Rumoured and Confirmed signings - Part 4

[TheFrog]

For $150k I'd definitely keep Latimore. I'd have thought he'd be a $250k man.

 

[Rowdy Panther]

Everyone has missed out the major point regarding Josh Mansour; He last re-signed with us on unders, he had a deal on the table with the Raiders which would have earned him a lot more. He re-signed with us on unders.

But this time round he has waited until he acheived rep honours with the Blues to get maximum bargaining power. He wants to get the best deal he can now. Who can blame him him?

Only an idiot would think he's doing the wrong thing...

 

[Rowdy Panther]

James Tamou is a massive signing for the club. He's a leader, he has experienced it all at every level. It puts less pressure on the younger guys coming through...

 

[herbert henry1908]

Everyone has missed out the major point regarding Josh Mansour; He last re-signed with us on unders, he had a deal on the table with the Raiders which would have earned him a lot more. He re-signed with us on unders.

But this time round he has waited until he acheived rep honours with the Blues to get maximum bargaining power. He wants to get the best deal he can now. Who can blame him him?

Only an idiot would think he's doing the wrong thing...

I don't think anyone would be angry at Mansour for taking the best deal possible.

But I do suspect if he wants a really big money deal he'll have to look at RU.

 

[Rhyno]

4 years? He won't see out that contract

 

[Westernised Panther]

4 years? He won't see out that contract

If he'd signed with Parra, he would have a greater chance of not seeing out his contract due to salary cap infringements.......

 

[SweetandSoward]

What's wrong with Latimore his good?

 

[ACTPanthers]

*he's

I don't think anyone has said he's bad, just that he should be cheap.

 

[franklin2323]

Mansour would be on too much money. Blake in for him Hiku to the wing is still very strong side

 

[Black Magik]

James Tamou is a massive signing for the club. He's a leader, he has experienced it all at every level. It puts less pressure on the younger guys coming through...

Agreed. I think if our juniors have to be better than him to get a first grade spot the whole benefits! Tamou sets the bar for our forward pack IMO.

 

[betcats]

It will hopefully make all these young props we have work a bit harder to earn a spot.

 

[MrBlack]

That's 2 marquee signings in 2 years. We are no longer buying "unwanted" players.

Before anyone criticises the cap management and the money spent on Tamau have a look at this list of gains and losses (3 years data)

Gains
Apisai Koroisau
Tupou Sopoaga
Trent Merrin
Zach Dockar-Clay
Viliame Kikau
Te Maire Martin
Sitaleki Akauola
Suaia Matagi
Peta Hiku
Chris Grevsmuhl
James Tamou

Losses
Tim Grant
Kevin Kingston
Eto Nabuli
Ryan Simpkins
Matt Robinson
Kierran Moseley
James Roberts
Wes Naiqama
Luke Capewell
Anthony Cherrington
Ethan Cook
Tom Humble
Vaipuna Tia Kilifi
Lewis Brown
Brent Kite
Apisai Koroisau
Nigel Plum
Kieran Moss
Sika Manu
David Simmons
Shaun Spence
Ben Murdoch-Masila
Isaac John
Sam Anderson
Adam Docker
Jamal Idris
Chris Smith
Elijah Taylor

Easily better quality in the gains. The difference in the numbers would also indicate the juniors coming through.

 

[CCJohnC]

James Tamou is a massive signing for the club. He's a leader, he has experienced it all at every level. It puts less pressure on the younger guys coming through...

Agree 100%

 

[Exsilium]

People whinging about how we can afford him and others aren't seeing the reality that we've had massive change at the club from the administration, back office to the football field which is all working to create a professional organisation which makes signing players easier.

The Penrith region is not without its big money sponsors and as Gus mentioned some time ago, Penrith didn't have TPS or TPA's. We now have plenty of companies looking to sponsor the club and players. This is not just a "working class" club/area anymore.

 

[maple_69]

Four years does seem a bit risky but i think we have the right squad to manage it. Tamou is in his prime and I expect we get at least two years of him at his best, leading our young pack as our 'premiership window' opens. Even if his form drops off in the latter two years he'll be valuable helping the absurd young talent we have at prop to reach their potential and on field he could take a step back to the bench and let the RCG, JFH, Latu, Kikau, Leota, Clarkes etc step up.

 

[hindy111]

Tamou will be 31 when finishes his 4 yrs. Should get his best 2-3 yrs and he will have 1-2 left in him after this contract expires. A very good forward but I do not see him as a leader as such. I think Beau scott type would more suit your pi$$ weak pea hearted on line defense. Its quite pathetic. When a team gets inside the 10 its about a 1 in 2 chance of scoring.

Going to be an impressive pack thou and I think a side who will be happy to win 34-22 rather then 16 - 4.

 

[hindy111]

BTW how good does Cleary look. TMM has flash but Cleary just looks so calm. Could make a great halves pairing.
Little disappointed in DWZ. He has not kicked on like I thought.Still a very good player but I thought a potential superstar of the game. More a solid first grade player.

 

[Luke Bowden]

Anyone see Sauce and Tamou interviewed on Fox? Sauce said he was excited to be playing with Tamou next season. Let's hope he is excited enough to sign another contract and stay!

 

[ashton]

Jack Stockwell ------> Penrith before June 30

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3977272/hit-the-road-jack/?cs=306

 

[billypilgrimnz]

Why would we need him? No more Newcastle rejects. At least have a ten year moratorium.