Rumours and Stuff

[Chipmunk]

I like The Pennys attitude having the SOO halfs yet still see the need to have an acceptable back up. Thats professionalism. That said, the latest rumour is Madden is headed to Brisbane.

I suspect our clubs view is that we have an acceptable back up. The fact he is picked in the 17 would more than indicate that.

 

[Gazzamatta]

OK then, the oppotunity to play FG NRL with Benji and Sheens might well be a worthy consideration. Let's face it, its either a chance at a NRL shit club, a chance at a better NRL club as NSW Cup half or super league.

Having said that I have no idea what his Dad thinks. Anecdotally, he was happy for him to go and train under Belly, which would probably mean that he would live on the Sunshine Coast if under that system.

Look at the player the Tigpies turned Harry the Happy Hooker into. Ffs.

 

[Chipmunk]

Look at the player the Tigpies turned Harry the Happy Hooker into. Ffs.

He went there as the first choice hooker though. I can't see Jake getting a gig in the halves ahead of Hastings, Brooks or Douehi.

 

[Gazzamatta]

*BAs view

 

[gaffer]

He went there as the first choice hooker though. I can't see Jake getting a gig in the halves ahead of Hastings, Brooks or Douehi.

could we swap him for the busted hastings

 

[Gronk]

He went there as the first choice hooker though. I can't see Jake getting a gig in the halves ahead of Hastings, Brooks or Douehi.

Brooks to Knights ? Is that off ?

Knights closing in on signature, but still holding hope for Brooks

The Knights are reportedly getting closer to signing a name.

www.zerotackle.com

 

[Chipmunk]

could we swap him for the busted hastings

Well he isn't busted, he just had a late season injury.

Not the worst option as a 14, who could play 9 for 10-15 minutes a week and then fill in as a middle half 13 after that, and then a back up half if needed.

 

[Chipmunk]

Brooks to Knights ? Is that off ?

Knights closing in on signature, but still holding hope for Brooks

The Knights are reportedly getting closer to signing a name.

www.zerotackle.com

Apparently Sheensy won't let him go.

 

[hindy111]

If I was running the club I'd keep JA for sure. But he'd be facing some stiff competition in NSW cup as I'd be looking for a half.
Parra also need to sign 2 x utilities. One a project style for NSW CUP. And the other a genuine nrl player.
Peachey might be a cheekie option. There would be a few out there. JA shouldn't be considered at all as a bench option. He should only be considered as a back up if Moses is out and also facing competition for that.

 

[hindy111]

Think Penrith
SoS, Kurt Falls, Salmon.....

 

[Incorrect]

Think Penrith
SoS, Kurt Falls, Salmon.....

Tanah Boyd would provide great utility value - hooker, halves, can even play middle or edge if allaned by injuries mid-gane. Can kicks goals to boot!!

 

[JokerEel]

Think Penrith
SoS, Kurt Falls, Salmon.....

Kurt Falls is ok as a backup.
Salmon was shit when he started as a half for Penrith.

 

[JokerEel]

Tanah Boyd would provide great utility value - hooker, halves, can even play middle or edge if allaned by injuries mid-gane. Can kicks goals to boot!!

He would be a decent 14 but is locked up till the end of 24..

 

[Incorrect]

He would be a decent 14 but is locked up till the end of 24..

Ah bugger. I thought he was without a deal for 2023 and beyond

 

[Chipmunk]

If I was running the club I'd keep JA for sure. But he'd be facing some stiff competition in NSW cup as I'd be looking for a half.
Parra also need to sign 2 x utilities. One a project style for NSW CUP. And the other a genuine nrl player.
Peachey might be a cheekie option. There would be a few out there. JA shouldn't be considered at all as a bench option. He should only be considered as a back up if Moses is out and also facing competition for that.

As I posted the other day, with Hodgson here I think we need a genuine 14, someone who can at a minimim play dummy half for 10-15 minutes a week, but who is also capable of filling-in in the halves if needed.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Do those Storm guys actually live on the Sunshine Coast or do they just get flown up for games on the weekends? Doesn't Cooper Johns live with Grant and Smith?

They are full time NRL players so they need to be at daily training in Melbourne with the rest of the squad.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Was he as slow as Jake when he was 19? Did he make plays and telegraph it to the opposition like it was via satellite from a 1990’s CNN telecast?

He scored a solo try off a chip kick against Souths. If it was telegraphed it would’ve been defused.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Is O'Sullivan actually any good, or is he just a good player in good team, otherwise he's a shit player in a shit team (of which the majority of NRL players would fall into that category)? He has been able to slot into an exceptionally good team, who play exceptionally well as a team.

It will be interesting to see how he goes again at a team who won't be as strong.

His and Arthur’s output in reserve grade this year is very similar. I think the Panthers first grade side makes him look good.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

As I posted the other day, with Hodgson here I think we need a genuine 14, someone who can at a minimim play dummy half for 10-15 minutes a week, but who is also capable of filling-in in the halves if needed.

That’s Jake Arthur!

 

[hindy111]

Kurt Falls is ok as a backup.
Salmon was shit when he started as a half for Penrith.

Salmon a utility but. Covers 2nd row, Centre and halves.