Rumoured and Confirmed signings - Part 4

[Aliceinwonderland]

I reckon Jack H could almost take Merrin's place. What about Lodge even ? and this kid from NZ Gus seemed happy about.

We do need to see JFH and Lui re-signed. Can't afford to lose either.

More than happy to keep Tamou. He should something 2nd half of 2018. I think Merrin's best years are now behind him.

Also we have Grant comming back. He has played his best footy in our colours. I'm sure Gus being Gus he has a plan b,c,and z in place.

 

[Panther Mick]

I really hope we have a replacement lined up & are not just going for Hetherington to take over.

I’ll take that madman from Brisbane if needs be

Probably be someone like Latu.
Someone on here said he was homesick.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

We have ever since he lost weight. Fat Mez was awesome.


There are 15 inferior teams to us next season. So it will appear to be weak regardless.

Last year offerred very little.

 

[Panther Mick]

I reckon Jack H could almost take Merrin's place. What about Lodge even ? and this kid from NZ Gus seemed happy about.

We do need to see JFH and Lui re-signed. Can't afford to lose either.

More than happy to keep Tamou. He should something 2nd half of 2018. I think Merrin's best years are now behind him.

Also we have Grant comming back. He has played his best footy in our colours. I'm sure Gus being Gus he has a plan b,c,and z in place.

Fish is staying Buzzard Breath and MX said so.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

This could be a very good move, especially if full freight is paid on Merrin.

Since him and Sally split, he's been a shadow of the player he was. Almost like Samson and his hair.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Hetherington should be nowhere near first grade until he can prove he can go full games without doing something stupid.

We simply can’t afford to have a guy like that out there, our discipline is bad enough as is.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Probably be someone like Latu.
Someone on here said he was homesick.

Now that is an option too. A cheap and hardworking one.

 

[mxlegend99]

What position does we bring him in off the bench?

Hooker if theres no injuries or poor form to hook a half.

He looked solid defensively and could no doubt come on at hooker for a small period of time. Should be easily capable of a few dummy half runs and some decent service from hooker. While making a few tough tackles.

Couldnt hurt to try him there. Worst case scenario he is awful and we know not to try it again. Best case we findsway to have him in our full strength side while Jimmy is still here.

 

[mxlegend99]

I reckon Jack H could almost take Merrin's place. What about Lodge even ? and this kid from NZ Gus seemed happy about.

We do need to see JFH and Lui re-signed. Can't afford to lose either.

More than happy to keep Tamou. He should something 2nd half of 2018. I think Merrin's best years are now behind him.

Also we have Grant comming back. He has played his best footy in our colours. I'm sure Gus being Gus he has a plan b,c,and z in place.

Jfh is a done deal already. Pretty sure it was meant to be announced/finalised soon and him touring with NZ got in the way of that.

Luai is a huge part of our plans but havent seen or heard anything regarding a contract though. Just that the clubs plan is to develop him to partner Nathan.

So its very possible he gets a better offer. But based on what he said to the media, I think we're a very good chance to get him to patiently wait for our #6.

 

[billypilgrimnz]

I reckon Jack H could almost take Merrin's place. What about Lodge even ? and this kid from NZ Gus seemed happy about.

Also we have Grant comming back. He has played his best footy in our colours. I'm sure Gus being Gus he has a plan b,c,and z in place.

(a) Hetherington is a liability.
(b) Grant is not going to be playing with Cleary here.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

(a) Hetherington is a liability.
(b) Grant is not going to be playing with Cleary here.

Fair enough.

I think Jack is highly regarded by coaching staffs and management at Panthers. Hopefully he can mature a bit.

Sadly I think Jack like MG is often penalised on reputation only.

 

[TheFrog]

This could be a very good move, especially if full freight is paid on Merrin.

Since him and Sally split, he's been a shadow of the player he was. Almost like Samson and his hair.

A bit like that. Trent got them old jelly roll blues (look up a song called Dupree's Diamond Blues, recorded 50 years ago by the Grateful Dead, for further info). I know Sally had a damn fine rig, but there are others. Can't someone fix him up, he's surely not that unmarketable. A charging Merrin would go a long way.

 

[umina panther]

Fair enough.

I think Jack is highly regarded by coaching staffs and management at Panthers. Hopefully he can mature a bit.

Sadly I think Jack like MG is often penalised on reputation only.

MG had FAR more talent but yes similar brain capacity

 

[franklin2323]

The comp is weak, we can definitely make the top 4.

Same could of been said for this year's comp..

Cowboys looked to fix their speed issues.

How many games did Knights lose with Pearce and Ponga in the same team? Throw in Ramien and a fit Ponga/Pearce they are very dangerous

Manly had 4 players in the NZ/Aust test no way they should be as low as they were.

I have those 3 in the 8... Who they replace is the question.

We have virtually the same team so are relying on natural progression to get the 2-3 extra wins

 

[franklin2323]

What position does we bring him in off the bench?

Depends if the hooker plays 80 but I'd give him 25-30 mins in a roaming role. Get that footwork going against bigger guys. Cleary can defend as a backrower in such situations

 

[franklin2323]

If Merrin goes. Surely we hit the market

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

followed by this:




If you don't mind I'll just duck out to the kitchen, make some coffee and popcorn.

Crawls isn't the only person with his knickers in a tangle. This could be fun to see.

 

[franklin2323]

This is the sort of thing I was saying about earlier.. We look like fools how it played out

 

[umina panther]

This is the sort of thing I was saying about earlier.. We look like fools how it played out

How? only in the eyes of geniused telegraph readers

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

How? only in the eyes of geniused telegraph readers

Folks will make up their mind (often according to which team they support too).

Worrying about what the press thinks (or doesn't think) is a highway to hell (I believe)