Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

[Luke Bowden]

not like you guys, the overcelebrators

How good was Nathan’s try celebration after he took the GF away. So bloody good.

 

[mxlegend99]

not like you guys, the overcelebrators

It's impossible to over celebrate. Panthers have achieved what the salary cap should have made impossible.

No other team has been able to achieve 3 in a row since it become a national competition or since a salary cap was introduced. More teams and a salary cap to spread the talent. Panthers still reign supreme.

 

[Sime_11]

it's sweeter for the fact that we have Minor Prem trophies to go with it

its not just a case of we make the 8 and put together a few games to win the comp - we have been the benchmark of the 2020s!!!

 

[Munky]

Poor Broncos.

Gave up at both the end of the regular season and grand final to give Penrith two more trophies.

As Kevvie said, they've never lost a GF.

Choked away a few instead now.

 

[Westernised Panther]

They are the epitome of the "salty supporter's" aren't they!!

as are Parra supporters. Isn’t that right @Someone2 ?

 

[maple_69]

I imagine a few guys like Katoa and Puru would be kicking themselves at taking the money/immediate opportunity elsewhere if Luai does move. There’s gonna be no flusher gig in league than our 6 jersey and that’s not discrediting how damn good Luai is, he’s helped built this team. Now though, Cleary is in his prime and the pack is as experienced and hardened as any gets. A 3 x $350K deal should net us any young half in the game that wants a successful career if we’re not happy with Laurie/Cole.

 

[jane the pain]

I imagine a few guys like Katoa and Puru would be kicking themselves at taking the money/immediate opportunity elsewhere if Luai does move. There’s gonna be no flusher gig in league than our 6 jersey and that’s not discrediting how damn good Luai is, he’s helped built this team. Now though, Cleary is in his prime and the pack is as experienced and hardened as any gets. A 3 x $350K deal should net us any young half in the game that wants a successful career if we’re not happy with Laurie/Cole.

Or Schneider. Yes I know he's a half back.

 

[ColdWetPanther]

Nobody was trashing Burton. Chins was saying Burton is better than Luai. Nothing anybody has said so far proves this point.

I hear plenty of excuses "packs weak, Samoa is good" etc. Burton played for Australia, Penrith and NSW. He has ample opportunity to show his wares. He did show he can be a good centre.

My issue is that Burton hasn’t improved any aspect of his game since he went to the Dogs. Doesn’t play both sides and his kicking game is terrible; yeah, I know he can kick it really high and it looks spectacular, but given the tools he is working with the kicking game is so disappointing.

He doesn’t do anything better today than he did when he left us.

 

[Chins get the wins]

My issue is that Burton hasn’t improved any aspect of his game since he went to the Dogs. Doesn’t play both sides and his kicking game is terrible; yeah, I know he can kick it really high and it looks spectacular, but given the tools he is working with the kicking game is so disappointing.

He doesn’t do anything better today than he did when he left us.

Goalkicking has improved out of sight to be fair

 

[soc123_au]

Goalkicking has improved out of sight to be fair

That laser that got pointed at him at the souffs game gave him superpowers, his goal kicking has been great since then.

 

[Fangs]

That laser that got pointed at him at the souffs game gave him superpowers, his goal kicking has been great since then.

Yes he became that cyclops guy from X-men.

 

[age.s]

My issue is that Burton hasn’t improved any aspect of his game since he went to the Dogs. Doesn’t play both sides and his kicking game is terrible; yeah, I know he can kick it really high and it looks spectacular, but given the tools he is working with the kicking game is so disappointing.

He doesn’t do anything better today than he did when he left us.

You could say the same about Kikau, Api, Capewell, SOS, Naden etc. Virtually everyone who's left us in recent times has gotten worse.

 

[Chins get the wins]

You could say the same about Kikau, Api, Capewell, SOS, Naden etc. Virtually everyone who's left us in recent times has gotten worse.

Burto was good for NSW and great for Aus. He's started both years well enough at the Dogs but has fallen away each time. The place is a rabble

 

[Luke Bowden]

Burton is a Gun player, there is no doubting that. He’s play making and game management needs a lot of work.

 

[MrBlack]

You could say the same about Kikau, Api, Capewell, SOS, Naden etc. Virtually everyone who's left us in recent times has gotten worse.

Api went alright in a losing team.

Capewell had dome good moments as well

 

[The Realist]

You could say the same about Kikau, Api, Capewell, SOS, Naden etc. Virtually everyone who's left us in recent times has gotten worse.

The difference being Burton was still very young and raw - most of the guys mentioned are already seasoned players or veterans. They've had time to realise their potential or are already on the downward slope.

Burton being so young and inexperienced you'd expect him to show considerable improvement.

Personally - I think he has gone backwards. His running game was DEADLY with us. He has a great step. I didn't see much of that with him in 2023.

One possible explanation is that the opposition have now had the opportunity to study him whereas in 2020/21 he was still relatively unknown, not an important target relative to other Panthers, and there wouldn't have been much footage.

Now everyone is onto him and he doesn't have 5-6 Stars to hide behind at the Dogs. It will be up to him to add additional skills to foil improving defenses.

 

[Kilkenny]

You could say the same about Kikau, Api, Capewell, SOS, Naden etc. Virtually everyone who's left us in recent times has gotten worse.

Apart from the fact the players you mentioned all went to clubs outside the top eight they have all experienced bad runs with injuries. Hopefully, enjoy better fortune next season.

 

[Kilkenny]

Matt Burton turns 24 at the start of next season.

Still young, has a lot of good footy ahead of him, too much natural talent and I expect he will have some really good years ahead, although needs some help from his team mates. This may be his biggest challenge, given the Dogs appear to be in another rebuild with a new roster in 2024.

 

[jane the pain]

Panther reportedly signs with North Sydney Bears

Former Penrith Panthers player Matt Stimson has reportedly signed a new contract that will see him join the North Sydney Bears for the 2024 NSW Cup season.

www.zerotackle.com

 

[Big Mick]

Meh