Rumoured and Confirmed signings - Part 4

[mxlegend99]

Tbh completely forgot about RCG... there goes my theory you can’t have 2 well paid FRs.

Make that 3... JFH got a pretty big upgrade when he extended. He's currently playing front row

 

[Crashtest]

Michael Chammas reporting the Panthers were close to $1 million over the cap for 2020 prior to releasing DWZ and Blake. So given we paid part of their contracts, and had to upgrade two others, I can’t see how there will be any cap space left for a big signing unless Maloney leaves. Which may not be likely now according to Chammas

“Penrith have told him that they want to keep him, but also will support him if he wants to take his family overseas.”

https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/07/18/sad-to-leave-tigers-reynolds-open-to-bulldogs-homecoming/

 

[Fangs]

Of all the players who could see out their contract, I would have had Maloney last on the list.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Michael Chammas reporting the Panthers were close to $1 million over the cap for 2020 prior to releasing DWZ and Blake. So given we paid part of their contracts, and had to upgrade two others, I can’t see how there will be any cap space left for a big signing unless Maloney leaves. Which may not be likely now according to Chammas

“Penrith have told him that they want to keep him, but also will support him if he wants to take his family overseas.”

https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/07/18/sad-to-leave-tigers-reynolds-open-to-bulldogs-homecoming/

Is there seriously anyone still willing to defend Phil Gould’s signing strategies?

He pretty much did the same thing he railed against when he got here. Unbelievable.


@Pomoz

 

[herbert henry1908]

Of all the players who could see out their contract, I would have had Maloney last on the list.

He knows this is his best shot for one last big deal, I’d be stunned if he was with us next year.

 

[forby]

Is there seriously anyone still willing to defend Phil Gould’s signing strategies?

He pretty much did the same thing he railed against when he got here. Unbelievable.


@Pomoz

That's assuming that Chammas is correct. Why would he know? Rothfield would have headlined this if it were even a chance of being true!

 

[herbert henry1908]

That's assuming that Chammas is correct. Why would he know? Rothfield would have headlined this if it were even a chance of being true!

The CEO has also publicly said they were moved on because of the salary cap

The chairman has said there will be no more 5 year deals

Ie. the current admin are rebuking their former GM in public, they’re clearly not happy.

 

[Crashtest]

Is there seriously anyone still willing to defend Phil Gould’s signing strategies?

He pretty much did the same thing he railed against when he got here. Unbelievable.


@Pomoz

I am surprised at the $1 million over the cap. I wonder what Gould’s plan for next season would of been had he stayed and been responsible for managing the mess the cap was in.

 

[Black Magik]

I am surprised at the $1 million over the cap. I wonder what Gould’s plan for next season would of been had he stayed and been responsible for managing the mess the cap was in.

Gould was making deals with the hope the cap would increase each year.

 

[franklin2323]

Is there seriously anyone still willing to defend Phil Gould’s signing strategies?

He pretty much did the same thing he railed against when he got here. Unbelievable.


@Pomoz

For a few years something didn't add up. I guess this explains it

 

[franklin2323]

I am surprised at the $1 million over the cap. I wonder what Gould’s plan for next season would of been had he stayed and been responsible for managing the mess the cap was in.

He would of banked on Maloney leaving to fix it

 

[unKwn]

don’t know if this has been posted yet

 

[OldPanther]

don’t know if this has been posted yet

Nice. Is that so he can debut this year?

 

[chrisD]

So far over the cap for such an average roster.

But then every new admin walks in and starts talking about the mess they've inherited from the old. Same dance every ball.

But under Gould we did at one point have a roster capable of winning the comp.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Anyone know exactly how tall Chricton is?

 

[OldPanther]

Anyone know exactly how tall Chricton is?

 

[herbert henry1908]

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I just got a stiffy

Almost 6’4 in the old language

 

[OldPanther]

I just got a stiffy

Almost 6’4 in the old language

I know right. He's taller than Naden. To have them on an edge each will be awesome.

 

[franklin2323]

I know right. He's taller than Naden. To have them on an edge each will be awesome.

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Crichton is the better centre. I'd mix those 2 around

 

[OldPanther]

Crichton is the better centre. I'd mix those 2 around

I was thinking have them as our two centres. Not sure which side Crichton would need to be on though.

He must be good if he's better than Naden who has been very solid.