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I mean alot of other players have done it in the past.martielang that would be so 'delicious' if he did.
All's fair in love & war (except when footy contracts are involved)
I'll wave a handkerchief when the train carrying Kiks pulls out of the station. With his departure makes room for others to stay, so it's a complete win for us especially if we win this year's title.martielang that would be so 'delicious' if he did.
All's fair in love & war (except when footy contracts are involved)
Yes he did like a month ago.
If Gould is still there kiks won't be there in 2027
Staines will bite us.Looks like we may lose Staines next season according to SMH, with Panthers not standing in his way if he gets a better deal for next year.
With Staines deal increasing to $350K next season, makes sense rather than paying that much for him to be a back up in NSW Cup.
Burgess makes surprise Origin appearance as NRL return beckons
Brad Fittler’s invitation to the retired Englishman caught even his players off guard, but they have no doubt he has all the ingredients of an NRL head coach.www.smh.com.au
Staines on the move?
There have been conversations between Penrith and Charlie Staines’ manager about the future of the young flyer.
Staines, who played fullback his entire junior career, has dropped down the pecking order as a winger at the Panthers.
He was overlooked for last year’s grand final and has now been leapfrogged by rookie Taylan May, who this week signed a new two-year deal with the club.
When the club signed Staines on a three-year deal, they did so thinking he would eventually steal the No.1 jersey from Dylan Edwards. However, Edwards is arguably the most improved player in the competition and now has a mortgage on the position.
The Panthers know they need Staines this year, even if it is as a depth player, to assist with their quest for back-to-back titles.
But there is a mutual understanding between the club and his manager for next season that if he was to land a deal at another club to play regular first grade, Penrith will not stand in his way. He is on more than $350,000 next year.
Interestingly, the Bulldogs are looking for a No.1, with Matt Dufty likely bound for the Super League. Canterbury went after Staines 18 months ago and missed out on his services.
He remains best friends with Bulldogs five-eighth Matt Burton, who is a free agent on November 1 and can then negotiate with rival clubs for the 2024 season.
I’m a big fan of Staines but given the logic that you can’t keep them all this could be a good move for both him and the club.
Means ol mate Turuva next inline ... Unleash the beast. Can't wait.
www.penrithpanthers.com.au
