General Discussion Thread

[Smug Panther]

6 months is almost a lifetime in league. I'll wait to near to end of year before writing him off.

Can't tackle and at his age he won't somehow learn now

 

[ODC]

MG has long retired.

That’s why I call him mg

 

[DinkyDi]

Lang on League: 'Next man up' mantra is guiding the Panthers • The Western Weekender

It’s a popular sporting phrase, one which I’m sure every league supporter has heard at least once.

westernweekender.com.au

 

[Whino]

Bennett misses out on another.

The PONG re-signs.

‘I can feel something happening here, I want to be a part of it’: Why Ponga re-signed with Knights

The Knights star has ended the long-running and, at times, contentious saga by rejecting an offer from the Dolphins to stay in Newcastle.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Sime_11]

surely Wayne goes hard for Munster and Walsh? lands one of them and he is instantly in a better position then Newcastle.

Knights wont make Top 4 with Ponga whilst he is there and 100% guarantee he breaks contract to leave the Knights at some point.

 

[Iamback]

surely Wayne goes hard for Munster and Walsh? lands one of them and he is instantly in a better position then Newcastle.

Knights wont make Top 4 with Ponga whilst he is there and 100% guarantee he breaks contract to leave the Knights at some point.

No way Munster stays at Storm. Dolphins can pay the most so you would think they go there.

Atleast Api and Kiks got sorted early so it didn't drag on

 

[John Hamblin]

The Bulldogs are now last. They discarded Keiran Foran, Morgan Harper and Reimus Smith. Guess what they all became regular starters for top 4 clubs add Nick Meaney 5 games this year from a possible 6. Their replacements Braiden Burns Brent Naden are they better than Harper and Smith no way. Thats part of their problem they cant keep the right players.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

No way Munster stays at Storm. Dolphins can pay the most so you would think they go there.

Atleast Api and Kiks got sorted early so it didn't drag on

In a funny kind of way that makes it easier. Both players were offered HUGE money by the dogs and W/T.

I don't blame any player taking the money and running, especially when it's done in a timely manner, like both of these were.

For us Panther fans, it's part of life. We can't keep them all.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

surely Wayne goes hard for Munster and Walsh? lands one of them and he is instantly in a better position then Newcastle.

Knights wont make Top 4 with Ponga whilst he is there and 100% guarantee he breaks contract to leave the Knights at some point.

I personally struggle with the continual circus that surrounds the Ponga's both young and old.

It gets tiring real fast.

 

[Iamback]

In a funny kind of way that makes it easier. Both players were offered HUGE money by the dogs and W/T.

I don't blame any player taking the money and running, especially when it's done in a timely manner, like both of these were.

For us Panther fans, it's part of life. We can't keep them all.

Can't keep them all but an elite hooker is pretty important

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Can't keep them all but an elite hooker is pretty important

I agree. But not if it breaks your salary cap, or bends it massively out of shape.

As I've said earlier I'm sure plans are in place. I'll wait for them to be unveiled at the end of the year.

 

[DinkyDi]

Not Panther related, however, this is bad news for Nathan Stapleton and his family.

 

[John Hamblin]

I have ALWAYS rated Charlie Staines but with the emergence of Taylan May who is yet unsigned for next year the powers that be may consider releasing Charlie at the end of the season.

 

[Smug Panther]

I have ALWAYS rated Charlie Staines but with the emergence of Taylan May who is yet unsigned for next year the powers that be may consider releasing Charlie at the end of the season.

You'd only consider it if we got someone in return. A hooker perhaps

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

This is a fascinating read: Almost 30 juniors across the NRL and ESL that were developed by Penrith Panthers.

Showing the costs involved too:

Price of success: Panthers spending $17 million a year to dominate the game

Penrith agreed to open the books to the Herald for a detailed insight into what it costs to run a successful rugby league program and develop the next Nathan Cleary.

www.smh.com.au

 

[forby]

What would the NRL do without the Panthers?

 

[soc123_au]

This is a fascinating read: Almost 30 juniors across the NRL and ESL that were developed by Penrith Panthers.

Showing the costs involved too:

Price of success: Panthers spending $17 million a year to dominate the game

Penrith agreed to open the books to the Herald for a detailed insight into what it costs to run a successful rugby league program and develop the next Nathan Cleary.

www.smh.com.au

Having Suali in there is a stretch along with a few others, but that said there is no denying the work the club does is top notch.

 

[Westernised Panther]

Having Suali in there is a stretch along with a few others, but that said there is no denying the work the club does is top notch.

Same with Damien Cook

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

When a list like this is prepared......there are always some that folks may question.

Cook in 2010 and 2011 played under 20's for Penrith. So in my opinion he qualifies. Money was spent on coaching him during that time (junior development)

Suali until the age of 12 played rugby league in the Penrith district for the Glenmore Park brumbies.

Both players mentioned had money spent on their by Penrith Panthers in some shape or form.

 

[Whino]

Not Panther related, however, this is bad news for Nathan Stapleton and his family.

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Shithouse news. That sucks.