2020 season

[franklin2323]

Like ive already said go watch some old Jamie Lyon footage. A centre can be a massive part of playmaking and yes im 100% backing him over Luai

Gidley. Girds, Lyon plenty of centres that could ball play back in the day

 

[franklin2323]

Go after Oates then if we are moving Mansour

 

[OldPanther]

There is talk around town that Josh Mansour’s days as a winger are numbered. An off-season move to the back row could be on the cards as the coaching staff look to maximise his contribution to the team. It’s no secret that Mansour has struggled on the wing this season and his low try scoring tally is a real concern for coach Ivan Cleary. Mansour is on good money and the club wants to get the best return for their investment.
Anyone who thinks the idea is crazy need only look at 1996 when Matt Adamson made the successful move from fullback to second-rower. Stranger things have happened.

https://westernweekender.com.au/2019/08/masked-panther-mansour-set-for-shock-switch/

Issue is we are stacked in the backrow. Worth a try for Sauce but probably not at Penrith

What Dave said. It's our strongest position and we are absolutely stacked with talent. The only way it's worth it is if he can still put up 100m+ a game and, like the article says, to get a return on his contract.

 

[age.s]

If a "low try tally" is a concern for Ivan maybe he could try setting up structured plays designed to actually put his outside men into space in attacking positions. Waqa suddenly looked much more like old Waqa when Moses started feeding him good ball. Quelle surprise.

Mansours been good since he was dropped. So far from our biggest problem and one of the few experienced players in the squad. I reckon he could make a good backrower but if not we shouldn't be looking to boot him.

 

[Westernised Panther]

Would Sauce need to bulk up a little more to play in the 2nd row?

 

[ACTPanthers]

Would Sauce need to bulk up a little more to play in the 2nd row?

Probably a little bit, but it wouldn't be much surely - He's pretty nuggety for a winger so I don't think the transition would be too hard for him

 

[age.s]

He's listed at 98kg, same weight as Martin.

 

[Fangs]

First big move complete.

https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2019/08/30/koroisau-signs-with-panthers/

Penrith Panthers is delighted to announce Apisai Koroisau will return to the club next season on a three-year deal.

The 26-year-old hooker has committed to Panthers until at least the end of 2022.

Koroisau played 16 games at Panthers in 2015 before spending the last four seasons with Manly Sea Eagles.

“I’m thrilled that we’ve been able to bring Api back to the club,” Panthers coach Ivan Cleary said.

“I had a high opinion of Api when I coached him previously and his game has only continued to develop in recent years.

“He’s a man of good character and will provide valuable experience and leadership for our young squad moving forward.”

 

[Fangs]

1.Edwards
6.Luai
7.Cleary
9.Korisau

Korisau should make life for Cleary a lot easier. I think they will compliment each other well.

And we've got another option in Burton who honestly looks like he could play anywhere in the spine.

 

[chrisD]

I'm now of the Burton to fb Edwards to wing and we need a centre or two mindset.

 

[ACTPanthers]

2020 just started looking better with Api coming back

 

[Panfas]

Welcome back Api

 

[OldPanther]

I think everyone is very Api with this signing and the implications for 2020.

 

[Dave's mate]

I think everyone is very Api with this signing and the implications for 2020.

Very nice

 

[franklin2323]

Scott and Oates should be next targets. Then either of the Canberra halfbacks

 

[martielang]

I still reckon our best no.14 option is Katoa. I don't think Egan or Kenny offer anymore impact wise & both cover less positions.

 

[Dave's mate]

I still reckon our best no.14 option is Katoa. I don't think Egan or Kenny offer anymore impact wise & both cover less positions.

Katoa can't pass the ball and he's been lunted anyways

 

[martielang]

Katoa can't pass the ball and he's been lunted anyways

He has not been lunted, he has been punted.

Passing is quality. Absolute myth that he can't pass, far superior to any other option. His decision making when fatigued is where he struggles.

 

[Panther_Daz]

This Koroisau signing definitely helps push us back into top 8 contention in 2020.

We are still a superstar or 2 away from a premiership though.

 

[Pomoz]

He has not been lunted, he has been punted.

Passing is quality. Absolute myth that he can't pass, far superior to any other option. His decision making when fatigued is where he struggles.

To be fair to him, he would be fitter at a club without the Pie Face fitness regime. Instead the poor bloke looks like the "before' picture at weight watchers.