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Stevie

Bench
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3,065
I’m confident Ryles will hold his ground re Gutherson.
Totally. The reason it made the media I reckon is his grub agent pulled a lever and it didn’t work.
Ryles simple said let’s see how the role works out and then understand his value. Of course Ryles would want Gutho’s experience and if he ends up covering Brown his value is a lot higher than if he is coming off the bench and we are humming.

Most rookie coaches could have folded I reckon. Bravo we are not locking ourselves into a contract on a bloke on big bucks when he might have a way different role / value to Parra.
 

Black Panther

Juniors
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1,768
Do you disagree? We had the eighth best attack and the sixteenth best defence this year. How would Alamoti have helped us?

With a fairly pedestrian attack (6th best) Penrith needed attacking moments from Alamoti. And with the best defence they were able to cover his defensive flaws. He was a good fit for the Panthers, but he would’ve been a poor fit for us.
Who did Parra sign that actually helped their defense? That’s what I was eluding too.As for pedestrian Penrith attack, that’s not wins comps. See last 4 years please.
 

Legal Eel

Juniors
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861
$250k is what you’d pay your fourth or fifth best outside back, and we already had Sean Russell. Behind him we had minimum salary nuffies Harper and Cini, plus Talagi. And then there’s Dunster who is getting paid based on his ability before snapping every ligament in his knee.
No longer trying to change your mind on anything because i accept it is not possible for you to ever concede that someone may know something you don’t or have a valid point that disagrees with you.

In short, you are either a narcissist or truly have difficulties. Either way, I’m sorry for your troubles.

As to the substantive issue, I strongly disagree and can see the point several have made that Alamoti would have been a much better purchase than Harper, not least because defensively he is better than Harper despite his myriad flaws and in attack his upside is far far greater

As for the argument that we didn’t sign him because we had six three quarters, I find that to be untenable as I think that Alamoti would have been a valuable addition in Harpers slot and the squad makeup would not have been different, except for an improved three quarter
 

Hindmarshisgod2

Juniors
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1,379
Do you disagree? We had the eighth best attack and the sixteenth best defence this year. How would Alamoti have helped us?

With a fairly pedestrian attack (6th best) Penrith needed attacking moments from Alamoti. And with the best defence they were able to cover his defensive flaws. He was a good fit for the Panthers, but he would’ve been a poor fit for us.
Do you actually think that maybe they didn't put as much thought into it as you do???

Maybe they just saw he was cheap and no one wanted him and said, f**k it...let's get him...he's good for depth....
 

Stevie

Bench
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3,065
250k was bang on. Signing a lower priced deal to play in a better system and put himself in the shop window.
I have to say. I’ll never argue with you re Panthers. What the Panthers have achieved previously in the nrl era was thought impossible. They certainly aren’t cheating the cap when you look at year after year their losses.
Champion side.
I don’t think they are done yet either.

Congratulations. Enjoy the moment mate!
 

Eelogical

Referee
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23,001
I have to say. I’ll never argue with you re Panthers. What the Panthers have achieved previously in the nrl era was thought impossible. They certainly aren’t cheating the cap when you look at year after year their losses.
Champion side.
I don’t think they are done yet either.

Congratulations. Enjoy the moment mate!
Good one, Hindy111.
 

hindy111

Post Whore
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62,486
I have to say. I’ll never argue with you re Panthers. What the Panthers have achieved previously in the nrl era was thought impossible. They certainly aren’t cheating the cap when you look at year after year their losses.
Champion side.
I don’t think they are done yet either.

Congratulations. Enjoy the moment mate!

8yrs ago I said they where building a powerhouse and was laughed at.
@TheRam do you remember?
 

Poupou Escobar

Post Whore
Messages
90,215
Who did Parra sign that actually helped their defense?
Simonsson and Lomax are better defenders than Talagi and Harper. Hopefully more mobile forwards like Williams and Guymer help here as well. Ofahengaue was our best forward this year and we missed Hopgood. Getting rid of RCG will also free up minutes for these mobile toilers. Lomax can take his carries. Having Moses back in the side should help us control the ball better.
 

Pazza

First Grade
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9,627
Simonsson and Lomax are better defenders than Talagi and Harper. Hopefully more mobile forwards like Williams and Guymer help here as well. Ofahengaue was our best forward this year and we missed Hopgood. Getting rid of RCG will also free up minutes for these mobile toilers. Lomax can take his carries. Having Moses back in the side should help us control the ball better.

Gotta be better on kick chase. Moses long kicking game is our meal ticket, gotta capitalise.
 

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