Question to Penrith fans about Tim Grant

[The Pelican]

What's happening with Grant. Has he had a falling out with Cleary or something because he is by far your best Front Rower imo. You guys couldn't make a dent in Parra's line today but yet he sits in reserve grade? He's gone from SOO to reserve grade despite being one of the best props in the game imo (correct me if i'm wrong). I'd love to have him at the Roosters starting alongside JWH.

What's wrong. Is Gus and Cleary trying to force him out like Jennings and Lewis etc because i am genuinely confused about it?

 

[soc123_au]

The rest of us are confused as well. His form has been down on his best, but still should easily make the 17 in any club.

 

[chrisD]

What form? He's played one game and a trial, in which he was good. I was fine with Cleary dropping Grant to bench last season when he allowed opposition players to bulldozer over him for tries two weeks in a row, but somehow I doubt anyone will pay a similar price for the similar softness this week. Grant is as good as gone, there's no way back from being out of Cleary's favour and being out of Cleary's favour seems a pretty common place for star players Cleary didn't get to sign off on.

 

[box57l]

He was supposedly asked to drop a clause out of his contract a number of weeks back without his manager in attendance, or even in the country, he rightfully refused. The knock on effect is the club will do anything possible to persuade him to leave, you cant say no to the Duke, same treatment Jennings and Lewis received. Its an absolute disgrace, we missed him tonight.

 

[abpanther]

http://m.nrl.com/axed-grant-facing-uncertain-penrith-future/tabid/10874/newsid/77222/default.aspx

 

[The Pelican]

It definitely has a Jennings/Lewis feel about it. Would love to see the Roosters pick him up for next year if he is actually not wanted because he is one of the best props in the game when he's on imo.

 

[franklin2323]

Yep. He's gone doesn't get on with the coach. I have no issue not playing him if form's not up to it.

He should of played NSW Cup atleast in round 2. He won't play well with no form... Though the farce that was Manu playing tonight with nothing behind him will happen again before we play a fit Grant.

Cleary has picked only 3 props plenty & everytime it's ended like tonight belted by a very average pack.

 

[Sime_11]

according to clubs FB account, Tim will not be leaving Penrith.

However doesnt say he has extended etc.

when does his contract expire?

 

[Big Mick]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...7377766084.177880.204445076084&type=1&theater

|CLUB STATEMENT|

In response to some media reports regarding player Tim Grant, Panthers Executive General Manager Rugby League Phil Gould today confirms that Tim will not be leaving the club.

“It is my hope and I’m sure Tim’s hope, that he gets to play many more years with the Panthers, and that would be the best result for all concerned”.

The club and Tim will not be making any further comment.

 

[HankScorpio]

according to clubs FB account, Tim will not be leaving Penrith.

However doesnt say he has extended etc.

when does his contract expire?

Contracted until end of 2015 according to zero tackle.

 

[BranVan3000]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...7377766084.177880.204445076084&type=1&theater

|CLUB STATEMENT|

In response to some media reports regarding player Tim Grant, Panthers Executive General Manager Rugby League Phil Gould today confirms that Tim will not be leaving the club.

?It is my hope and I?m sure Tim?s hope, that he gets to play many more years with the Panthers, and that would be the best result for all concerned?.

The club and Tim will not be making any further comment.

Reads like a statement that's worded so Gould won't look like he has contradicted himself if Grant does get released

Gould is a smart operator, he will squeeze every penny out of a release situation to the Panthers advantage

 

[franklin2323]

Reads like a statement that's worded so Gould won't look like he has contradicted himself if Grant does get released

Gould is a smart operator, he will squeeze every penny out of a release situation to the Panthers advantage

Yeah there was a similar comment about Jennings and not going after Thurston. We don't play stuff out in the media this may just be that.... Though we have to take them for their word

 

[betcats]

Yeah there was a similar comment about Jennings and not going after Thurston. We don't play stuff out in the media this may just be that.... Though we have to take them for their word

I hope its not but I really think this is just that. A press release advising he "hopes" Tim will be here long term is not particularly strong wording from a guy who should 100percent know what the situation is.

I still back Gus to make the right decision on Grant and Mckendry, but I would be lying if I said I wasn't worried or concerned about whats going on.

 

[franklin2323]

I hope its not but I really think this is just that. A press release advising he "hopes" Tim will be here long term is not particularly strong wording from a guy who should 100percent know what the situation is.

I still back Gus to make the right decision on Grant and Mckendry, but I would be lying if I said I wasn't worried or concerned about whats going on.

Both are the age to hit their straps soon. Grant gets the Long serving player allowance and a 3rd party sponsor. Probably put him on the books for to $350-450k which is what he would get elsewhere

 

[Doomednow]

I reckon its something personal. If his contract is up 2015 it makes no sense to move along a prop like himwhen we can get the long service discount, unless we have eyes on someone else. No idea who that would be though.

 

[Buzzard Breath]

I reckon its something personal. If his contract is up 2015 it makes no sense to move along a prop like himwhen we can get the long service discount, unless we have eyes on someone else. No idea who that would be though.

I reckon its personal too. You would think with the long serving discount coming up and being one of the few local juniors in the side we would have no problems fitting him in.

 

[JJ]

I reckon its something personal. If his contract is up 2015 it makes no sense to move along a prop like himwhen we can get the long service discount, unless we have eyes on someone else. No idea who that would be though.

Fifita is looking for a gig....:sarcasm:

Seriously though, hope they sort this out - props of Grant's quality are pretty rare

 

[Thirsty Panther]

Be interesting to see if TG gets picked in the first grade team tomorrow. We need some starch in the forwards badly.

 

[billypilgrimnz]

We'll probably just continue with our experiment of taking one of our most effective ball playing second rowers and turning him into a prop, just so we can guarantee even fewer offloads in the forwards.

 

[MaxPower]

Fifita is looking for a gig....:sarcasm:

Seriously though, hope they sort this out - props of Grant's quality are pretty rare

Fringe origin quality props ain't rare. Every team has one. Latimore has been doing a similar job to Grant for less than half the price.