Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

[Aliceinwonderland]

Sorenson is not as big as Sims. The quicker play style has brought Sorenson into the game and allowed him to really shine, before that he was a journey man. Whereas Sims has always been big and aggressive enough to be a pretty upper tier second rower.

I agree. I like how the game now is focused on footwork, step, and leg drive, rather than just being big.

One of the best examples of this is little Jayden Campbell who plays for the Titians. So many of his dad's characteristics too.

Both Scott and Jayden are footy players, rather than being a type of WWE wrestlers pretending to be footy players.

 

[Exsilium]

All this talk of what Kikau and Martin are or are not raises one question. Would you prefer they play against us? knowing what they can do?

I think not.

 

[Exsilium]

Sorenson is not as big as Sims. The quicker play style has (in part) brought Sorenson into the game and allowed him to really shine, before that he was a journey man. Whereas Sims has always been big and aggressive enough to be a pretty upper tier second rower. It's a bit of a difference, between Sorenson a journeyman with an incredible work ethic but wasn't talented enough to be a regular first grader previously and Sims a guy who was a standout for NSW in the last Origin series.

Sorensen should have had much more game time with the Sharks.

He's a very good footballer and our side compliments his skill set. Perfect example of getting what you need, without breaking the bank.

Capewell is another example, another sharks rejection.

Sorensen will be huge for us in the future. I am glad he signed on.

 

[Smug Panther]

Sorensen should have had much more game time with the Sharks.

He's a very good footballer and our side compliments his skill set. Perfect example of getting what you need, without breaking the bank.

Capewell is another example, another sharks rejection.

Sorensen will be huge for us in the future. I am glad he signed on.

Both good footballers but they are looking better in our system than they really are

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Both good footballers but they are looking better in our system than they really are

I think it's more to the point is the Penrith system suit their style of footy.

 

[Pantherjim.]

If that’s what he’s asking for, “Bye Kiks!”

Definitely not worth anywhere near 900k a season.

 

[Original Name]

Sorensen should have had much more game time with the Sharks.

He's a very good footballer and our side compliments his skill set. Perfect example of getting what you need, without breaking the bank.

Capewell is another example, another sharks rejection.

Sorensen will be huge for us in the future. I am glad he signed on.

Yeah that's why I said in part in brackets, that's usually not just one reason for these things. Life isn't that black and white. But my point is when you're a half and you're tackling someone would you rather tackle a tall 108kg dude who's quick for a forward or a 99kg dude who's quick forward and strong for his size. One's easier to handle than the other.

The guy I was quoting seemed to make Tariq and Sorenson to be roughly equielvent. There's a difference in physical ability. Tariq's clearly able to play at a higher ceiling. If Sorenson had that same ceiling his career would have been different. They're not like for like in ability is the point I was making.

 

[TheRiff]

Sorenson is not as big as Sims. The quicker play style has (in part) brought Sorenson into the game and allowed him to really shine, before that he was a journey man. Whereas Sims has always been big and aggressive enough to be a pretty upper tier second rower. It's a bit of a difference, between Sorenson a journeyman with an incredible work ethic but wasn't talented enough to be a regular first grader previously and Sims a guy who was a standout for NSW in the last Origin series.

Sims has a few good games, Costs more than Vili does. Assuming we lose him we need a guys that is an x factor like him, well in that mould anyway

 

[TheRiff]

If that’s what he’s asking for, “Bye Kiks!”

Definitely not worth anywhere near 900k a season.

A lot will just be manager talk, However if true no chance he stays. $700k would be the max

 

[TheRiff]

All this talk of what Kikau and Martin are or are not raises one question. Would you prefer they play against us? knowing what they can do?

I think not.

Would Martin play as an edge or Middle 1st?

 

[Vicpanther]

I can't be the only one that laughs at kiks being valued at 900k. He is a great player when he is on but lately that has been rare.

I would rather loose kiks and save that money for the likes of taylan, tago, sorrenson. I know they arw different positions but tago would be killer in the edge.

For me it's just to much money for inconsistency.

 

[DinkyDi]

I can't be the only one that laughs at kiks being valued at 900k. He is a great player when he is on but lately that has been rare.

I would rather loose kiks and save that money for the likes of taylan, tago, sorrenson. I know they arw different positions but tago would be killer in the edge.

For me it's just to much money for inconsistency.

Sorrenson has re-signed for a further two years

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

I can't be the only one that laughs at kiks being valued at 900k. He is a great player when he is on but lately that has been rare.

I would rather loose kiks and save that money for the likes of taylan, tago, sorrenson. I know they arw different positions but tago would be killer in the edge.

For me it's just to much money for inconsistency.

Clubs like Dragons, Wests Tigers will shell out that kind of money willingly. I have a belief that if he fails to stay with Penrith he may play rugby O/S for big ben big bucks.

 

[Vicpanther]

Clubs like Dragons, Wests Tigers will shell out that kind of money willingly. I have a belief that if he fails to stay with Penrith he may play rugby O/S for big ben big bucks.

Most likley and I think it's silly. Just hope we don't.
I can just see it being another rcg situation.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Most likley and I think it's silly. Just hope we don't.
I can just see it being another rcg situation.

I don't think we have the cap space for a 'silly offer'.

 

[Blade23]

There will be no silly offer to Kikau. He either stays for a fair price or leaves to chase the big bucks.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

There will be no silly offer to Kikau. He either stays for a fair price or leaves to chase the big bucks.

More than comfortable with this Blade.

Kiks has to work out whether the wants huge dollars at a lesser club, where the chances for finals etc may not exist. Or stay at Penrith for a lesser amount. I hope for Kiks sake he sees beyond the dollar signs.

 

[TheRiff]

While now we look light on the edges, Who knows what is the case in 12 months. The club has nailed the recruitment and Retention so far, Api is the only must sign off those to be signed

 

[DinkyDi]

There will be no silly offer to Kikau. He either stays for a fair price or leaves to chase the big bucks.

Hello, I was wondering how you were?

 

[Original Name]

There will be no silly offer to Kikau. He either stays for a fair price or leaves to chase the big bucks.

Surely that report in the DT was his manager's pumping up his tires and no other club's willing to offer him 900K-1,000K. That's just insane.