Rumoured and Confirmed signings - Part 4

[Black Magik]

Reading the posts about RCG and Waka; why don’t Penrith ever get this opportunity?

 

[Whino]

Reading the posts about RCG and Waka; why don’t Penrith ever get this opportunity?

We do. Manly paid a bit of Api's contract this year.

 

[Abacus]

I genuinely do not think all is well in Pantherland.

Take a step back and see it unfolding (In no real order)

- Barrett signs with the Bulldogs.
- Burton immediately linked to the Bulldogs
- We drop Naden, weeks prior he was linked to the Storm.
- We lose the GF
- Tamou is not re-signed.
- Whare told to leave
- Mansour gets told he's not wanted. Media all over it.
- Crighton gets a new manager and then its uncertain we will re-sign him.

I look at the above and think to myself that there's something seriously wrong and there's a lot of destabilising factors and we're going to end up with egg on our faces.

I could be completely wrong but GF sides should be able to retain their juniors, re-sign their captain and manage the exits of players better than this.

My left field opinion is that Barrett had a bigger influence on the side than we may think. He leaves, all of a sudden the chips are down.

Maybe I am clutching at straws.

Main "problem" was we had such a successful 2020. As a result our young players are in demand, we want to keep them meaning we need to release our older or fringe guys, Barrett gets noticed because our attack improved.

We've been told our 2022 is in a mess meaning even tougher decisions for 2021. Crichton's new agent will be trying to prove his worth for his 7% which will just add to the 2022 pain. The club needs to do business differently than in the past - hopefully we identify & retain the guys critical for success, even if we have to lose a few flashy "superstars".

 

[franklin2323]

Main "problem" was we had such a successful 2020. As a result our young players are in demand, we want to keep them meaning we need to release our older or fringe guys, Barrett gets noticed because our attack improved.

We've been told our 2022 is in a mess meaning even tougher decisions for 2021. Crichton's new agent will be trying to prove his worth for his 7% which will just add to the 2022 pain. The club needs to do business differently than in the past - hopefully we identify & retain the guys critical for success, even if we have to lose a few flashy "superstars".

That was the issue with covering our bases with only doing 2 year renewals for most of the guys.
Works if you go bad. Horrible for re-signing

 

[franklin2323]

Reading the posts about RCG and Waka; why don’t Penrith ever get this opportunity?

Plenty float around we just used to go early with re-signing so would miss the fire sales

 

[GongPanther]

Do you need it to buy a cabinet for all of parra wooden spoons lol

They could actually make a wooden cabinet from all the spoons they have won.

 

[The Realist]

Yeah lets move the best 7 in the sport. Genius

He'd be the best No.9 since Smith especially because he understands exactly what the halfback wants.

Gower was a similar player in that respect. A very good halfback, but a much better hooker.

 

[herbert henry1908]

He'd be the best No.9 since Smith especially because he understands exactly what the halfback wants.

Gower was a similar player in that respect. A very good halfback, but a much better hooker.

Just as a general observation, it’s interesting that no.9 isn’t looked upon as being as important as 7 after what Cameron Smith has done in the game.

 

[Rhyno]

It is past your bed time, so good night.

@murraymob bro why is your wife always hating on me

 

[murraymob]

@murraymob bro why is your wife always hating on me

Don’t worry Rhyno I will give you a hug my friend

 

[murraymob]

Main "problem" was we had such a successful 2020. As a result our young players are in demand, we want to keep them meaning we need to release our older or fringe guys, Barrett gets noticed because our attack improved.

We've been told our 2022 is in a mess meaning even tougher decisions for 2021. Crichton's new agent will be trying to prove his worth for his 7% which will just add to the 2022 pain. The club needs to do business differently than in the past - hopefully we identify & retain the guys critical for success, even if we have to lose a few flashy "superstars".

Or we have to be better at identifying the fringe player.Melbourne continue to get that average player at other clubs to rise .We have rarely got it right

 

[Jane Murray]

@murraymob bro why is your wife always hating on me

I find you annoying, and murraymob and I are not married.

 

[MugaB]

I find you annoying, and murraymob and I are not married.

Really?.....
Well I'll be... gee whiz
Anyone want KFC!!!!

 

[franklin2323]

Just as a general observation, it’s interesting that no.9 isn’t looked upon as being as important as 7 after what Cameron Smith has done in the game.

I see 9 more important. Halfbacks can't do anything with poor service from the 9

 

[MugaB]

I see 9 more important. Halfbacks can't do anything with poor service from the 9

Hence the 2019 penrith panthers "2 hooker system".... may you rest in peace!

 

[Jane Murray]

Really?.....
Well I'll be... gee whiz
Anyone want KFC!!!!

Your point is?

 

[ACTPanthers]

I see 9 more important. Halfbacks can't do anything with poor service from the 9

And a poor halfback won't do anything with good service from the 9... It's definitely a balancing act of sorts.

 

[Westernised Panther]

Just saw this on Facebook.......

 

[Jane Murray]

Just saw this on Facebook.......

James Roberts needs professional help. Football should be secondary to his health.

 

[Whino]

Just saw this on Facebook.......

I figured sauce would end up at the Tigs or Bulldogs.