Panthers re-sign foward trio.

[Caged Panther]

From Panthers Interactive.

PENRITH RE-SIGNS THREE MORE
Apr 01 - The Panthers have re-signed another three members of their successful 2003 Premiership winning side – Joel Clinton, Joe Galuvao and Luke Swain.

Galuvao and Swain have signed until the end of season 2006 with Clinton putting his name on the line until the end of season 2007.

“This is a continuation of the process to keep this side together,” Penrith CEO Shane Richardson said today.

Shane said that the thing that had impressed him was the attitude of the players.

“They want to stay with us and they want to keep the side together. Their contract requests will help us to achieve that. This is a great positive for the club.”

Asked if he had ever held any doubts that he would be staying with the Panthers, Clinton said: “No, none at all. It’s my home club – I was a junior here. I got the news from my manager last night and I haven’t had the smile off my face since then.”

Swain, also a Penrith junior, was another who said he had never entertained the idea of going anywhere else. “(John) Langy’s too good to me – he gives me time to study and stuff in between training and playing.” He is at university part time, studying sports science.

“Penrith has shown faith me and I am very pleased to stay,” Galuvao said. “I came here to get a chance and look what’s happened - now I have to do the job for the next few years.”

 

[Fibroman]

3 very good signings. I think all 3 players have improvement in them. That should boost the whole team's spirits for the clash of the season on Friday night.

 

[Tupac Shakur]

Stoked! Now with the coach resigned and 3 key forwards, we need to focus on Priddo!

 

[*Sandy*]

Definately...we want to keep priddo. Great news.

 

[Caged Panther]

does that mean we don't want to re-sign girds PK :lol: :lol: :lol: (assuming of course he doesn't want to retire)

 

[PeterBrown]

I do not think we should resign girdler.

It would cost way too much money, half a million or so.

We already have heaps of good centres and wingers; e.g. Rooney, Lewis, Roberts, Paul Whatawira (I can't spell his last name).

 

[choc_soldier]

\\/ Great news! 8)

I think Girds will pull up stumps at the end of the year, and with Bangers (Lang) retiring, it'll free up a whole heap of money.

It's safe to say that most of the players up for contract want to stay... bloody well hope so!

WE MUST RE-SIGN PRIDDO!

 

[choc_soldier]

Paul Whatawira (I can't spell his last name).

Allow me! :lol:

Whatuira.

 

[Big Panther Cool]

Priddo is a priority.

Then once he's signed up, Ross is next.

Followed by Rodney & Pritchard

 

[*Sandy*]

does that mean we don't want to re-sign girds PK :lol: :lol: :lol: (assuming of course he doesn't want to retire)

PK is starting up a kitty to keep Girds....I will be begging every fan that walks through panther's gates to give up their wealth to keep him!

 

[choc_soldier]

Can I give it to retain Priddo instead... :shock:

 

[Kiwipanther]

lol

PP your walking on thin ice brother haha. I'll call the Paramedics for u now in advance :lol: :lol:

 

[Big Mick]

Girds will be retiring at the end of this season. says it in the telegraph today.

 

[Caged Panther]

so it looks like your efforts will be in vein then PK. That being the case the money should go to LP.

 

[*Sandy*]

Considering the announcements of 3 being re-signed...I had an inkling that Girds had given them answer on his future...just hope he wasn't pressured but he certainly has lived a dream career in Rugby League....pretty much achieved it all! ;-)

If I have to for Priddo...I will! ;-) I did the best I could for Satts and I now live in this forum but it doesnt stop me from being heard at the ground!!