Rumoured and Confirmed signings - Part 4

[Pomoz]

I don't think this club has ever had someone like Cleary before. We've had better players come into first grade in Brandy, Fittler and Gowie. However, none of them were as polished as this young man at the same age.

Sorry, but that is just wrong. Brandy at the same age was better than Cleary. At 19 years of age he was rookie of the year, at 20 years of age, he was the Dally M player of the year. At 21 he was playing for Australia and on the Kangaroos tour. Cleary is good, but he is no Brandy.

 

[Pomoz]

ACT "Precious time? Righto snowflake, is the dole queue finally moving is it?"

Obviously not, because you're still posting.

Respect. ACT you were owned with that post. LOL....

 

[jane the pain]

ACT "Precious time? Righto snowflake, is the dole queue finally moving is it?"

Respect. ACT you were owned with that post. LOL....

Lol.

 

[TheFrog]

Just reading that list and ignoring who it's about I'd say it's a running 5/8.

Or a hooker. The problem is, unless its C. Smith, hookers don't command a seven figure salary.

 

[Western Stand]

Sorry, but that is just wrong. Brandy at the same age was better than Cleary. At 19 years of age he was rookie of the year, at 20 years of age, he was the Dally M player of the year. At 21 he was playing for Australia and on the Kangaroos tour. Cleary is good, but he is no Brandy.

Might want to read my post again. I didn't say Cleary is a better player. In fact, I know he isn't. Brandy is the most skillful footballer I have ever seen. He was my hero as a kid and I still have a man crush on him today. I've seen him do things that no other player has ever been able to do.

I said that Nat is more polished than any of the others at the same age. He just helped NSW to a series win, he conducts himself impeccably in interviews and everyone that knows him, says he is wise beyond his years.

He is the person that the club must build themselves around and he will deliver us a huge amount of success.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Might want to read my post again. I didn't say Cleary is a better player. In fact, I know he isn't. Brandy is the most skillful footballer I have ever seen. He was my hero as a kid and I still have a man crush on him today. I've seen him do things that no other player has ever been able to do.

I said that Nat is more polished than any of the others at the same age. He just helped NSW to a series win, he conducts himself impeccably in interviews and everyone that knows him, says he is wise beyond his years.

He is the person that the club must build themselves around and he will deliver us a huge amount of success.

I totally agree. The player with good work ethic and one who is diligent in training, rehab et al. In my opinion (over time) will always out perform a person who only has talent. Cartwright is a good example of that. Yeo against Cartwright. Carty far and away the most talented. But who is showing the better results over time onfield ?

 

[tripster]

Ooohhh yeah!!!!! I reckon he is our next most important player long term after Cleary

 

[Bob]

saw The tweet from Gus as well, great news

 

[cain3y]

Or a hooker. The problem is, unless its C. Smith, hookers don't command a seven figure salary.

I thought hooker too when i read that.

 

[cain3y]

Ooohhh yeah!!!!! I reckon he is our next most important player long term after Cleary

Great news i think he is vital to our attack and the only player that is creating multiple opportunities every time he touches the ball. He has been very impressive this year. Need to sign him up long term as I'm sure other clubs are more than willing to take him off our hands.

 

[Western Stand]

I totally agree. The player with good work ethic and one who is diligent in training, rehab et al. In my opinion (over time) will always out perform a person who only has talent. Cartwright is a good example of that. Yeo against Cartwright. Carty far and away the most talented. But who is showing the better results over time onfield ?

Yeo is such an important part of our club. He is a tremendous footballer and looks like a really decent human being. He is a credit to Penrith and more importantly, to himself and his family.

He reminds me so much of Colin Van Der Voort. Not his playing style but how he gives 100%, 100% of the time. Col was the guy that no journalist talked about. However, he was the guy that every player wanted in their team and every Penrith supporter loved. Isaah is the current version of the flying Dutchman.

We couldn't win the premiership without Col. 1990 versus 1991 was testament to that and I would say the same thing about Isaah. He is a critical member of the team and club.

 

[betcats]

Ooohhh yeah!!!!! I reckon he is our next most important player long term after Cleary

A guy with Kikaus size, athleticism and motor is once in a generation type player.

 

[tripster]

A guy with Kikaus size, athleticism and motor is once in a generation type player.

Definitely poor long term planning from the Cowboys to lose both Kikau and Ponga.

 

[franklin2323]

Definitely poor long term planning from the Cowboys to lose both Kikau and Ponga.

I was thinking that the other day. At some stage a team needs to shed aging players. Cows missed the boat here.

The ceiling for Kikau is huge

 

[franklin2323]

I think it's more we don't have a position for him. No one you can drop for him.

If he was prepared to work his way into the team i'd take him. The problem is he doesn't so no from me

 

[betcats]

I was thinking that the other day. At some stage a team needs to shed aging players. Cows missed the boat here.

The ceiling for Kikau is huge

Which is why Maloney has to go before his contract ends.

 

[franklin2323]

Which is why Maloney has to go before his contract ends.

He is our only older guy atleast. I don't see him or Tamou lasting the whole deal at the very least getting re-signed

 

[betcats]

He is our only older guy atleast. I don't see him or Tamou lasting the whole deal at the very least getting re-signed

Definitely not re-signed. Tamou, Merrin and Maloney will be gone eventually, there will be enough home grown experience in our side in a year, we wont have to overpay for experienced players.

 

[franklin2323]

Definitely not re-signed. Tamou, Merrin and Maloney will be gone eventually, there will be enough home grown experience in our side in a year, we wont have to overpay for experienced players.

Yeah they were bought to be older heads. Help the young guys with training techniques, Recovery etc. Guys like RCG, Yeo etc are getting up towards 100 games so no need for big named recruits for a while

 

[OldPanther]

Definitely not re-signed. Tamou, Merrin and Maloney will be gone eventually, there will be enough home grown experience in our side in a year, we wont have to overpay for experienced players.

Gus has hinted at exactly this.