Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

[age.s]

Ivan has developed brilliantly but Wayne is still the best coach in the game. What he's doing with the Redcliffe is simply incredible

Yeah, I wasn't clear. I'd have Ivan behind Wayne. Another prem or two and it's a different conversation.

 

[Munky]

In the lead up to the 2021 first round of the finals Bennet played Ivan and the refs brilliantly through the media.

Absolute master class in winning the battle before it's fought.

We had the superior side (albeit busted) but Bennett found a way to nullify key parts of Pantherball.

Ivan to his credit was prepared for the GF.

 

[martielang]

When was the last time Wayne won something though? Dragons?

 

[Munky]

When was the last time Wayne won something though? Dragons?

Yep.

The two GF losses since were by a combined three points.

Although the 2015 GF tactics in the second half of protecting a four point lead were a little odd.

 

[Port Panther]

Hold off on those extensions please

 

[BossleyPanther]

Hold off on those extensions please

There is no rush. Nathan is here until 2027 which he will be 30 that year. See how he goes with his hammy and make a decision before 2026 starts.

But extending him until 35 could be a Turbo signing or could be a DCE signing we don't know yet.

 

[Fangs]

No issue with a long deal now.

I don't really see the downside. We've made 4 straight grand finals with the Cleary's at the helm. I'll back them to reach at least one more in the next five years (At a minimum).

 

[BossleyPanther]

@age.s there's no rush, be cautious look at Cowboys Tamolalo, Turbo is a waste of cap. Nathan is the GOAT, but having $1 mill right up another 5 extra years could be a real issue.

 

[age.s]

@age.s there's no rush, be cautious look at Cowboys Tamolalo, Turbo is a waste of cap. Nathan is the GOAT, but having $1 mill right up another 5 extra years could be a real issue.

Dude. It's Nathan Cleary. Completely different story to a heavyset forward. If today didn't highlight why an elite halfback is important to your team I don't know what will.

I was mainly laughing at your insistence that Nath is going to UK to hang out with his girlfriend instead of cementing his legacy as the GOAT.

 

[Chins get the wins]

Dude. It's Nathan Cleary. Completely different story to a heavyset forward. If today didn't highlight why an elite halfback is important to your team I don't know what will.

I was mainly laughing at your insistence that Nath is going to UK to hang out with his girlfriend instead of cementing his legacy as the GOAT.

Mary should come home and have babies imo.......

 

[age.s]

Mary should come home and have babies imo.......

If they absolutely have to, then this should be the play.

 

[BossleyPanther]

I just don't want us to have $1mill lock up in physio treatment.
Turbo, Mitchell are top examples. If he is fit and stay fit than give him a couple more years I guess.

 

[Sime_11]

Extend Nathan is a no brainer - tonight showed we have nothing when Cleary & Luai arent playing

Laurie, Schneider, Cole, Toelau - none of those guys are warranting high salaries for a halve - it would be disrespectful to Nathan to not offer 7 figures - Nathan is one of those non-negotiables (Yeo & Edward the same) who should be 1 club players - paramount to the club's leadership, culture on & off the field

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Nathan is the world's best player but his hammy also keeps going. No one is saying not to sign him.
Hopefully the club can get a few injury clauses into the contract but as a pair with his dad I think they'll have too much power.

Rubbish.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

No issue with a long deal now.

I don't really see the downside. We've made 4 straight grand finals with the Cleary's at the helm. I'll back them to reach at least one more in the next five years (At a minimum).

Some of the comments about Ivan and Nathan having too much power are almost laughable.

Especially with North Sydney sniffing around like leeches. Get it done.

 

[Fangs]

Some of the comments about Ivan and Nathan having too much power are almost laughable.

Especially with North Sydney sniffing around like leeches. Get it done.

It's fair enough to point out but look at the success we have had.

We are just spoiled these days. 4 straight grand finals. 5 years ago we were all praying we could just get to a prelim.

 

[Fangs]

Something else to consider is the future 18th team (And judging by reports 20 teams).

The market right now is stuffed. We don't have that amount of talent to spread across 18 to 20 teams. Halfbacks in particular are already in short supply and it's only going to get worse. RU players are starting to fill out squads now.

You've got to wrap these guys up long term.

 

[Chins get the wins]

Rubbish.

Which part Alice?

 

[Original Name]

For all the time he has been injured Nathan has managed to get onto the park every time when it really mattered for the club and that's in finals. The club's good enough to hang around top 4 for parts of the year without him at least for the moment. He's played every finals game since his career started.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Which part Alice?

Sadly most of what you've said on this platform in the last 24 hours.

The comments about Penrith winning by 30 was the starting point.

The angel on the Christmas tree for me was when you stated (I suppose with a straight face) that if Penrith sign up Ivan and Nathan for life, they will have too much power.