Rumoured/Confirmed Signings 2011/2012

[Ike E Bear]

I'd still love to see Fui Fui running a bit wider ... get another prop and maybe we could see 12. Moi Moi on day.

 

[MrT]

I'd still love to see Fui Fui running a bit wider ... get another prop and maybe we could see 12. Moi Moi on day.

That's not a bad idea at all. He's a lot fitter now and he could cause carnage out wide but he'd need to develop a good offload

 

[Eels Dude]

I'd still love to see Fui Fui running a bit wider ... get another prop and maybe we could see 12. Moi Moi on day.

Disagree. Fui is so damaging smashing it up the middle at the start of every set of six and gives us such incredible go forward. Why would you change that?

 

[Big Mick]

I am probably late to the party here.

But Daniel Pense has signed with you blokes.

 

[Eels Dude]

I am probably late to the party here.

But Daniel Pense has signed with you blokes.

Serious? Never really seen him play just make fun of his surname. He went to the Dragons after leaving Penrith didn't he?

 

[Gronk]

His name is Daniel Penese

Daniel Penese
Date of Birth : 1 January, 1989
Position : Second-Row, Lock
Junior Clubs : St Mary's League
Previous Clubs : Penrith Panthers (2008-09)
FG Debut : Penrith Panthers v New Zealand Warriors, Mt Smart Stadium, 31/8//08 (Rd 25)

http://www.dragons.com.au/default.a...nrl&id=3568&player=daniel-penese&team=Dragons

According to the Rugby League Project, he's only played 2 FG games. They were for Penrith in 2008.

http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/daniel-penese/summary.html

Born January 1, 1989 (age 22) Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) Weight 97 kg (15 st 4 lb)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Penese

 

[Gronk]

This is a FoxSports Article about him in Feb 2011

For two new St George Illawarra recruits, Sunday's Charity Shield clash against South Sydney will provide an opportunity for NRL redemption.

Former Manly and Cronulla backrower Adam Cuthbertson has earned much of the attention this off-season due to a change in attitude and fortunes, but there is another young forward who could have just as big an impact.

Penrith junior Daniel Penese, 22, is very much in the mould of another ex-Panthers player, new Canterbury-Bankstown recruit Frank Pritchard, but after playing just twice in two years under Matt Elliott, the youngster sought a change of scenery.

And he won't get a better opportunity to impress master coach Wayne Bennett than in the Charity Shield, which Penese has always kept an eye on as the traditional precursor to the NRL season.

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"I'm looking forward to playing some footy and especially the Charity Shield," Penese said ahead of Sunday night's clash with South Sydney.

"I've seen a lot of the clashes growing up so hopefully I will experience some first-hand.

"The boys here have been extraordinary and have welcomed me into the group with open arms. "I see it as an honour to put on the Red V as it's been around for quite a while and has a lot of history - hopefully I can become a part of that."

http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/...nst-south-sydney/story-e6frf3ou-1226004965688

THE Dragons have began covering for their impending losses in the back-row, agreeing to terms with young Panther Daniel Penese this week.
St George Illawarra coach Wayne Bennett hopes Penese can step up to replace Neville Costigan, Jeremy Smith and Ricky Thorby.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...rls-looniest-fan/story-e6frexnr-1225910099819

 

[Gronk]

He was selected to play in the Charity Shield but didn't get a game.

http://live.rleague.com/nrl_50220110101.html

 

[Poupou Escobar]

What was he doing in 2010? Stuck in a Bolivian prison?

 

[Eels Dude]

He is a fringe first grader. Got a couple of games for Penrith simply they had a massive injury toll at the time. The Dragons signed him for depth, he's not part of their top 25 and if we have signed him it'd be the same here.

 

[Gronk]

It would have been a bum season for him as STG don't have a feeder team in NSW I think. He must be playing for Group 7 or something.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

He is a fringe first grader. Got a couple of games for Penrith simply they had a massive injury toll at the time. The Dragons signed him for depth, he's not part of their top 25 and if we have signed him it'd be the same here.

Bullshit.

11. SBW
12. Penese
13. Gallen

Don't you ever say a new signing won't walk straight into our first grade side. boxy's an impressionable young man.

 

[Stagger eel]

lol..

Panese will be in the 2nd tier squad.

 

[spiderdan]

Read into it whatever you will but junior sau is training in canberra at southern cross gym right now. Interesting.

Note- him unless it's a doppleganger.

 

[Stagger eel]

well he's a canberra junior so he's probably there to see some family, he just re-signed with Newcastle..

 

[Bigfella]

Probably down there to see Senior Sau.

 

[spiderdan]

well he's a canberra junior so he's probably there to see some family, he just re-signed with Newcastle..

Didn't know that so you're probably right. Was training some little tank dude who I guess could be family or his mini-me.

 

[Gronk]

Penese is on the bench for the origin effected Dragons this week.

 

[Parraren]

Just read in the NRL forum Vaivai is rumoured to be heading to Penrith

 

[Eels Dude]

Just read in the NRL forum Vaivai is rumoured to be heading to Penrith

Shortest contract in Parramatta Eels history.