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They also debate if the match fees for international football need to be increased from $3000 to match the $30,000 available for State of Origin.
Sam and Zane also discuss the error rate of Reece Walsh and the ability of Mitch Moses to lift his Eels.
Plus are the Melbourne Storm vulnerable without Jahrome Hughes until the play-offs?
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