Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

[Luke Bowden]

A lot of seemed to be on the bandwagon because Joey loves to hype him up when he does basic stuff. Should just pump the breaks a bit. Would be a great as a squad filler/someone who will do a job and people shouldn't expect more than that.

Exactly. I 100% agree

 

[Bob]

Would take the King as 14 tbh. Probably the best option on the market.

Play halves, Hooker, back row and would make a damn fine fullback with his genuine speed and elusiveness.

Only place he should play 14 is St.Mary’s Sydney Shield side,

 

[Whino]

A lot of people seem to be on the bandwagon because Joey loves to hype him up when he does basic stuff. Should just pump the breaks a bit. Would be a great as a squad filler/someone who will do a job and people shouldn't expect more than that.

Johns does too much of that. Then the media add to the hype with his words.
I think Johns and Hoy's dad are surfing buddies.
Hoy needs work. He was erratic this year under the high ball.
Maybe our systems could bring the best out of him? He has been overhyped nonetheless.
Maybe there is a kid in our system that is better than him in the positions he covers.

 

[Big Mick]

Are these players signed for development?

Both Puru's played in NSW Cup last year and were part of Flegg squads so I think probably development but ones a five-eight and the other a backrow/lock.

Connor Mason was an interchange player for Jersey Flegg and also played some hooker, half, five-eight. So would assume that's a straight up development contract.

 

[DinkyDi]

Both Puru's played in NSW Cup last year and were part of Flegg squads so I think probably development but ones a five-eight and the other a backrow/lock.

Connor Mason was an interchange player for Jersey Flegg and also played some hooker, half, five-eight. So would assume that's a straight up development contract.

Good, young players. I love that. Thanks.

 

[Iamback]

Penrith sign 3 local junior from Windsor Wolves for the next couple of years. All 3 will train with the NRL squad.
Connor Mason
Hohepa Puru
Niwhai Puru

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Now is Ryley Smith and Connor Mason in the squad. Certainly planning for life after Api

Hopefully the Puru's are going to be put on the edges. Would suit their play and helps the side

 

[ColdWetPanther]

Now is Ryley Smith and Connor Mason in the squad. Certainly planning for life after Api

Hopefully the Puru's are going to be put on the edges. Would suit their play and helps the side

Would you mind reminding me how it works; these kids are one of the (6?) we can put on development contracts that sit outside the top 30. Obviously contracted to us, but can’t play first grade until later in the season or if you get a dispensation? And are development contracts always just for the year?

 

[mxlegend99]

I reckon tex hoy is as average as you can get.

I think we can safely assume a player joining our system from most others will improve a little bit at the very least. So an average player like Hoy might actually become a solid player. On minimum wage he could be worth a look.

I wouldnt expect much signing him. But at the moment we have one of the best systems in place for getting the best out of players.

 

[Iamback]

Would you mind reminding me how it works; these kids are one of the (6?) we can put on development contracts that sit outside the top 30. Obviously contracted to us, but can’t play first grade until later in the season or if you get a dispensation? And are development contracts always just for the year?

This year they could play after Round 10. So it might be earlier

Currently we have 4 spots left ( 5 if we punt May ), Usually we keep those spots until the new year so anyone of these may end up in the top 30. Some guys get 2 year development contracts like Turuva is into his 2nd year of a Development deal.

I like the balance of the Develop deal guys. In positions we are weak in and a look to the future

Mavrick Geyer - 2nd row
Ryley Smith - Hooker/Half
Tom Jenkins - Centre/Wing 3 Although I heard he is going to be top 30 and given the overnight signings he must be
Turuva - Anywhere in backline
N.Puru - 5/8th or Centre
Puru - 2nd row

The plan would be. Get these guys in and upgrade them when ready often Development guys end up full time during the season

 

[chrisD]

The most important ability of the utility number 14 spot is being able to adequately defend in as many positions as possible. Then probably that they could cover hooker.

 

[GongPanther]

This year they could play after Round 10. So it might be earlier

Currently we have 4 spots left ( 5 if we punt May ), Usually we keep those spots until the new year so anyone of these may end up in the top 30. Some guys get 2 year development contracts like Turuva is into his 2nd year of a Development deal.

I like the balance of the Develop deal guys. In positions we are weak in and a look to the future

Mavrick Geyer - 2nd row
Ryley Smith - Hooker/Half
Tom Jenkins - Centre/Wing 3 Although I heard he is going to be top 30 and given the overnight signings he must be
Turuva - Anywhere in backline
N.Puru - 5/8th or Centre
Puru - 2nd row

The plan would be. Get these guys in and upgrade them when ready often Development guys end up full time during the season

Tom Jenkins is the one I'm anticipating to make a good fist of it in the NRL.

 

[Hooked]

Tom Jenkins is the one I'm anticipating to make a good fist of it in the NRL.

Blade reckons if he has a good pre-season he will catapult into the top 30.

 

[GongPanther]

Blade reckons if he has a good pre-season he will catapult into the top 30.

Were does he say that? Haven't been coming in regularly.

 

[Iamback]

Tom Jenkins is the one I'm anticipating to make a good fist of it in the NRL.

Long term he is the one. Like Crichton can play anywhere in the backline. He likely is right to go round 1 with no suspension of 2nd tier footy

 

[Iamback]

Blade reckons if he has a good pre-season he will catapult into the top 30.

I count 7 on development deals. So someone is going in and the word was he was going to be the one into the squad if we didn't sign TPJ

 

[maple_69]

Man the guys we have on development deals are dripping with talent. Not a lot in be middle but we are well and truly set there for a few years.

My hitlist is still 1 year each of Oldfield, Williams and Magoulias assuming we could get them each for min wage with the promise of turning their next contract into a better one elsewhere. The kids could pass them by or they could need another year of footy and these guys would be solid backups.

 

[Hooked]

Were does he say that? Haven't been coming in regularly.

On Jenkins Page 409.

Mid year I was told he would be in next year's top 30. He re-signed and was announced as a development player. If he has a big off season he will force his way into top 30.

 

[Panther Mick]

Very interesting podcast with Carayannis, Riccio, and Buzz.
They think Kikau is gone.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Very interesting podcast with Carayannis, Riccio, and Buzz.
They think Kikau is gone.

Do any of them have a good record is getting these type of things correct ?

 

[Hooked]

Very interesting podcast with Carayannis, Riccio, and Buzz.
They think Kikau is gone.

Tele scum. I am bored. Got a link?