2019 Discussion

[OldPanther]

Wasn't there a game judged by R Simms where she didn't even attend or watch the game???

Yeah she had a women's game on and didn't tell the nrl.

 

[franklin2323]

Yeah that part comes down to whoever the judge was. There were some really weird choices in a lot of games.

Which is why there should be a few at each game

 

[OldPanther]

https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2018/09/27/panthers-unveils-2019-member-packs/

Panthers unveils 2019 member packs

You asked, we listened. Panthers is delighted to unveil the club's 2019 member packs, representing more quality, flexibility and value than ever before.

2019 MEMBERSHIPS ON SALE 10AM FRIDAY 28 SEPTEMBER.

'Stand Up. Flags Up.' will be bigger and better than ever in 2019. All full season Adult, Teen and Junior member packs include a members-only flag. These exclusive flags will be available for pick up at the Panther Shop from December and will also be available at members events, and all home games at Panthers Stadium.

For the first time in the club's history, full season Adult members are able to customise their packs by choosing between a 2019 Members Cap or a 2019 Members Beanie.

Please note full season Panthers members who have opted in for auto-renewal of their memberships in 2019 will be contacted by the Panthers membership team in the coming weeks to customise their packs.

In 2019 kids membership packages have been separated into Teen and Junior categories, ensuring every young member receives merchandise most relevant to their age. The 2019 Junior member pack includes a pencil case, height chart, drink bottle, drawstring bag, junior flag, sticker sheet and choice of a 2019 Members Cap or 2019 Members Beanie.

Got a furry friend? Panthers has introduced the Pet Panther membership in 2019 to ensure every member of your family is able to show their #pantherpride.

Again in 2019 all members will receive benefits including entry to members-only events with the players, access to $10 Panther Bus tickets to away games, a discount on merchandise at the Panther Shop and pre-sale access to NRL Finals tickets.

See the images below for all the inclusions in the 2019 Panthers member packs.

 

[MrBlack]

https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2018/09/27/panthers-unveils-2019-member-packs/

Panthers unveils 2019 member packs

You asked, we listened. Panthers is delighted to unveil the club's 2019 member packs, representing more quality, flexibility and value than ever before.

2019 MEMBERSHIPS ON SALE 10AM FRIDAY 28 SEPTEMBER.

'Stand Up. Flags Up.' will be bigger and better than ever in 2019. All full season Adult, Teen and Junior member packs include a members-only flag. These exclusive flags will be available for pick up at the Panther Shop from December and will also be available at members events, and all home games at Panthers Stadium.

For the first time in the club's history, full season Adult members are able to customise their packs by choosing between a 2019 Members Cap or a 2019 Members Beanie.

Please note full season Panthers members who have opted in for auto-renewal of their memberships in 2019 will be contacted by the Panthers membership team in the coming weeks to customise their packs.

In 2019 kids membership packages have been separated into Teen and Junior categories, ensuring every young member receives merchandise most relevant to their age. The 2019 Junior member pack includes a pencil case, height chart, drink bottle, drawstring bag, junior flag, sticker sheet and choice of a 2019 Members Cap or 2019 Members Beanie.

Got a furry friend? Panthers has introduced the Pet Panther membership in 2019 to ensure every member of your family is able to show their #pantherpride.

Again in 2019 all members will receive benefits including entry to members-only events with the players, access to $10 Panther Bus tickets to away games, a discount on merchandise at the Panther Shop and pre-sale access to NRL Finals tickets.

See the images below for all the inclusions in the 2019 Panthers member packs.

That's all well and good with the pets pack, but my pug goes for the bulldogs (obviously)......

 

[OldPanther]

That's all well and good with the pets pack, but my pug goes for the bulldogs (obviously)......

That's gold.

The flags are a terrible idea. People are always hitting each other.

 

[Blues Riff]

That's gold.

The flags are a terrible idea. People are always hitting each other.

Maybe need the big foam hands or better still, huge Nerf boxing gloves. Anyway, the flags look really good on the Telly.

 

[OldPanther]

Maybe need the big foam hands or better still, huge Nerf boxing gloves. Anyway, the flags look really good on the Telly.

Yeah it looks great. I've been hit so many times. A few from my own daughter. Hard to stay mad when I see her enjoying the day at the footy though.

 

[Nealo 12]

Message to the Panthers Club... Forget about the novelty crap just give us a successful premiership team and your membership will sell like hot cakes as they say !

 

[Kilkenny]

The members packs are all good and well but at the end of the day we are all focused on the final makeup of our 2019.

It will be interesting to see if there are any more players, particularly the higher earners, released to pursue deals elsewhere.

The only question mark I see if the future of Trent Merrin given there has been murmurs about his future.

