Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

[Abacus]

I’m sorry to break it to you but Turuva and Jenkins are never ever going to be like for like replacements for Crichton and To’o.

Has anyone argued this ever?! Nobody thinks they will be like for like.

But can we be a top 4 team with Kenny/Luke at hooker? I'm doubtful (but happy to be proved wrong) so if we need to strengthen there we need to save dollars elsewhere. Those coming off contract the next couple of years are 3 outside backs & a young prop who would all be looking for an increased deal. Something will have to give and Staines won't be enough to cover it.

 

[Kilkenny]

There never really is like for like. All I was saying is we should not get into a random like bidding war, just to keep both Brian and Stephen and lose others. That right side hardly gets used in attack anyway.

I understand your point, many others share the same position. I agree there has to be a position where we make a reasonable offer and if the players in question can do better elsewhere we’ll good luck to them I guess. I just make the point our alternatives really are.‘nt any where near as good and will not ever be but that is just my opinion. Others may suggest otherwise.

 

[Kilkenny]

Has anyone argued this ever?! Nobody thinks they will be like for like.

I am suggesting we cannot expect to replace Crichton and To’o with Turuva and Jenkins And still be competitive amongst th3 better sides.

 

[Fangs]

Sky is falling bs. I can't cop it as a loyal Panthers fanatic.

For any player we lose we have 3 in reserve. All clones who are waiting to save the universe. Have a little faith baby.

 

[BossleyPanther]

That's a nasty laceration on Crichton's ear, must have been listening to this conversation.

 

[Black Panther]

Did Crichton recently change Managers??

 

[Hamstring awareness]

Here’s to hoping we’re kicking tyres on any available tier 1 or 2 hookers for next season.

Has there been any update on Verrills’ situation given Brandon Smith will be there next year?

 

[Blues Riff]

I'm still calling bullshit on this week's Ciraldo circus.

 

[CCJohnC]

I thought Spencer had a good spell yesterday and proof we should keep him.

 

[Blues Riff]

I thought Spencer had a good spell yesterday and proof we should keep him.

Also proof that he's a work in progress, and should be used as the coach sees fit..

 

[Murraymob1]

The sharks fans may go into melt down when they hear dale ficane e is facing 2 to 3 weeks off and kikau got nothing love it

 

[Smug Panther]

The sharks fans may go into melt down when they hear dale ficane e is facing 2 to 3 weeks off and kikau got nothing love it

Both deserve 0 weeks

 

[Blues Riff]

Both deserve 0 weeks

Incorrect, Dale deserves a firing squad.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Gus is great at managing salary caps. That why we are still paying RCG and Blake under our salary cap to the first of November this year.
He was the only one who thought that hook could coach years ago too. Plus he extended Griffins contract just before he sacked him.
Remember Idris, Soward and Merrin etc?

I‘ve got some similar beefs with Gus, but Soward & Merrin were decent signings at the time. Especially Soward, he had a great year in 2014.

 

[herbert henry1908]

No player in the history of the sport has ever offered what To'o does

To’o is very important to retain, much more important than Crichton.

 

[John Hamblin]

Spencer showed how good he can be. AS others have said Api and Kikau will be huge loses. Thats why we need to win the GF this year. Also Kikau's form might have something to do with him leaving and this could be his last shot at another premiership

 

[herbert henry1908]

Has anyone argued this ever?! Nobody thinks they will be like for like.

But can we be a top 4 team with Kenny/Luke at hooker? I'm doubtful (but happy to be proved wrong) so if we need to strengthen there we need to save dollars elsewhere. Those coming off contract the next couple of years are 3 outside backs & a young prop who would all be looking for an increased deal. Something will have to give and Staines won't be enough to cover it.

I‘m really surprised we didn’t do more to retain Api. I know there’s risks involved with his age, but he’s a pretty fit guy and he‘s one of the major keys that turned us into a title contender.

Do people not remember how much we were struggling at Hooker prior to 2020? Now we’re going to put our faith in a guy with no running game or hope another guy is a real late bloomer. Its a big risk.

 

[BossleyPanther]

I‘m really surprised we didn’t do more to retain Api. I know there’s risks involved with his age, but he’s a pretty fit guy and he‘s one of the major keys that turned us into a title contender.

Do people not remember how much we were struggling at Hooker prior to 2020? Now we’re going to put our faith in a guy with no running game or hope another guy is a real late bloomer. Its a big risk.

It's crazy, but at the time the club wanted him vaccinated and he didnt. But now he is apparantly.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Our best hope is Soni Luke right now. I just don’t see Mitch Kenny being a successful first grade hooker, his game is too limited. He’s a really solid back up and I’m glad we’ve got him for that role, but we should be doing everything to try and make Soni Luke a success.

 

[Hamstring awareness]

If Soni Luke is our best option we’re in trouble next season.