Rumours and Stuff

[Dibs]

Or he has gone last drink I have before and during the season. They asked him to hand it over and he said go f**k yourself you merkin while intoxicated...... Did he end up handing it over? Did he get physical? Was he yelling? Did they have to restrain him? We do not know so give him a chance.

We are talking mid 20ylds. And most people on here are 30+ Have a think how you and some of your friends may of behaved at this age with a gutfull of piss.

You honestly think every NRL player should never drink alcohol. That is ridiculous. They are not robots.

He’s had plenty of chances. The incident on its own is quite small but in the current climate and his previous transgressions may force eels hand

 

[T.S Quint]

I think you answered the questions here. I doubt Peni is the brightest kid and also doubt has had the best education. I am unsure of any of this or his upbringing.

It would be less common however that more inteligent,educated players from wealthier families come with as many issues. Maybe its time we just recruit these types ?

You mean like Foran?

 

[Soren Lorenson]

You guys are talking like he’s a big pillow. They guy is a dymamic runner and would last 5 minutes on the open market if we chopped him.

I'm not commenting on his talent, and this is also why I said the club is in a no win situation again through no fault of its own. You just think in the current environment, players would be being a bit cautious about their behaviour. But not our Peni.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

He’s had plenty of chances. The incident on its own is quite small but in the current climate and his previous transgressions may force eels hand

It does look like he's on the improve but we can't be certain. If we keep him and next off season he gets caught having a wee in the street then we'll know for sure.

 

[Eelogical]

FFS your bias is showing.

The bloke has f**ked up twice. That's probably forgivable.

You know what isn't? HIDING IT FROM HIS EMPLOYER BOTH TIMES!

Come on, mate. Anybody who's gone through a windscreen with a few beers in them and not told their employer about it then gets on a plane some time later with a skin full and does the same has obviously learned their lesson.

 

[jk13]

If he threatened harm he’s gotta go. f**kin idiot, just b like jimmy garapolo and date porn stars

 

[Avenger]

Failed to tell the club - again.

Which is why he should be thrown out on his ear. The guy is a dope with overrated ability anyway.

 

[Delboy]

The only upside in this whole event, was that after acting like a complete dickwad, he fell asleep and was met by police at Auckland, and he went without fuss.

No excuses, still completely disgraceful after his last trip back to Tonga/NZ. What on earth does it take for these players to take personal responsibility. After reading about the young players coming through and their work at the autistic school, you see a senior player do this. Heard from someone that Oregan was there at the school on his day off,maybe the younger crew are just loyal and sensibly accountable after coming through the system together.

 

[Delboy]

Apparently no charges. Just a behaviour warning and allowed to continue on the connecting flight to Sydney. As before, what does it take to get through to them.

 

[The Phelan Folly]

Sack him ..... he is obviously a dumb f**k

Yup. The Dickheadometre is reading rather high on this one.

 

[Dibs]

I think you answered the questions here. I doubt Peni is the brightest kid and also doubt has had the best education. I am unsure of any of this or his upbringing.

It would be less common however that more inteligent,educated players from wealthier families come with as many issues. Maybe its time we just recruit these types ?

Or we can try and help these guys more. People do not behave like this for no reason. He has been part of this club for 10yrs and anyone who wants to just sack him show little compassion. If a guy like Lane or Norman played up then yeah sure. But Peni is part of this team and gives his all. Lets atleast give the guy the benefit of doubt.
How would he be if went from 150-200k a year too a 40k -50k pay packet. Its easy to say just sack him without knowing how much will effect. He may lose his house,car,family over this ffs.

Then he shouldn’t have acted like a f**kstick if he didn’t want to lose his house car and family

 

[Eelogical]

Apparently no charges. Just a behaviour warning and allowed to continue on the connecting flight to Sydney. As before, what does it take to get through to them.

I don't rightly know. You can't educate idiots, it's a well know fact.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Wasn't even close to the top 50 in droppd balls last year according to NRL stats, but memories of previous seasons are hard to dislodge.

How many middle forwards are in the top 50 though?

 

[Happy MEel]

Let’s see if the club is serious about changing its culture. After making a big song and dance last year with the review, this will be a good indication if it was just a PR exercise or may actually be a meaningful change to standards the club is prepared to accept.

 

[Avenger]

Let’s see if the club is serious about changing its culture. After making a big song and dance last year with the review, this will be a good indication if it was just a PR exercise or may actually be a meaningful change to standards the club is prepared to accept.

They need to sack him, show their hand early and promote a kid in the top 30.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I think you answered the questions here. I doubt Peni is the brightest kid and also doubt has had the best education. I am unsure of any of this or his upbringing.

It would be less common however that more inteligent,educated players from wealthier families come with as many issues. Maybe its time we just recruit these types ?

Or we can try and help these guys more. People do not behave like this for no reason. He has been part of this club for 10yrs and anyone who wants to just sack him show little compassion. If a guy like Lane or Norman played up then yeah sure. But Peni is part of this team and gives his all. Lets atleast give the guy the benefit of doubt.
How would he be if went from 150-200k a year too a 40k -50k pay packet. Its easy to say just sack him without knowing how much will effect. He may lose his house,car,family over this ffs.

He would get a spot in any club’s top 30. Let him go to a club that can afford better leadership.

 

[Happy MEel]

How many middle forwards are in the top 50 though?

There are only 5 forwards in the whole top 50. Surgess is the closest thing to a prop and the rest are edge forwards.

https://www.nrl.com/stats/players/?competition=111&season=2018&stat=37

 

[Avenger]

I’d be knocking on the door at Cronulla and be grabbing one of their forwards. Even if we promote a kid to the top 30, we still have a spot don’t we?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Then he shouldn’t have acted like a f**kstick if he didn’t want to lose his house car and family

More to the point, if you make horrifically poor decisions on the piss, don’t drink. Ever again.

 

[Noise]

How many middle forwards are in the top 50 though?

Only 2 from what I can see...Sam Burgess and Jason Talmololo. And they both play big minutes. Peni plays much shorter minutes than them.