2026 rumoured and confirmed signings

[betcats]

But why is that wrong? The Roosters have nowhere near the local players to build postcode juniors. They have to get them from elsewhere and put the same effort in that the Panthers do for a giftwrapped Cambridge Park local.

If other clubs that are struggling put the same effort and expertise into development as the Roosters, they might be just as succesful.

Postcode juniors mean nothing. How do Melbourne get enough locals with a single league in Melbourne. What do Perth do?

The more clubs that put effort into development the better for the NRL. Postcodes don't matter, effort and investment does. If you can instil some of your club's DNA into a young player during their development, they will give you just as much as a postcode junior.

JFH couldn't be more Penrith if he drove a Torana, wore a flannelete shirt and thongs and drank at the Pioneer Tavern. Dyl and Yeo the same. Penrith DNA right there.

Its wrong becuase the list is for local juniors and as you say the rooster dont have local juniors.

The roosters are a top development club but they are not developing locals so why would they be on the top of a list for developing local juniors? If just a list of develop juniors in general they belong up there, but if we are talking local juniors there is a difference. The central west or north coast is not penrith, we should get credit for scouting and developing the area no doubt but if you want to call Yeo or Martin or Edwards a local junior i dont really agree with that definition. It doesnt make them any less to say that.

When JFH felt a need to go home he went to another country, Im sure he loves penrith and feels a strong connection but hes a proud Kiwi, to call him a local junior makes little sense to me.

 

[Munky]

The QCup likely has clubs developing the younger players rather than the NRL sides.

Hence the low ranking for the two Brisbane teams.

 

[BossleyPanther]

The QCup likely has clubs developing the younger players rather than the NRL sides.

Hence the low ranking for the two Brisbane teams.

But isn't that still part of their feeder club?

 

[Pomoz]

Its wrong becuase the list is for local juniors and as you say the rooster dont have local juniors.

The roosters are a top development club but they are not developing locals so why would they be on the top of a list for developing local juniors? If just a list of develop juniors in general they belong up there, but if we are talking local juniors there is a difference. The central west or north coast is not penrith, we should get credit for scouting and developing the area no doubt but if you want to call Yeo or Martin or Edwards a local junior i dont really agree with that definition. It doesnt make them any less to say that.

When JFH felt a need to go home he went to another country, Im sure he loves penrith and feels a strong connection but hes a proud Kiwi, to call him a local junior makes little sense to me.

I get you and on literal interpretation you are spot on. Indeed a local junior is a postcode junior. My point is that development is the key to ours and the NRL’s success. A local junior list is actually pointless since it would exclude the Australian Captain, Yeo, and a future immortal, Cameron Smith. Both players would no doubt look to the extensive development and coaching they received as a major factor in their success.

A list showing who builds their own players regardless of postcode, is far more meaningful. Some clubs just get the cheque book out and aren’t interested in building a culture and long term success. The addition of more teams will make that approach harder, because there are simply more cheque books available.

When Ivan took over 3/4 of our spine was first graders from other cubs. Oh, the horror of it all.

 

[betcats]

I get you and on literal interpretation you are spot on. Indeed a local junior is a postcode junior. My point is that development is the key to ours and the NRL’s success. A local junior list is actually pointless since it would exclude the Australian Captain, Yeo, and a future immortal, Cameron Smith. Both players would no doubt look to the extensive development and coaching they received as a major factor in their success.

A list showing who builds their own players regardless of postcode, is far more meaningful. Some clubs just get the cheque book out and aren’t interested in building a culture and long term success. The addition of more teams will make that approach harder, because there are simply more cheque books available.

When Ivan took over 3/4 of our spine was first graders from other cubs. Oh, the horror of it all.

Im being a little pedantic i get that. But for me part of the tribalism that makes me love the club is seeing local kids come through so i like the distinction. I value any juniors and i do look at say central west as 'ours'. And development is development i dont really care where a player comes from if they are good. But on a club level im proud that we are giving local kids a chance to make it.

