May gone for the season.

[Black Panther]

Critta to Wing.

 

[Luke Bowden]

Don’t rule out Ivan playing Garner in the Centres..

Nahhh…. He wouldn’t ….. would he….. oh geezzz…. Nahh surely not….. back the Kids Ivan!!!

 

[snickers007]

Calling it now, I reckon Tiny has played his last game in Panthers colours.
I know he's contracted next season, but I think he'll be moved on.

Tito and Jenkins are both NRL ready now.
McLean is a freak and is probably 6-7 weeks of Cup away from being ready.
Cole will be ready next season.

 

[MugaB]

Critta to Wing.

This has to be the play, it can slot an other new guy in at centre, someone like turuva, and have tago and to"o together, no point keeping critta in the centres if he is going elsewhere next season

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

This has to be the play, it can slot an other new guy in at centre, someone like turuva, and have tago and to"o together, no point keeping critta in the centres if he is going elsewhere next season

no

 

[Black Panther]

This has to be the play, it can slot an other new guy in at centre, someone like turuva, and have tago and to"o together, no point keeping critta in the centres if he is going elsewhere next season

Turuva would be exposed badly on the Wing I think. As someone has said before, round 1 versus Brisbane that will more than likely have Cobbo and Oates seems a very unlikely match up in our favour.

Critta on the Wing works for me.

 

[Pomoz]

I got a chance to see that tackle. It wasn't that bad, just unfortunate. You could do that tackle ten more times, nothing happens.

The injury is exactly why I support the players to get as large a share of the NRL revenue as possible. I also support the RLPA putting funds to one side so the players have insurance for medical cover when they retire. If you give the money to the players most of them will waste it. It's like Superannuation. Without compulsory deductions from wages most people would retire with nothing.

With any luck, Taylan could be back by mid-October.

 

[MugaB]

I got a chance to see that tackle. It wasn't that bad, just unfortunate. You could do that tackle ten more times, nothing happens.

The injury is exactly why I support the players to get as large a share of the NRL revenue as possible. I also support the RLPA putting funds to one side so the players have insurance for medical cover when they retire. If you give the money to the players most of them will waste it. It's like Superannuation. Without compulsory deductions from wages most people would retire with nothing.

With any luck, Taylan could be back by mid-October.

I reckon comes back 2nd week of sept, serves his 2 weeks, then plays the GF.. sorted

 

[snickers007]

I reckon comes back 2nd week of sept, serves his 2 weeks, then plays the GF.. sorted

He serves his 2 weeks in Rds 1 & 2. His injury doesn't change that.

 

[Luke Bowden]

I reckon comes back 2nd week of sept, serves his 2 weeks, then plays the GF.. sorted

His suspension is gone Rnd 3

 

[MugaB]

His suspension is gone Rnd 3

But he is injured, i suppose that counts, but its not a real punishment if he litterally couldnt play

 

[Luke Bowden]

But he is injured, i suppose that counts, but its not a real punishment if he litterally couldnt play

It definitely counts

 

[jane the pain]

I reckon comes back 2nd week of sept, serves his 2 weeks, then plays the GF.. sorted

Wouldn't his suspension be counted in his enforced lay off?

 

[Hooked]

Calling it now, I reckon Tiny has played his last game in Panthers colours.
I know he's contracted next season, but I think he'll be moved on.

Tito and Jenkins are both NRL ready now.
McLean is a freak and is probably 6-7 weeks of Cup away from being ready.
Cole will be ready next season.

Interesting perspective.

 

[Munky]

Interesting perspective.

Staines went from future superstar in 2020 to listed on Gumtree in 2022.

May now has a compromised knee. He might come back just as good but if a fully fit winger comes in and performs at May's level it's easy decision to make.

 

[maple_69]

Agree this could easily be it for May. If McLean/Turuva/Jenkins/Cole get a good run and prove themselves, it makes sense to move May on a year early and stick with kids that will be on cheap deals for a few years.

This year
Edwards, Turuva, Critta, Jenkins, To'o, Luai, Cleary, Leota, Kenny, Fish, Hosking, Martin, Yeo, Luke, Tago, Leniu, Sorenson.

If Turuva is found out, you try McLean or moving Jenkins/Critta to wing.
If Jenkins isn't working, you try Cole or Turuva at centre. Or get Tago back to centre and Garner/Peach comes onto the bench.

Next year:
Edwards, Turuva/McLean, Cole/Turuva, Jenkins, To'o, Luai, Cleary, Leota, Kenny, Fish, Hosking, Martin, Yeo, Luke, Tago, L.Smith, Henry

Assumes Sorenson needs to take his payday elsewhere from next year also.

 

[Someone2]

you shouldn’t be able to serve a suspension while injured so his suspension should be post phoned till 2024

 

[jane the pain]

you shouldn’t be able to serve a suspension while injured so his suspension should be post phoned till 2024

You, sir, take the cake

 

[Fangs]

you shouldn’t be able to serve a suspension while injured so his suspension should be post phoned till 2024

Should take a holiday with Ryan Matterson. He has about $4,000 to spend and 3 weeks with nothing to do.

 

[Luke Bowden]

you shouldn’t be able to serve a suspension while injured so his suspension should be post phoned till 2024

how on earth would that work, clubs would just not mention the injury until after the suspension had been served.

Clubs aren’t required to announce injuries.