From wondering if he had a future in the game two years ago, to the 2024 semi-final loss to Manly that “took a toll” and a contract that is yet to be extended beyond this year, Sexton carries those playmaking play dates with Taylor the whole way. “I’m a footy nerd, I just love everything about rugby league,” he grins. “JT [Taylor] is pretty similar. He’s the most detailed assistant coach I’ve ever come across. His footy IQ is through the roof, and we bounce ideas off each other a lot. “We’ll have phone calls talking stuff through, but it’s mostly our video sessions and training sessions, how we can evolve our attack.