Rumoured and Confirmed signings - Part 4

[herbert henry1908]

Depends where you want to spend the money. What is he on $700k? That would buy JAC

No way he gets the current deal again. I’d give him two years @ 400k.

He hasn’t played rep footy since we signed him, so he’d know with that and his age his value is way down.

If we can move on Whare or Mansour we might have 500-600k to have a run at a decent back.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Tamou won’t be necessary after this year imo, I like him but if Heathro and Moses have good years we do not need him, Fish and Yeo are part of that middle rotation and experienced enough to be leaders, after this year we have better captain options than we did heading into this season, you could make Api or Yeo captain next season or even Fish.

Unless there’s a star we can sign, I wouldn’t be letting Tamou go. We can get him for a pretty cheap price and the experience is invaluable.

His experience is even more valuable if this season gets cancelled.

 

[betcats]

Wasn't there a story recently saying we were negotiating but the snag was he wants two years and we only want to give him one more year?

 

[betcats]

Unless there’s a star we can sign, I wouldn’t be letting Tamou go. We can get him for a pretty cheap price and the experience is invaluable.

His experience is even more valuable if this season gets cancelled.

I think we will be fine after this year for experience in the forwards. If it gets cancelled that is a different matter but if not I just don't see the need. If he is on a modest contract for one more year sure then its probably a good option but if he wants more I don't think we have to keep him for his experience. IF we can save a little bit on his replacement then put the extra towards trying to get another outside back. After Crichton who still has a lot o prove who is the next outside back up in terms of replacing Whare and Mansour long term?

 

[franklin2323]

No way he gets the current deal again. I’d give him two years @ 400k.

He hasn’t played rep footy since we signed him, so he’d know with that and his age his value is way down.

If we can move on Whare or Mansour we might have 500-600k to have a run at a decent back.

Assuming a the season isn’t cut short. You would think Leota/Hetherington improve enough to take his role. I’d try to move on both those guys

 

[franklin2323]

Not worth that imo

Won’t cost that but gives us room to sign him and have some left over

 

[Dean Faraway]

Depends where you want to spend the money. What is he on $700k? That would buy JAC

JAC is never coming to the Panthers

 

[Buzzard Breath]

Wasn't there a story recently saying we were negotiating but the snag was he wants two years and we only want to give him one more year?

A couple of weeks ago there was by Dean Ritchie. He claimed negotiations had just started. No mention of any duration from what I can recall.

 

[OldPanther]

Look at the bottom left text. Is he looking for a club or a woman

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

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Look at the bottom left text. Is he looking for a club or a woman

I have no idea.

After the way Lui played last weekend.....................who knows ?

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

It's not on his account at the moment, so I have no idea.

 

[TheFrog]

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Look at the bottom left text. Is he looking for a club or a woman

If it's the latter this would not seem in accordance with the NRL's strategies in player isolation.

 

[mxlegend99]

Looking for an NRL 5/8? Id refer to him as a reserve grader personally.

Although if he broke the law the media would think he was an NRL star.

 

[TheFrog]

Looking for an NRL 5/8? Id refer to him as a reserve grader personally.

Although if he broke the law the media would think he was an NRL star.

If the season continues much past this weekend and with reserve grade stopped players in the 30 are going to have to be rotated to keep them match fit, so expect him to get a run in the side sooner rather than later. Perhaps the NRL will change the interchange rules for the duration of this crisis and even allow a larger squad each game.

 

[TheFrog]

No way he gets the current deal again. I’d give him two years @ 400k.

Sounds about right.

 

[Panther Mick]

Hollis earns Panthers promotion
Penrith Panthers is delighted to announce forward Pat Hollis has been upgraded to the club’s NRL development list.

Previously on a train-and-trial contract, the promotion allows Hollis to keep training with the 32-man NRL squad in accordance with the current protocols.

The 27-year-old Windsor Wolves junior said he was thrilled to have the opportunity to continue working towards his goal of an NRL debut.

“I’ve played footy for a long time now but this is the best opportunity I’ve ever had and I want to make the most of it,” Hollis said.

“Panthers has always been my home club and the club I grew up following, which makes signing this deal even more special.

“It’s my ultimate goal to earn an NRL debut and this is just another exciting step in the right direction.

Hollis first pulled on Panthers colours as a member of the club’s SG Ball side in 2012 and was part of the premiership-winning Panthers NYC squad in 2013.

However he only managed sporadic reserve grade appearances over the next two years, followed by a season with Sunshine Coast Falcons in the Queensland Cup.

Hollis returned to Sydney, plying his trade in the Ron Massey Cup, before his NRL aspirations were suddenly revived with an outstanding season for St Marys last year.

He was crowned Ron Massey Cup Player of the Year while also earning eight appearances for Panthers in the Canterbury Cup.
“It’s great to see Pat’s journey with Panthers come full circle,” Panthers General Manager Rugby League Matt Cameron said.

“His recent progression into our NRL squad highlights the importance of the development pathway we have built with St Marys.

“The way Pat balanced the demands of full-time training with his work opportunities during the pre-season is testament to his character and his commitment.”
https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2020/05/07/hollis-earns-panthers-promotion/

 

[Kev07]

Shawn Blore released from contract to take up offer with another club

 

[Luke Bowden]

Shawn Blore released from contract to take up offer with another club

Not gonna lie, that sucks.

best of luck to him, he’s got a bright future.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Wow, he was the next big thing not long ago. This one could really come back to bite.

 

[herbert henry1908]

I’m not a keep everyone type of person, you need to let some go. But I’m stunned we’ve let Blore go without seeing what he can do in first grade.

This kid has been a star at every level he’s played at, I’d sooner let someone else go.