as a bad 6, 7, and an alright 17, I think it's really interesting to compare Byod and CHT.
It looks like CNK (plays 6 for NZ) and TMM are not extending their contracts, for whatever reason. This leaves just Metcalf, Byod, and CHT for 2026, where Jet is obviously not going to step into first grade within one year.
I'm unsure what position Webby wants Byod to play, but I do find it interesting that Des saw him as a 17. From some previous stat analysis, I personally think CHT was our preferred 17, covering hooker and the halves, which Byod himself floated around last year.
Both CHT and Byod have signed for 2025 and 2026. CHT is 25, and Byod is 24. CHT is about 5 cm and 5 kg heavier.
Now, considering that, I do wonder if both of them are competing for the same spot or if one will happily move into the NSW grade, knowing there’s a spot freeing up next year if they can prove themselves in NSW grade.
I also just found it weird how similar those two are in experience. Also good to be putting ourselves in the iron sharpens iron style of team building now.