Personally, if there was a guarantee he if going to rediscover his best form then clearly you wouldn't consider letting him go, but things just didn't go well for him in the back half of this season and there has to be doubts about his future with us.

Waqa Blake is a must retain so hopefully Phil Gould sorts his future out in the near future.

JFH seems to divide opinion on here. I hope he stays but only for reasonable money and not silly money.

 

[OldPanther]

The members packs are all good and well but at the end of the day we are all focused on the final makeup of our 2019.

It will be interesting to see if there are any more players, particularly the higher earners, released to pursue deals elsewhere.

The only question mark I see if the future of Trent Merrin given there has been murmurs about his future.

Personally, if there was a guarantee he if going to rediscover his best form then clearly you wouldn't consider letting him go, but things just didn't go well for him in the back half of this season and there has to be doubts about his future with us.

Waqa Blake is a must retain so hopefully Phil Gould sorts his future out in the near future.

JFH seems to divide opinion on here. I hope he stays but only for reasonable money and not silly money.

I'm sure we are capable of discussing multiple topics. Especially since everyone at the club is on holidays and we won't hear much news for a while.

 

[Kev07]

JFH is a must to retain
He's maturing into an enforcer the club needs

 

[soc123_au]

I really hope Merrin can find his 2016 form again and stays.

Hopefully Waqa has a new contract on Gus's desk all ready to sign,

JFH can be a little inconsistent, but he has all the attributes to be the enforcer that we desperately need. The thing I like about him is that he is capable of targeting and shutting down an opponent, but without being a grub or giving away dumb penalties. Its a valuable skill to have if he can get it happening more often than not.

 

[franklin2323]

Aside from those guys over 30. It's too soon to write anyone off

 

[franklin2323]

I really hope Merrin can find his 2016 form again and stays.

Hopefully Waqa has a new contract on Gus's desk all ready to sign,

JFH can be a little inconsistent, but he has all the attributes to be the enforcer that we desperately need. The thing I like about him is that he is capable of targeting and shutting down an opponent, but without being a grub or giving away dumb penalties. Its a valuable skill to have if he can get it happening more often than not.

JFH I'd re-sign for 2 years. By that time if he is still doing those dumb things then goodbye

 

[umina panther]

Aside from those guys over 30. It's too soon to write anyone off

I'm very close with Katoa

 

[billypilgrimnz]

The thing I like about him is that he is capable of targeting and shutting down an opponent, but without being a grub or giving away dumb penalties. .

Are we talking about the same player here?

 

[franklin2323]

I'm very close with Katoa

I get that but he is 23 and has started for what 15 games? Inexperience is rife with the squad with that comes dumb stuff. Like JFH I'd give him 2 more seasons to better judge

 

[martielang]

Most will disagree but I'd sooner be re-signing Hetherington then JFH as our 'enforcer'. Would be on half the money & I just don't think JFH does enough with the ball. Doesn't seem to break many tackles, doesn't have an offload etc. Hetherington is very raw & very stupid, but I think there's some major upsides in his game & potential, & given the size of the likely contract, pretty limited risk if things don't turn out.

In saying that, JFH really surprised me the start of the year. Maybe i'm being a bit harsh.

 

[jane the pain]

Most will disagree but I'd sooner be re-signing Hetherington then JFH as our 'enforcer'. Would be on half the money & I just don't think JFH does enough with the ball. Doesn't seem to break many tackles, doesn't have an offload etc. Hetherington is very raw & very stupid, but I think there's some major upsides in his game & potential, & given the size of the likely contract, pretty limited risk if things don't turn out.

In saying that, JFH really surprised me the start of the year. Maybe i'm being a bit harsh.

Cheers for the laugh. JFH does not give out the penalties like Jack does.

 

[Buzzard Breath]

Most will disagree but I'd sooner be re-signing Hetherington then JFH as our 'enforcer'. Would be on half the money & I just don't think JFH does enough with the ball. Doesn't seem to break many tackles, doesn't have an offload etc. Hetherington is very raw & very stupid, but I think there's some major upsides in his game & potential, & given the size of the likely contract, pretty limited risk if things don't turn out.

In saying that, JFH really surprised me the start of the year. Maybe i'm being a bit harsh.

Hetherington has a lot of upside if he can get the ill discipline rubbish and bird brain moments out of his game. For a forward he has a lot of aggression. I like that when its needed.
In first grade we saw glimpse of his potential. He is not afraid to hit the line hard and has the ability to break it. He pulled off a big hit on Woods this year where it resulted in a turn over that turn the momentum our way. He just needs to control or limit his aggression. You don't need to belt the opposition players every tackle.
I think he can get better and his aggression can be controlled but I do think at best he will still have the odd moment of foolishness in his game.