Rumoured and Confirmed signings - Part 4

[WestyLife]

Cleary is the best 7 in the nrl this season. Why would the Panthers move him to 9 in 2 years just to play Burton in the halves?

It would never ever happen.

 

[Smug Panther]

And I thought the Cleary to 9 clowns were long gone

 

[Fangs]

Those days are over. But in an alternate reality he plays 9 and Luai 6 during Maloney's tenure. He goes on to become one of the best hookers in the competition and we win the 2018 premiership.

Tele even runs a story on it:

'I aways wanted to play there'

*Cleary, football in hand leaning against a concrete support column staring intently into the camera*

...Though I do prefer our current reality.

 

[kinghippo]

How is Ash Taylor going on his $1m a season? Clubs want to see more before they give out that cash.

Tedesco
Ponga
Fifita
Possibly Cam Smith ( If he plays on)

all signed new deals on $1m a year all aren't halves. So there is no rule that says only halves can get a huge payday

To get that money he needs to play SOO, Finals or both. He won't do that at the Dogs for the next couple of seasons atleast.

So I don't see how not signing a 2 year extension here ie not better for him long term

Mr 10% manager will no doubt do what is best for his back pocket rather than what is best for the player

To add to that point look at the graveyard of young halves that come into weak teams after dominating lower grades and get dropped very quickly.
Canterbury have had a heap over the last few years, dragons, knights and NZ also.

Coming through the ranks at a top team like the storm or Penrith can get you a big contract quicker, like Nikorima or Croft. They may not be shining again behind poor forwards but they are getting paid well.

 

[herbert henry1908]

To add to that point look at the graveyard of young halves that come into weak teams after dominating lower grades and get dropped very quickly.
Canterbury have had a heap over the last few years, dragons, knights and NZ also.

Coming through the ranks at a top team like the storm or Penrith can get you a big contract quicker, like Nikorima or Croft. They may not be shining again behind poor forwards but they are getting paid well.

The big difference is most of those halves didn’t have options. Because of Burton’s size, he has options for playing other positions in his future. He could move to the backrow, maybe centre or maybe fullback.

 

[CCJohnC]

We have been very lucky with injuries but you never know when you need a replacement. If Naden does go I would suggest Burton to Centre.

 

[Original Name]

A half's career is just about done when he loses enough of that acceleration type speed that he becomes a liability in defence. When that happens I could see Cleary moving into 9 to extent his career when he's like 33/34.

 

[kinghippo]

The big difference is most of those halves didn’t have options. Because of Burton’s size, he has options for playing other positions in his future. He could move to the backrow, maybe centre or maybe fullback.

I completely agree, he probably has a lot more talent than a lot of those other halves and a lot more options.
My point was that taking up a high priced contract with a bad club could be detrimental to his career.
He would have to shoulder a lot more responsibility and will have to provide results instantly.
If he stays with us, he may end up better off in the long run, even if it’s in a different position.

 

[herbert henry1908]

I completely agree, he probably has a lot more talent than a lot of those other halves and a lot more options.
My point was that taking up a high priced contract with a bad club could be detrimental to his career.
He would have to shoulder a lot more responsibility and will have to provide results instantly.
If he stays with us, he may end up better off in the long run, even if it’s in a different position.

I tend to think he’ll only stay here in the long term if he can crack a major position like 5/8 or fullback. We probably have a chance of keeping him for another year or two, but if he hasn’t cemented a spine position by then it’ll only be natural for him to move on.

 

[BxTom]

I tend to think he’ll only stay here in the long term if he can crack a major position like 5/8 or fullback. We probably have a chance of keeping him for another year or two, but if he hasn’t cemented a spine position by then it’ll only be natural for him to move on.

The point is though, if he can't get a spot at 1/2, 5/8 or fullback we don't want to pay big money to keep him as we have better players in those positions already.

 

[herbert henry1908]

I’m certain we won’t be paying big money for him. He might get a deal higher than his place outside the 17 reflects, but it’s not going to be ridiculous. There just isn’t the money in our cap for that.

 

[murraymob]

I think they guy waiting on a mate is still sitting in the car waiting on some Penrith announcements lol

 

[panther.mike]

I think they guy waiting on a mate is still sitting in the car waiting on some Penrith announcements lol

What ???

 

[WymondhamPanther]

I think they guy waiting on a mate is still sitting in the car waiting on some Penrith announcements lol

What ???

Highway patrol episode...guy in crashed car says he is just waiting for a mate when questioned by the old Bill

 

[betcats]

I think they guy waiting on a mate is still sitting in the car waiting on some Penrith announcements lol

What ???

Google "Im waiting for a mate" you should find the video.

 

[murraymob]

I think they guy waiting on a mate is still sitting in the car waiting on some Penrith announcements lol

What ???

YouTube google it waiting on a nate

 

[panther.mike]

Don,t think I want to.

 

[betcats]

There was a little article in the Tele yesterday about the dogs board room dramas making managers reluctant to send players there. The pub guy visiting our boys parents is threatening to walk out and I think the rebel part of the board want him gone. The pub guy hasn’t actually paid any money to the dogs and he wants to get involved in player signing etc the place has serous dramas Barrett must be watching on in horror.

 

[Smug Panther]

There was a little article in the Tele yesterday about the dogs board room dramas making managers reluctant to send players there. The pub guy visiting our boys parents is threatening to walk out and I think the rebel part of the board want him gone. The pub guy hasn’t actually paid any money to the dogs and he wants to get involved in player signing etc the place has serous dramas Barrett must be watching on in horror.

Sounds like a shit show but it is from the scumf**ks at the Tele

 

[betcats]

Sounds like a shit show but it is from the scumf**ks at the Tele

Yeah there was no quotes re player managers being reluctant but there was quotes from the guy leading this leadership contest for the board basically saying laundy doesn’t own the club and he can piss off now. Major sponsor is threatening to walk if they don’t have some influence, the minor sponsors are apparently threatening to walk if the major sponsor does have influence. Also the former leagues club chair is about to launch legal action over his removal from that post according to the SMH. The place is pretty f**ked right now basically.