Rumoured and Confirmed signings - Part 4

[Crashtest]

Wasn't meant as a compliment, people often find out the hard way if their "dream" was nothing more than a dream. As for the other comment about me being "woody", whoever he may be, I'm certainly not him, but obviously he saw through some of the sugar coating often dished up on this site. I'll say what I need or want to say, I don't hide behind what if's or past maybe's, this club is in crisis and no denying the fact will hide it. The clock is continuously ticking, the 1st of November has well passed, no lines are forming outside the doors of potential signings. A bleak year in 2020 heading its way to Pantherland, well done Mr Cleary.

Why is the club in crisis? They don’t need the rush out and pay overs to sign players, that would actually be the crisis if they had done so.

 

[soc123_au]

Because it was the last lot of shit that came out of your mouth.

Are you adopted? I bet you are a ranga as well.

 

[Coastal]

Why is the club in crisis? They don’t need the rush out and pay overs to sign players, that would actually be the crisis if they had done so.

If you're not signing players that are better than what you've already got, boosting positions that need improving, then you are in crisis. Yes they have signed a hooker, there are at least 3-4 more positions that need to be improved.

 

[Coastal]

Are you adopted? I bet you are a ranga as well.

Haha..wow that's funny, give me your email address.

 

[Black Magik]

Because it was the last lot of shit that came out of your mouth.

Not quite how a reply to a quote works.

 

[Coastal]

Not quite how a reply to a quote works.

Yes you're right, sorry I couldn't be bothered going back to the right comment. Actually my issue is "groupies" those that hang around and support people just to be in the limelight, pats on the back for nothing more than sucking up to people.

 

[soc123_au]

Haha..wow that's funny, give me your email address.

Buy me dinner first.

 

[Coastal]

Buy me dinner first.

Not sure your husband or boyfriend would like that.

 

[Dave's mate]

Not sure your husband or boyfriend would like that.

I wouldn't mind

 

[Crashtest]

If you're not signing players that are better than what you've already got, boosting positions that need improving, then you are in crisis. Yes they have signed a hooker, there are at least 3-4 more positions that need to be improved.

But who should they have signed from the player list available for 2020? If you actually have a look at who is unsigned, there is slim pickings.

If they are instead waiting to see which clubs need to release currently signed players for 2020 in order to be cap compliant, then I agree with their wait see what happens in the market approach.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

I wouldn't mind

You're just too easy. Surely your woth dinner, drinkies, and sweet nothings being whispered in ear.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

But who should they have signed from the player list available for 2020? If you actually have a look at who is unsigned, there is slim pickings.

If they are instead waiting to see which clubs need to release currently signed players for 2020 in order to be cap compliant, then I agree with their wait see what happens in the market approach.

I agree Crashtest. It's time (I believe) to show patience. Blokes like To'o, Naden, will all improve during pre-season.

I believe you can jump the gun so to speak. There will be some on the bargain bins as the new season approaches. If none materialise so be it. With Api we will improve.

 

[OldPanther]

But who should they have signed from the player list available for 2020? If you actually have a look at who is unsigned, there is slim pickings.

If they are instead waiting to see which clubs need to release currently signed players for 2020 in order to be cap compliant, then I agree with their wait see what happens in the market approach.

That would make sense. Really the main high profile player is Mitchell and he's still got a year AND most clubs have said no.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

That would make sense. Really the main high profile player is Mitchell and he's still got a year AND most clubs have said no.

With Mitchell (and yes I will add a disclaimer from what I've heard round Taree it was less than positive)


Why have the clubs dropped off. There must be something hidden at the bottom of the cupboard that is scaring these clubs (including ours) off ?

 

[Crashtest]

That would make sense. Really the main high profile player is Mitchell and he's still got a year AND most clubs have said no.

And he wants a $1m a season! If the $600,000 available cap space quoted by the DT is accurate, I can see why they are waiting to try and sign subsidised players for the last 3 positions.

 

[OldPanther]

With Mitchell (and yes I will add a disclaimer from what I've heard round Taree it was less than positive)


Why have the clubs dropped off. There must be something hidden at the bottom of the cupboard that is scaring these clubs (including ours) off ?

It's probably the price they are asking. A centre isn't worth it under any circumstances. You need that cap for your spine/forwards. Even wingers are more important now since they have to hit up like props and finish like gymnasts.

 

[herbert henry1908]

And he wants a $1m a season! If the $600,000 available cap space quoted by the DT is accurate, I can see why they are waiting to try and sign subsidised players for the last 3 positions.

There’s only really two positions to be signed in the immediate term. Most rosters keep the 30th spot well into next year.

 

[herbert henry1908]

But who should they have signed from the player list available for 2020? If you actually have a look at who is unsigned, there is slim pickings.

If they are instead waiting to see which clubs need to release currently signed players for 2020 in order to be cap compliant, then I agree with their wait see what happens in the market approach.

We should be looking beyond the 2020 guys and trying to sign someone off contract at the end of next year. There’s a pretty good chance they get a release to come early.

 

[herbert henry1908]

I agree Crashtest. It's time (I believe) to show patience. Blokes like To'o, Naden, will all improve during pre-season.

I believe you can jump the gun so to speak. There will be some on the bargain bins as the new season approaches. If none materialise so be it. With Api we will improve.

Really disagree with this. We have huge holes in our backline, we need to be on the front foot. That doesn’t necessarily mean throwing huge amount of money around, but we can’t just wait and hope. We’ll have close to the worst centres in the comp next year.

 

[Westernised Panther]

Any news from your end @Blade23?