as we move forward II

[forward]

I think I would just say "Yes, it certainly is expensive. Sheesh, that is rough. Gosh, yeah, rugby is one expensive sport. Man."

Force the decision-making and responsibility to him.

You really don't need to be involved in that at all.

As far as being unavailable, it is really up to you.

You're probably not seeming quite like the ogre you used to.