Rumours and Stuff

[Black Panther]

Leo will be a Panther

Don’t think Penrith will have the money for Leo.

 

[Stagger eel]

Don’t think Penrith will have the money for Leo.

yeah, Lindsay Smith has just become an international..

 

[Glenneel]

If Gutho isn't around in 2025, on top of the loss of RCG, I think anything higher than 12th position next year is a positive. I'm not expecting massive improvements next year, I think he needs 2025 to wash away the stench that has developed around the joint. Moving on Gutho, RCG and maybe Sivo and then Lane for 2026 should free up a heap of space to bring in some genuine talent and new blood for a decent crack in 2026 and 2027. I think JR should get at least until the end of 2027. Unless we finish stone motherless in 2025, 2026 and are still there halfway through 2027 - then it'll be time to reassess....

With our halves there is no way we should finish last irrespective of the rest of the roster. You have to remember that Moses was missing for about half the season this year and Asi was a project player who actually imo improved during the season.

There will be a bit of short term pain until we improve the rest of the spine with a rookie fullback and a more than serviceable hooker in Hands. There is no way we'll finish last and I'm even expecting a top 8 finish next year with a realistically reasonable expectation we'll challenger for a grand final the year after as both Penrith (loss of players) and Storm (spine players ageing) being less influential.

 

[Glenneel]

It's no risk imo.....

Gutho is done...he is on a massive decline, best to get rid of him asap and start the rebuild now...same with RCG......great player but we got the best years out if him....now it's time to plan ahead....

The most mind boggling thing in all this, is why these guys are signed on such massive overs.....another thing ive mentioned ad nauseam and that continually baffles me is how Paulo is on around 950k per season..truly unbelievable stuff.

To be honest I don't believe this figure and would assume on around same amount as RCG $700-800k.

 

[King-Gutho94]

If anyone is bored over the off-season and loves watching old games of footy.

A chunk of this match was put on YouTube.

1986 when we beat Manly at Brookvale.

 

[Glenneel]

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Not sure I’ve ever mentioned this before. But an old lady randomly gave my mum a dusty unopened bottle of port as she had loads and was going to throw it out.

I have it saved in my man shed and think it’s amazing it’s called “Para” and it’s from 1947. Apologies if anyone has identified this before but I swore I’d crack it open in 22 if we won but it wasn’t to be. I mostly hate port however I’ve never cleaned the dust off and it’s a great addition besides by retro jerseys etc.
(FYI that’s a stock photo mine is in the cave and I’m lazy).

Is anyone a port drinker? Has the name / Vintage been mentioned on here before?

I'd be glad to take it off your hands. Has it been kept in a cool place all these years?

 

[Zoso]

If anyone is bored over the off-season and loves watching old games of footy.

A chunk of this match was put on YouTube.

1986 when we beat Manly at Brookvale.

Love those deep back lines. Just watched the first 5 mins. Paul Taylor: four tackles in a row then kick pressure. Legend

 

[Zoso]

If anyone is bored over the off-season and loves watching old games of footy.

A chunk of this match was put on YouTube.

1986 when we beat Manly at Brookvale.

1st hit up from the kick off: Steve Ella. Playing weight was about 75kg!

 

[Poupou Escobar]

You're missing the other vital component to the situation.

Nov 1 approaches and we have 2 million dollars in cap space in limbo. I doubt Ryles is thrilled

That’s the case for any off contract player. You make them an offer and then have to wait for their decision.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

So we weren't geniune contenders in 09 when we made the GF??

Or in 07 when we made the preliminary??

You’re off your head.

You’re the one saying we weren’t genuine contenders in 2022. If you’re basing it on the result of the grand final (a sample of one game) you’re off your head. If we were (or weren’t) genuine contenders, it was evident before the finals started. The ‘07 and ‘09 teams were just as ordinary as the ‘22 side.

Those years we could have beaten anybody on our day and didn't need the opposition to shit the bed so we could beat them, and had a team stacked with talent. I'd go as far as including 2010 as a genuine contenders even though we didn't make the 8...

The 2022 team could also beat anyone on the day. That preliminary final was a great comeback win, as underdogs.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

So why bring it up and attempt to compare them? Trolling?

You merkins started it.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Alamoti the exception

I doubt he was cheap. He was a top 17 NRL player by the age of 19.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

yeah, Lindsay Smith has just become an international..

And they’ve signed Papali’i. That’s where Fisher-Harris’ money would’ve gone.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

With our halves there is no way we should finish last irrespective of the rest of the roster.

It depends how many games they play.

 

[hindy111]

And they’ve signed Papali’i. That’s where Fisher-Harris’ money would’ve gone.

JFH was costing around 900k
Papali'i would be maybe 550k

Luai was around 650k. Blaize would be 400k.

Tyrone May extension was around 450k that was terminated

Turuava was offered 350k. Probably was on 250k-300k

I reckon there is some upgrades sure but also a little money spare.

 

[Avenger]

You merkins started it.

I’ll take that as an admission.

 

[Pazza]

That’s the case for any off contract player. You make them an offer and then have to wait for their decision.

The club has to wait for their decision.....

 

[Gazzamatta]

What are your thoughts on the two edge forwards who started ahead of him this year, Lokeni and Funa-Iuta?

Sorry. Can't offer an opinion as I havent seen much of them. If they are better than Sangalang then that's a good thing cause that kid is a real goer. Fingers crossed.