 

[Murraymob1]

The definition of a local junior was always going to have to change.The reality of the demographics of immigration has meant some areas and new developments are not going to produce little to no nrl players
Marsden park prime example a booming area area under parramatta junior league having a 90% Indian residency..Unlikely to produce any nrl players
The roosters are another where the figures don’t match the development they are doing.Look at there first grade side many came through the lower grades to debut at the roosters but of course did not come from Bondi .I don’t care where they come from when they hold the trophy high up the panthers

 

[Black Magik]

My opinion is the Broncos should be similar to Penrith and the Warriors where their fans gets pi$$ed off when good juniors get poached and outrageously proud when a local junior makes grade.
Having only 3 in their 30 is very sad.

 

[Old and Disgruntled]

Another May caught up in "Videos" according to Fox Sports.

 

[Oldpanther86]

Another May caught up in "Videos" according to Fox Sports.

Sounds like some kind of revenge thing from his ex he's getting the legal people involved. Terell so far has been well behaved........ so far.

 

[BxTom]

Sounds like some kind of revenge thing from his ex he's getting the legal people involved. Terell so far has been well behaved........ so far.

Tick, tick, tick...

 

[Goonji]

“Perth Bears eye another player from Panthers

Meanwhile, the Perth Bears have reportedly identified their next signing targets. Fresh from snaring Panthers players Liam Henry and Scott Sorensen, the Bears will reportedly now target young Penrith half Jack Cole and Warriors forward Marata Niukore.”

Broncos in danger of losing another Origin star as Perth target third player from Panthers — Yahoo Sport Australia

It would be a blow for Broncos fans. Read more here.

apple.news

 

[age.s]

Yeah doesn't sound like he's done anything wrong here. I mean, I'd suggest allowing yourself to be filmed in such a state is never a good idea, but I seem to have a very different compass to the kids these days.

 

[SirPies&Beers]

“Perth Bears eye another player from Panthers

Meanwhile, the Perth Bears have reportedly identified their next signing targets. Fresh from snaring Panthers players Liam Henry and Scott Sorensen, the Bears will reportedly now target young Penrith half Jack Cole and Warriors forward Marata Niukore.”

Broncos in danger of losing another Origin star as Perth target third player from Panthers — Yahoo Sport Australia

It would be a blow for Broncos fans. Read more here.

apple.news

would pantherino fans care much if cole went to bears? @Red&BlackBear was saying almost 8 months ago that cole was being eyed. he said it was the ban gardiner connection

 

[Chins]

would pantherino fans care much if cole went to bears? @Red&BlackBear was saying almost 8 months ago that cole was being eyed. he said it was the ban gardiner connection

No Ivan signed a direct replacement in Blaize. Best for everyone if he moves on.

 

[Oldpanther86]

would pantherino fans care much if cole went to bears? @Red&BlackBear was saying almost 8 months ago that cole was being eyed. he said it was the ban gardiner connection

Not particularly. Hopped he'd kick on but we've got as good or better.

 

[SirPies&Beers]

No Ivan signed a direct replacement in Blaize. Best for everyone if he moves on.

what do ya reckon he is currently on $$ wise

did panthers have hopes he'd be burto v2?

 

[IcemanCleary]

Not particularly. Hopped he'd kick on but we've got as good or better.

Got plenty of better options in lower grades, skipps, birve and moran just to name a few

 

[Oldpanther86]

Got plenty of better options in lower grades, skipps, birve and moran just to name a few

Somehow I think we'll survive

 

[Luke Bowden]

what do ya reckon he is currently on $$ wise

did panthers have hopes he'd be burto v2?

We’d have him on close to minimum.

No, I don’t think he’s ever been compared to Burto, although he has played a bit in the centres where he struggled defensively for a while.
To his credit his defence has improved, but his attack has stalled.

Most think he’d make a great 14, but that position doesn’t seem as important anymore, so that leaves poor Jack stuck, pretty good at a few positions, but not great at any.

I wish him well, seems like a great kid, but we obviously don’t have a need for him.

 

[age.s]

I reckon Cole would be a good pickup for the Bears. Hes not the complete package but hes a tough kid with a good attitude by all accounts. Deserves a good shot at NRL level that he wont get here. The kind of player they should be targeting.