Multiple outlets report that NRL commentator and talent judge Phil Gould says Fletcher Sharpe is “in the mix” for selection for the NSW Blues. The coverage centers on Gould’s assessment of Sharpe as a potential bolter, presenting him as a player who could be considered alongside established options. All three articles attribute the same core claim to Gould and frame it as part of his ongoing evaluation of emerging talent. The reports also note that Gould recounts when he first spotted Sharpe, using that background to support his view of Sharpe’s readiness and suitability for representative football. While the articles differ in outlet framing, they consistently describe the message as a vote of confidence in Sharpe’s prospects for Blues duties and emphasize Gould’s firsthand history of noticing the player earlier in his development. No source provides conflicting information about Sharpe’s inclusion prospects; the main emphasis is that he is being considered as a potential late option for selection.