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Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

maple_69

maple_69

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We've bet on a system that has delivered 2 premierships, 2 minor prems, 3 grand finals and has us running first again. That system is play the game in the opposition half on the back of Cleary's kicking game, monster yardage and workrate from our back 5, Yeo/Fish/Leota/Martin and a supporting cast belting the opposition pack into submission.

I think our 5/8 is less important in this system than any other team. Our workmanlike fullback, winger and middle were the 3 that won us the grand final last year. It's an odd system but no one has figured out how to consistently counter it yet. If we can figure out how to score 4 tries+ every week from a mountain of possession/field position without Api/Kikau, we will continue to win premierships.

We have a great replacement in Cole for Luai who looks to be on track to be ready in 2025 if Luai were to walk, particularly if we give him next year to acclimate to first grade in Critta's role. I think it could be a good opportunity to re-tool and reset our attacking system (which is really getting to the end of its use by having lost so many key cogs) without impacting the foundation of our success which is the field position machine.

Maybe then we could go after Egan, Croker, Mamouzelos, Verills or a more dynamic edge forward for 2025.
 
Iamback

Iamback

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maple_69 said:
We've bet on a system that has delivered 2 premierships, 2 minor prems, 3 grand finals and has us running first again. That system is play the game in the opposition half on the back of Cleary's kicking game, monster yardage and workrate from our back 5, Yeo/Fish/Leota/Martin and a supporting cast belting the opposition pack into submission.

I think our 5/8 is less important in this system than any other team. Our workmanlike fullback, winger and middle were the 3 that won us the grand final last year. It's an odd system but no one has figured out how to consistently counter it yet. If we can figure out how to score 4 tries+ every week from a mountain of possession/field position without Api/Kikau, we will continue to win premierships.

We have a great replacement in Cole for Luai who looks to be on track to be ready in 2025 if Luai were to walk, particularly if we give him next year to acclimate to first grade in Critta's role. I think it could be a good opportunity to re-tool and reset our attacking system (which is really getting to the end of its use by having lost so many key cogs) without impacting the foundation of our success which is the field position machine.

Maybe then we could go after Egan, Croker, Mamouzelos, Verills or a more dynamic edge forward for 2025.
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I beg to differ. We lack very few guys to play eyes up footy. Not having a robot at 6 makes us more dangerous.

Luai or not. That should be how the 6 works in that system. Too predictable otherwise
 
GowersDallyM

GowersDallyM

Juniors
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Iamback said:
I beg to differ. We lack very few guys to play eyes up footy. Not having a robot at 6 makes us more dangerous.

Luai or not. That should be how the 6 works in that system. Too predictable otherwise
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And that's why I think Laurie would be pretty dynamic at 5/8...just let him run or skip across the field
 
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Pjf04b

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Interesting stat I heard this morning - over the past 3 years with Cleary 87% win, without Cleary 70% (just behind the Storm’s win rate).
See - Life can go on!
 
BossleyPanther

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Bob

Bob

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Penrith and Canberra are locked in a battle to prise boom half Ethan Sanders out of Parramatta.

Sanders is regarded as one of the best young playmakers in the game and Sport Confidential understands that he has already spoken to the Panthers and Raiders as they look to add youth and quality to their playmaking ranks.

The Eels are confident they can keep Sanders, although his path to first grade is blocked by a pair of big names on lucrative long-term deals.

Dylan Brown, currently sidelined under the game’s no-fault stand down policy, recently signed a contract that could result in him staying at Parramatta until the end of 2031.

The battle for Eels rookie Ethan Sanders is heating up, with Penrith and Canberra try to prise him out of Parramatta. Picture: NRL Imagery.
Moses also signed a multimillion-dollar extension earlier this year which could see him remain at the club until the end of 2027.

Sanders, named player of the match in the SG Ball final earlier this year, has already been likened to Cooper Cronk and rival clubs are circling with intent.

Penrith’s interest is noteworthy. The club’s current half Nathan Cleary is locked up for the long-term but his halves partner Jarome Luai has one year remaining on his contract and is likely to attract significant interest from elsewhere.

The Panthers’ cap is tight and they may not be able to match any offers. It makes sense to have a contingency plan in place and Sanders may be that man.

