Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

[Chins get the wins]

Alternative angle: we weren’t dicks when one of our most loyal players asked to move back to his country of birth on compassionate grounds.

Both are true

 

[Hamstring awareness]

His manager asked for permission to look elsewhere as they thought the door had been closed for him with Sullivan and Luai coming...well apparently he's happy now with his first grade spot in the NRL's most charasmatic team and looking forward to Jarome coming. I think you may have to look elsewhere to do your stealing...although....although... Bud Sullivan could probably be your's if you're sneaky enough

Nobody wants SPUD Sullivan. Kindly take a hike.

 

[Iamback]

We should go with whatever keeps the premiership window open. Add in performance based incentives if you’re worried about any potential regression.
With Fifita off the market there’s no other off contract option with his ceiling. It would a mistake not to at least kick tyres on him.

I doubt Fifita was the only on contract player to come to us.

No doubt we will kick the tyres but we have to choose carefully because once the money is gone then we can't use it if the ideal guy comes up

 

[hindy111]

Not sure why anyone thought we could get a player Roosters wanted. They always get their big name signings.

Brown paper bags cant be beaten.

Lifestyle also. The idea of living in Bondi and most likely eating at any restruant he wants free is a draw card. I love Penrith. I grew up that way. But it isn't as nice an area especially if your plan was just 4 or 5yrs in Sydney.

 

[Frankus]

Roosters 2025 looks dire as of now.

Might change within a few hours if they sign Fifita. But Manu, Sua'ali'i and apparently Tupou out the door as well. If Gagai was their target then its a step backwards for them. They didn't get Lomax either. Halves options already an issue and Keary is retiring.

Are they going to play Fifita in the centres? That’s what they need. They are losing arguably the best outside back in the game, a young gun in Suallii and not much talent in cup from what I’ve seen. Oh well good luck to them

 

[Das Hassler]

Why am I not f*cking surprised that David Fifita picked the Chooks instead of us? Uncle Nick and his brown paper bag deals and extra-large sombrero.

No brown paper bags...it's business and "guaranteed return" investment introductions...also being in the Eastern Suburbs a sharp eyed marquee player will spot those bargain basement ocean view properties ...unbelievable deals!

 

[Fangs]

Are they going to play Fifita in the centres? That’s what they need. They are losing arguably the best outside back in the game, a young gun in Suallii and not much talent in cup from what I’ve seen. Oh well good luck to them

Same crap style they've played for years.

Horrific concussion and suspension count. Throw it out wide to...who?

Fifita at centre would probably be great at this point.

 

[hindy111]

I think Fafita would of been an awesome signing for Penrith. But he still eats up 850k. And let's face it he can be lazy.
Might be better to look towards a guy like Isaiah Papali'i. I think he signed for 550k. Based on current form 450k gets him.

 

[Das Hassler]

We are not dumb shits like the Tigers. You are stuck with Dud Sullivan. What an embarrassing deal.

Now is that anyway to talk about a club that took Luai and Turuva off your hands?! We were nice about it when you stole Huff and Robert Jennings from us. As for Bud...admit it...you're just pissed because you missed out!

 

[Bred not Bought]

The only good thing will be Gordon Tallis will be salty.

 

[Frankus]

McInnes is another I'd love here, off contract 2025, can't imagine he'd be as motivated to leave what should be a pretty good Sharks side though. Would be a great bench middle that can also give Kenny 10-15 rest.

We don’t need someone like McInnes. We need a hard running middle that can bend the line and put the fear of god into opposition forwards like Fish does.

 

[Das Hassler]

Nobody wants SPUD Sullivan. Kindly take a hike.

Nobody wants him huh...well no shit...so I'm not going too fast for you then

 

[Frankus]

I think Fafita would of been an awesome signing for Penrith. But he still eats up 850k. And let's face it he can be lazy.
Might be better to look towards a guy like Isaiah Papali'i. I think he signed for 550k. Based on current form 450k gets him.

I’m not super disappointed in missing out on Fifita. Almost unstoppable on his day, but he only plays like that once a month and the rest of the time he just turns up to line his pockets.

 

[Black Diamond]

No brown paper bags...it's business and "guaranteed return" investment introductions...also being in the Eastern Suburbs a sharp eyed marquee player will spot those bargain basement ocean view properties ...unbelievable deals!

There was the little matter of "I want to win a premiership" must have changed his mind about that

 

[murraymob]

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I think Fafita would of been an awesome signing for Penrith. But he still eats up 850k. And let's face it he can be lazy.
Might be better to look towards a guy like Isaiah Papali'i. I think he signed for 550k. Based on current form 450k gets him.

No he has had 1 good year in his career we do not need him

 

[Fangs]

Eyes onto the Souths fire sale. Should happen at some point this year.

 

[hindy111]

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No he has had 1 good year in his career we do not need him

If players are signed for 2025 I think Penrith will drop off quite a bit.
Luai, JFH,Turuva are huge losses. Turuva can be replaced. The other two not so easily.

 

[Hooked]

I thought we were in trouble when I read the pricks were throwing in a car.
Boot will probably full of brown paper bags.

 

[Black Diamond]

Alternative angle: we weren’t dicks when one of our most loyal players asked to move back to his country of birth on compassionate grounds.

That's the difference between Panthers and Chooks...run by fair respectful management.

 

[Chins get the wins]

Eyes onto the Souths fire sale. Should happen at some point this year.

Unless it's Cam Murray they have zero I'd want here