Rumoured and Confirmed signings - Part 4

[mxlegend99]

Don't mind it since our depth has been smashed in the backs. Bit of a Speedster too.

Losing Will Smith, George Jennings, Robert Jennings and Braidon Burns. Be lucky to fill a reserve grade backline without a signing or two.

 

[Exsilium]

I agree with MX. Nothing wrong with a solid depth player with FG experience signing on.

 

[roofromoz]

Samisoni Langi has been offered a train and trial contract. Halfback who debuted at the Roosters in 2013 but has had a horror run with injury.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...h/news-story/1684985ceb7a8a6a22de98b83f04a978

 

[betcats]

I agree with MX. Nothing wrong with a solid depth player with FG experience signing on.

We actually have more need of a fringe first grader like Oldfield than we do a genuine first grader for our outside backs.

 

[martielang]

Samisoni Langi has been offered a train and trial contract. Halfback who debuted at the Roosters in 2013 but has had a horror run with injury.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...h/news-story/1684985ceb7a8a6a22de98b83f04a978

I like this (potential) signing. The kid has plenty of upside with little risk.

Can play halves, centre, or in the backrow.

 

[mxlegend99]

We actually have more need of a fringe first grader like Oldfield than we do a genuine first grader for our outside backs.

Yep. Depth there is thin. At full strength we will have one NRL player missing out. But aside from him and Dylan Edwards the reserve grade backline would be pretty average.

Well I guess it depends on what happens with Peachey and Moylan. We move them and all our NRL players fit in. They stay where they were and we have 2 guys missing out. In which case that reserve grade backline looks gun.

But I think Peachey will get moved to utility again. Moylan will remain fullback and Blake and Hiku will fight for one spot.

 

[betcats]

Yeah that seems to be how the coach is heading though im still hopeful Peachey will remain a centre.

We have signed a QLD cup half for next year on a one year deal, Darren Nicholls.

 

[soc123_au]

Yeah that seems to be how the coach is heading though im still hopeful Peachey will remain a centre.

We have signed a QLD cup half for next year on a one year deal, Darren Nicholls.

As long as Peachy is somewhere at Penrith I'll be happy.

 

[hindy111]

Should keep the peach at centre. Found a home there

 

[PenrithPanther45]

http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/panthers-sign-playmaker-nicholls/

More fringe signings.

 

[umina panther]

Should keep the peach at centre. Found a home there

Not at the expense of Blake or Whare

 

[Kilkenny]

I think Whare will have his hands full trying to win his position back. 14 games in last two seasons, off contract end of 2017, has a lot to do to earn his spot back and get a new deal.

 

[maple_69]

Happy with Oldfield. We will have a solid NSW Cup backline. A few injuries and it'll start looking thin. Our forward pack will be the best in the league by a way though I think.

1. Edwards 2. Tuisese/Hall 3. Heffernan 4. Hiku 5. Oldfield 6. May/Luai/Clune/Nicholls 7. ZDC

 

[billypilgrimnz]

Hiku is not going to be playing NSW Cup. He'll either be in our first team or playing somewhere else.

 

[Kilkenny]

Hiku is not going to be playing NSW Cup. He'll either be in our first team or playing somewhere else.

As we know contracts mean nothing.

Hiku will not be in our top 17 in 2017 unless injuries are an issue.

 

[umina panther]

He can trial on the wing. Certainly not up to centre as.last year proved

 

[mxlegend99]

I hope he gets the same talking to Blake got about his weight.

Hiku looks fatter than Blake ever did. I would blame the ACL injury if he hadn't been chunky before it. If he could get nice and lean like Blake did. Hopefully he can improve like Blake did. Carrying less weight he might gain a bit of speed and acceleration. Maybe change direction a bit quicker and improve in defence also

 

[billypilgrimnz]

Hiku was overweight before he got injured. God help him if he has gained more since then.

 

[greynurse]

Happy with Oldfield. We will have a solid NSW Cup backline. A few injuries and it'll start looking thin. Our forward pack will be the best in the league by a way though I think.

1. Edwards 2. Tuisese/Hall 3. Heffernan 4. Hiku 5. Oldfield 6. May/Luai/Clune/Nicholls 7. ZDC

I would like to see May at 9. He is a smart player and can take the hits. I think he could replace Wallace when he retires. Wallace gave as a smarter more thinking hooker when he replaced Segz. I wasn't a fan but as the year went by i saw his value much like Smith and Ennis. The explosive hooker is only a bench player from here on in.

 

[roofromoz]

Not a signing as such, but this is confirmation...