Rumoured and Confirmed Signings Part2

[franklin2323]

A little surprised we haven't announced a few more signings given how many players are confirmed as leaving the club.

I would have thought we would have need some low key signings to fill our NSW Cup roster if nothing else.

Though that's hard. Unless we move Idris to the fowards we have a settled backline. Backrowers everywhere. A player would know they are in a year in NSW Cup if they sign. We kept Aiono, Eisenhuth etc so we aren't that bad off.

 

[franklin2323]

I don't think we'll be in a position to get Merrin.

IMO it would jeopardize our chances of re-signing Peachey and DWZ if we do that.

Yep. I don't want him for that reason. We are fine for forwards

 

[MrBlack]

We still need an aggressive front rower. We were out muscled a few times last year against the larger packs. A Mosoe or Packer would be ideal (or a player of that ilk).

Don't want a work horse - more an impact front rower.

 

[franklin2323]

Chris Smith, RCG & Saunders untried. BMM, Anderson still developing. So we have options without spending $800k on Merrin. Especially as Masoe is off contract again

 

[martielang]

Latu is another good prospect (in the 'Mose' mode) if he can stay injury free.

Merrin on anything over $400k is overs IMO.

 

[Kilkenny]

Chris Smith, RCG & Saunders untried. BMM, Anderson still developing. So we have options without spending $800k on Merrin. Especially as Masoe is off contract again

Young Chris Smith reminds me so much of a young Gordon Tallis. His finish to this season was great making line breaks and scoring tries for fun. Great to see him injury free for a prolonged period. A full season injury free in NSW Cup should see him ready to go for the top grade in 2016.

 

[maple_69]

RCG and Saunders look good prospects, but Smith is definitely the next guy through that looks like he could be a rep quality forward. I am interested to see whether he ends up at second row or prop. Given the backrow we have we could use a top class prop a bit more..

 

[franklin2323]

RCG and Saunders look good prospects, but Smith is definitely the next guy through that looks like he could be a rep quality forward. I am interested to see whether he ends up at second row or prop. Given the backrow we have we could use a top class prop a bit more..

Most forwards these days play anywhere in the pack. It's good to have a prop that can go back if we get injuries in the pack. Like Burgess was or Merrin is etc

 

[franklin2323]

Young Chris Smith reminds me so much of a young Gordon Tallis. His finish to this season was great making line breaks and scoring tries for fun. Great to see him injury free for a prolonged period. A full season injury free in NSW Cup should see him ready to go for the top grade in 2016.

at Full strength he'd be a benchie in NSW Cup you would think. Us Panther fans know too well you never stay full strength so he get his chance to play big minutes and test himself. I assume he will play the 9's and the trial on the 7th then go back to NSW Cup to further develop

 

[Copperhead]

Us Panther fans know too well you never stay full strength

Talking of injuries, there hasn't been any mention of the signing of David Boyle as strength and conditioning coach. No idea how he works in with Ronnie Palmer, but I did read on the Tigers forum that someone said during his time there, that the squad not only seemed fitter and much less injury prone, but this was borne out by statistics on injuries to players since his departure.

For those that don't know he has previously worked with the Kangaroos, Aust Rugby Union, South Sydney, St George, Tigers and most recently the Sharks. So at least the management has made some effort to address the injury toll with some change up in training.

 

[ammatt]

Talking of injuries, there hasn't been any mention of the signing of David Boyle as strength and conditioning coach. No idea how he works in with Ronnie Palmer, but I did read on the Tigers forum that someone said during his time there, that the squad not only seemed fitter and much less injury prone, but this was borne out by statistics on injuries to players since his departure.

For those that don't know he has previously worked with the Kangaroos, Aust Rugby Union, South Sydney, St George, Tigers and most recently the Sharks. So at least the management has made some effort to address the injury toll with some change up in training.

Isn't Ronnie Palmer headed elsewhere? I thought I read it about a month ago

 

[maple_69]

Yeah I can't find an article but I remember reading the same thing. Good move imo..

 

[Copperhead]

He was still there last week. Would he still be at training if he was moving on?

 

[Luke Bowden]

Am I the only one who would love to see Paul Carter playing along side Bryce Cartwright???

 

[umina panther]

Not ahead of Peach or Taylor but i do rate him

 

[Luke Bowden]

Not ahead of Peach or Taylor but i do rate him

100% I just like the sound of it. Very 1991.

 

[kiwipete]

Whilst i agree, I really cant see us getting into the market for a couple of reasons, one being that there is no one available that is better than what we currently have and to get a player that is contracted we would have to pay overs which Gus and Ivan definitely arent going to do, especially for a forward.

BMM and Manu will probably train as forwards, Then we have Spence, Anderson, RCG, Saunders, Latu and Coates in NSW Cup. RCG will move up to NRL mid season, earlier if there are injuries.

I reckon we have the depth to cover most injuries in our pack, Anderson and BMM towards the end of the year didn't look out of place in FG especially in our win over the Roosters. Anderson turned Sam Moa away from the try line and took a good hit from JWH so his 3 years in Cup have got him ready for a regular spot in the pack. I said earlier this year that I reckon he is ready made to replace Plummy next season and RCG should be eased in to take Kite's spot towards the end of the year.
Rumour has it that Spence will not return, too many headknocks last year, shame he looked good early on.Saunders showed he is ready for a season in cup, great nursery for young props to find out if thay can handle the week in week out contact against men.
Wouldn't be upset to lose Sika as he never really reached any great heights IMO. Bring on the Dogs round 1, we owe them!

 

[Copperhead]

Signed Wellington Albert's little brother for 2 years. Favoured position front row / wing, lol

 

[mikail-eagle]

Signed Wellington Albert's little brother for 2 years. Favoured position front row / wing, lol

He is actually just a front rower. At 19 years of age he would have been one of the youngest prop forwards in the Intrust Super Cup Competition this year.

 

[Randy81]

He is actually just a front rower. At 19 years of age he would have been one of the youngest prop forwards in the Intrust Super Cup Competition this year.

Anything you can tell us about him?