Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

[Chins get the wins]

You mean foxsports commentary

No Haas is a far more complete player with a bigger motor

 

[WestyLife]

I thin

Think he found boxing does not pay the bills

For him at least.

 

[Red&BlackBear]

Thought:

Seen enough of Lindsey Smith playing the starting role to believe if he can be man to replace Fish (albeit in a different way - no one can replicate Fish). Meaning Panthers can spend much less cash on a big body recruitment to come off the bench. A 25-30 min explosive, impact forward with limited errors in their game i.e. Willison, Te Kura, Mooney etc. Then in this instance Martin can possibly plug in and play some middle if needed, as can Sorensen if his body holds up.

The remaining cash can then be used to shore up some of the top 30 and/or sign more depth players who are showing promise or alternatively used to attract a second rower who can cover backline should Panthers decide to not retain Garner for some reason.

 

[BossleyPanther]

Because we have a few Martin type players in lower grades.
What we don't have is a big beast of a human that can bend defences back.

Do we still have scouts in NZ? I'm sure there is many big boys who we can create into a star from NZ

 

[Red&BlackBear]

Panthers extend contract of promising junior

He originally joined from the Manly Sea Eagles.

www.zerotackle.com

SG Ball player Josiah Vahaakolo-Fifita extends to the end of 2026 on 2 year deal. Those you watch the grade - what’s your thoughts on the kid?

 

[BossleyPanther]

Afoa or Ale can come this way, Warriors gotta get rid of someone

 

[MugaB]

Afoa or Ale can come this way, Warriors gotta get rid of someone

AFB is going to sharks.. Fish replaces him, as much as I would be happy with Afoa coming to us as a our bench impact, not sure it would happen

 

[BossleyPanther]

AFB is going to sharks.. Fish replaces him, as much as I would be happy with Afoa coming to us as a our bench impact, not sure it would happen

Bro I keep forgetting about AFB leaving

 

[Iamback]

Do we still have scouts in NZ? I'm sure there is many big boys who we can create into a star from NZ

No doubt we do. Luron is already on our books but at 19. He is atleast 3 years from being a regular NRL player. That is the problem with the kids

 

[WestyLife]

Something on Stefano. Multiple players now have mentioned Panthers training is superior to their old clubs. I'd bet Penrith moved away from the 80s style tough guy voodoo football training and follow a science based program for performance. His play would improve a lot with better fitness, discipline and players supporting him on game day

 

[BossleyPanther]

No doubt we do. Luron is already on our books but at 19. He is atleast 3 years from being a regular NRL player. That is the problem with the kids

Good to know. We going to need 2 stop gap players next season

 

[MugaB]

Bro I keep forgetting about AFB leaving

Technically Sharks should owe us a Prop...
I'll take Hazelton thanks

 

[Iamback]

Good to know. We going to need 2 stop gap players next season

Yeah I would get guys coming into their peak.
Luron should be looked at to be a regular as Moses declines

 

[hindy111]

Fafita flying to Sydney and meeting with Ivan this week

 

[ColdWetPanther]

Fafita flying to Sydney and meeting with Ivan this week

Andrew of JoJo?

 

[hindy111]

Andrew of JoJo?

The 2nd rower. Was on ch 9

 

[Michael Matral]

Ivan to meet with David Fafita today..how do we think he would go in our system? I think if he bought in properly, he could devastating. If not, an expensive toy..

 

[Chins get the wins]

The exact type of forward we need

 

[betcats]

Roll out the red carpet

 

[WestyLife]

Ivan to meet with David Fafita today..how do we think he would go in our system? I think if he bought in properly, he could devastating. If not, an expensive toy..

Guy is a genetic freak just needs a good coach to make the most of it.