Lewis Brown -->> Penwiff

[NZ Warrior]

http://www.warriors.co.nz/default.a...wn-leaving-vodafone-warriors-at-end-of-season

- Outright stolen from Warriors.co.nz

Bit of a shame, but tbh, we have backrowers coming out of our ears AND nose.

Good luck, Lewis.

 

[Fast Eddie]

True, but Lewi Brown is better than most of them.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

True, but Lewi Brown is better than most of them.

Probably comes at a higher price than most of them too. All the best Sharky, you've been a good servant to the club.

 

[hitman82]

That's a pity but we can cover this loss. Elijah Taylor has a similar attacking game but is defensively far superior.

 

[Fast Eddie]

I'd say that money wouldn't have played a big part, we could have easily matched the Panthers offer I'd imagine. Would have been about getting to start, and not having to play under Brian McClennan ;-)

 

[Fast Eddie]

That's a pity but we can cover this loss. Elijah Taylor has a similar attacking game but is defensively far superior.

I disagree in a big way that Taylor and Brown have similar attacking games.

 

[vvvrulz]

I disagree in a big way that Taylor and Brown have similar attacking games.

I second that, Taylor only seems to throw that no-look pass.

 

[hitman82]

I disagree in a big way that Taylor and Brown have similar attacking games.

Did you ever watch Brown play in the centres? His passing game ain't that flash either sunshine!

Also, if you'd watched Taylor in the U20s you'd realise what he is capable of. Cleary introduced him as a tacklebot, and he is only just starting to use his ball playing skills in first grade. trust me, Taylor will develop into a far better player than Brown.

 

[hitman82]

I'd say that money wouldn't have played a big part, we could have easily matched the Panthers offer I'd imagine. Would have been about getting to start, and not having to play under Brian McClennan ;-)

:lol: I love your attitude.

 

[Meth]

He's on radio sport now. Says the reason he is going is because he wants to play more minutes and in the backrow

 

[Meth]

Whether that's true or not, I fully support him wanting to play in the backrow, rather than in the centres

 

[hitman82]

He's on radio sport now. Says the reason he is going is because he wants to play more minutes and in the backrow

Fair enough then. The article I read said we couldn't match their offer.
But I can totally understand where he's coming from - we have Mateo as our ball playing second rower, and Mannering and Taylor are pretty much 80 minute players. Not to mention Luck returning at some stage!
Brown is likely to end up in the Vulcans before long.

 

[NZ Warrior]

But he won't be able to do the Shark Fin after scoring a try, if he goes to Penwiff!

 

[vvvrulz]

Will be interested to see how Bluey uses him for the rest of the season now.

 

[Juju]

I think Lewi just likes the idea of wearing pink...
Kidding, bit of a sad loss - wish him all the best

 

[abpanther]

As Penrith fan, how do you guys rate this signing?

Given that we have guys like Ciraldo, Smith and Newton starting in our backrow, I suspect this is a nice upgrade?

 

[hitman82]

Will be interested to see how Bluey uses him for the rest of the season now.

I don't know if this would change anything selectionwise. Bluey still wants to pick the best 17 every week, and ultimately win the trophy. Unless you ask Feddie, who seems to believe Bluey is some kind of evil saboteur :lol:

 

[hitman82]

As Penrith fan, how do you guys rate this signing?

Given that we have guys like Ciraldo, Smith and Newton starting in our backrow, I suspect this is a nice upgrade?

It's a f**kin top-dog signing. Brown is a gun player and will be for many years to come.

 

[vvvrulz]

His strength is mainly strong ball carrys and making quick metres. A good attacking option but can be a bit questionable in defence at times. The back row his definitely his home and he should never have been put in the centres.

 

[Mixmasterreece]

As Penrith fan, how do you guys rate this signing?

Given that we have guys like Ciraldo, Smith and Newton starting in our backrow, I suspect this is a nice upgrade?

He is a major upgrade on the likes of Ciraldo, Smith and Newton.