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  1. maple_69

    Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

    DCE is killing it at 35 and Marty sucked at 29. Age catches up with everyone differently and it has definitively caught up with Marty. He is awful.
  2. maple_69

    Round 13 vs. Dargons @Bluebet

    Out of interest, to those who are able to watch Flegg, what's Edgar like as a fullback? Seems a lot of these fullbacks that have come through in the Edwards era (Laurie, Iongi, McLean, Turuva) are stylistically not what the Penrith system demands. Edgar's timeline seems the closest to being the...
  3. maple_69

    Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

    Isaiah Tass is a guy I think could be quite a good fit. Not signed for next year, Bunnies are no shot, likely back from his injury after Origin. Wouldn't hurt having him as experienced, dependable, unspectacular depth through end of next year. He's not a guy that would expect to be a walk up...
  4. maple_69

    Round 14 v Silvertails

    I don’t see any reason for Laurie or any back to be on the bench when Garner and Sorenson are fit. Garner covers the backs well if one goes down, tick. Toelau or Sommerton in that 14 can at least offer something in a 20 min cameo. Hopefully everyone gets through Origin unscathed. I’d expect...
  5. maple_69

    Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

    If reports are correct that the DV charges against May date back to prior to the contract extension I think that could be a big part of the clubs move to piss him off now. My guess is he’s done some things wrong, broken club policies etc along with having been convicted of assault. The club has...
  6. maple_69

    Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

    Doubt it. The club uses this language in every signing statement. They clearly prioritise attitude and off field outside of this odd blind spot for Mays.
  7. maple_69

    Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

    This really pisses me off. Tito is a beaut of a bloke, exactly the type of guy we should have at the club. He would have stayed for $350-$400 and could potentially play centre. Instead we re-sign a twat regardless of the pending charge.
  8. maple_69

    Round 14 v Silvertails

    Still time for Burton to come in. We've got hooker coverage in McInnes, middle and edge minutes comfortably covered by the starters + Yeo/Leniu/Ola. I don't see how you get Young on the field when Ola/Martin/Crichton would already be restricted to 55 odd mins each. Would much prefer Burton...
  9. maple_69

    Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

    Lipowicz looks a great middle prospect also. Philips potentially as well. The kids are there it’s just going to be a matter of timing. We will always need to recruit intelligently to plug gaps. Henry has top 5 prop written all over him, how long does it take to get there and how long does it...
  10. maple_69

    Round 14 v Silvertails

    Yeah I'd love to drop Tago or send him to the bench for Cole but I don't think we can while Luai is in and out of the side and Cleary is out. I think we just need to try and field a consistent team and back it to get the 3 or so wins out of the next 5 we probably need to stay close to the top 2...
  11. maple_69

    Round 14 v Silvertails

    Well if you take a look through our fixtures last year to refresh your memory on how we were travelling it’s a bit reassuring. We had a few monster games but were mostly scraping by crap teams until the 6 week run in when we went up a notch. Edwards and Luai were a big part of the scraping by...
  12. maple_69

    Penrith Panthers lower grades 2024

    Patea looks good. Powerful but also seemed pretty tight in defence and clean with the ball. Not sure what to make of Price and Grant, good work rate but I am not sure they deliver much better than what we saw from Geyer/Riki in first grade. Lisati seems to have stalled although others have said...
  13. maple_69

    Round 13 vs. Dargons @Bluebet

    Henry and McLean look like they have the right stuff to be Panthers. Not perfect games from them but they have the attitude and physical attributes to be successful here. Cole likewise, he’s still finding his feet but shows nice hands, a good kicking game, willingness to run and likes the...
  14. maple_69

    Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

    I reckon Tesi Niu or Euan Aitken would be solid realistic options. Lomax a long shot. Cotric could be a smokey if the Raiders are keen to clear some money off the books this year. Jnr Tupou another if he’s not too far off returning. All guys likely moving on next year and not at contenders who...
  15. maple_69

    Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

    Cool to note both in the case of the Fish release and the May stand down players/agents have approached the club. Obviously it’s just agents jobs but it’s nice guys want to play for the Panthers and in the case of Papali’i, not just desperate fringe guys. Gives me confidence we might be able to...
  16. maple_69

    Round 13 vs. Dargons @Bluebet

    Assuming Toelau comes in for Schneider late. Hopefully a big body replaces him on the bench. Not sold on Henry as an edge but I am keen to see him get big minutes. Likewise keen to see Smith in the lock role. Will be fascinating to see how Ivan plays it once Schneider and Luai are both...
  17. maple_69

    Round 12 v Sharks

    Yeah I noticed that play as well. I think he went on to be involved in 3/4 tackles in that set. The running gate was hilarious, just giving it everything. The guy has a monster engine which we all knew. That was the first game he was given solid minutes and it’s pretty clear 50-60 minute starter...
  18. maple_69

    Round 13 vs. Dargons @Bluebet

    If Cole is out, this is about where I'm at but assuming Huth is out, bring in Riki, deserves his shot anyway. My main change would be Sommerton to the 14 over Peach. Kenny can spell Smith at lock for a bit and I like the directness Sommerton brings. With guys like Laurie & Iongi sniffing around...
  19. maple_69

    Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

    Oh and he was announced to be joining Canberra 20 mins ago. That was fleeting.
  20. maple_69

    Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

    Has anyone seen Matty Nicholson play for Warrington/Wigan/the Poms? Keen to come down under next year and sounds a very promising 20 year old edge forward. Wouldn’t mind a swing for the fences at edge forward for $300K or so if he suits the club. All of our edge forwards on the books for next...

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