As for the Raiders, they are on the lookout for a half capable of filling the Jack Wighton void and forming a combination with Jamal Fogarty.


Sport Confidential understands they have also held talks about former Sydney Roosters half Lachlan Lam, but Sanders shapes as an investment in the future.

Parramatta are well aware of the interest and are doing their best to show Sanders he has a future at the club.
 
K

Kilkenny

Coach
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Bob said:

Penrith and Canberra are locked in a battle to prise boom half Ethan Sanders out of Parramatta.

Sanders is regarded as one of the best young playmakers in the game and Sport Confidential understands that he has already spoken to the Panthers and Raiders as they look to add youth and quality to their playmaking ranks.

The Eels are confident they can keep Sanders, although his path to first grade is blocked by a pair of big names on lucrative long-term deals.

Dylan Brown, currently sidelined under the game’s no-fault stand down policy, recently signed a contract that could result in him staying at Parramatta until the end of 2031.

The battle for Eels rookie Ethan Sanders is heating up, with Penrith and Canberra try to prise him out of Parramatta. Picture: NRL Imagery.
Moses also signed a multimillion-dollar extension earlier this year which could see him remain at the club until the end of 2027.

Sanders, named player of the match in the SG Ball final earlier this year, has already been likened to Cooper Cronk and rival clubs are circling with intent.

Penrith’s interest is noteworthy. The club’s current half Nathan Cleary is locked up for the long-term but his halves partner Jarome Luai has one year remaining on his contract and is likely to attract significant interest from elsewhere.

The Panthers’ cap is tight and they may not be able to match any offers. It makes sense to have a contingency plan in place and Sanders may be that man.

As for the Raiders, they are on the lookout for a half capable of filling the Jack Wighton void and forming a combination with Jamal Fogarty.


Sport Confidential understands they have also held talks about former Sydney Roosters half Lachlan Lam, but Sanders shapes as an investment in the future.

Parramatta are well aware of the interest and are doing their best to show Sanders he has a future at the club.
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Pretty difficult to convince an up and coming half they have a future when your current halves are locked up for more than four years.
 
K

Kilkenny

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There’s no doubt Dylan Edwards deserves his reward of a new and I’m sure healthy upgrade.

Maybe three years could have been the best option for the club, but no one would begrudge Dylan he has earnt it so well done. Be interesting to read what the media speculation is around the terms of the deal. Given the length, four years, perhaps he has signed for around the $750-$800k a season.
 
BxTom

BxTom

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Bob said:

Penrith and Canberra are locked in a battle to prise boom half Ethan Sanders out of Parramatta.

Sanders is regarded as one of the best young playmakers in the game and Sport Confidential understands that he has already spoken to the Panthers and Raiders as they look to add youth and quality to their playmaking ranks.

The Eels are confident they can keep Sanders, although his path to first grade is blocked by a pair of big names on lucrative long-term deals.

Dylan Brown, currently sidelined under the game’s no-fault stand down policy, recently signed a contract that could result in him staying at Parramatta until the end of 2031.

The battle for Eels rookie Ethan Sanders is heating up, with Penrith and Canberra try to prise him out of Parramatta. Picture: NRL Imagery.
Moses also signed a multimillion-dollar extension earlier this year which could see him remain at the club until the end of 2027.

Sanders, named player of the match in the SG Ball final earlier this year, has already been likened to Cooper Cronk and rival clubs are circling with intent.

Penrith’s interest is noteworthy. The club’s current half Nathan Cleary is locked up for the long-term but his halves partner Jarome Luai has one year remaining on his contract and is likely to attract significant interest from elsewhere.

The Panthers’ cap is tight and they may not be able to match any offers. It makes sense to have a contingency plan in place and Sanders may be that man.

As for the Raiders, they are on the lookout for a half capable of filling the Jack Wighton void and forming a combination with Jamal Fogarty.


Sport Confidential understands they have also held talks about former Sydney Roosters half Lachlan Lam, but Sanders shapes as an investment in the future.

Parramatta are well aware of the interest and are doing their best to show Sanders he has a future at the club.
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If he's leaving Parra due to having his path blocked, why would he come here where the current SOO halves are in front of him?
 
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