Rumours and Stuff

[Eelementary]

Can’t argue with Sean signing with Perth tbh. He’s a good honest footballer but if another club want to spend decent coin on him, I feel like we’ve done the right thing and not matched it.

Agreed.

I like that he's got a great attitude, and is a very good defender - but we can upgrade his position.

 

[Delboy]

Agreed.

I like that he's got a great attitude, and is a very good defender - but we can upgrade his position.

That’s a lot of confidence 8n the recruitment ability of the front office, haven’t really seen that for 4/5 years at least.

 

[senior]

Agreed.

I like that he's got a great attitude, and is a very good defender - but we can upgrade his position.

I just don’t have faith in our front office to replace him

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Apparently Russell has agreed to a long term deal with the Bears from 2027

Looking grim in the backs if Russell does go

Simonsson
Penisini
JAC
Samrani

With no one as depth

2027 is over 12 months away.

 

[Eelementary]

That’s a lot of confidence 8n the recruitment ability of the front office, haven’t really seen that for 4/5 years at least.

Question - was it because the coach was not identifying the sort of players we needed, or because the office was bad at negotiating?

I have faith in Ryles.

 

[Eelementary]

I just don’t have faith in our front office to replace him

It's also over 12 months away.

But then, an internal player, such as Richard Penisini, or Araz Nanva, may have developed well enough to take Russell's spot.

Keep the faith.

 

[Delboy]

It's also over 12 months away.

But then, an internal player, such as Richard Penisini, or Araz Nanva, may have developed well enough to take Russell's spot.

Keep the faith.

Was thinking more about an immediate need for 2026. Even though to see the club more on the front foot would be handy.

 

[Eelogical]

Can we get a winger who's 6ft'4 and full of muscle?

 

[Timana]

Can we get a winger who's 6ft'4 and full of muscle?

But doess he have ta speaka my language?

 

[Timana]

I was just thinking Penrith home grew their own talent

 

[Zoso]

Question - was it because the coach was not identifying the sort of players we needed, or because the office was bad at negotiating?

I have faith in Ryles.

Maybe a bit of both - listen to the TCT interview with MON. A few things he said stuck out:
1. He mentioned several times how clearly defined Ryles’ vision is. That made it easier for the RNR team to identify and pursue the type of player to fit that vision.
2. The playing history of the coaching staff had an impact on the squad, including Sam Moa’s impact on the Pacifica boys. In short, credibility.

It sounded like those were two high-value attributes he thought made a big difference.

Put another way, BA didn’t have the clear vision Ryles has, and the previous coaching staff didn't have the same credibility with the playing squad.

And it’s also worth noting he spent a lot of time talking about how good Pezet will be and what a great character he is. Zero time even hinting how/why we couldn’t get him.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Question - was it because the coach was not identifying the sort of players we needed, or because the office was bad at negotiating?

I have faith in Ryles.

We recruited well for this year:

Iongi
JAC
Lomax
Da Silva
Williams
Kautoga
Walker

The reason we didn't sign any outside backs was because until Lomax left (last month), we didn't need any.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

And it’s also worth noting he spent a lot of time talking about how good Pezet will be and what a great character he is. Zero time even hinting how/why we couldn’t get him.

Couldn't get whom?

 

[Eelementary]

We recruited well for this year:

Iongi
JAC
Lomax
Da Silva
Williams
Kautoga
Walker

The reason we didn't sign any outside backs was because until Lomax left (last month), we didn't need any.

Exactly!

 

[King-Gutho94]

 

[Jake the snake]

I “fink” That TCT podcast with Trolley man MON was an absolute embarrassment. Nothing came out of it, it was a love fest of backslaps that have no new info, no tough questions asked about the failure to attract decent signings. The sound quality - It sounded like they recorded in their toilet studio, each of them sitting on the dunny having chat. The echoing was amazing.

 

[JohnStoppafarty]

I “fink” That TCT podcast with Trolley man MON was an absolute embarrassment. Nothing came out of it, it was a love fest of backslaps that have no new info, no tough questions asked about the failure to attract decent signings. The sound quality - It sounded like they recorded in their toilet studio, each of them sitting on the dunny having chat. The echoing was amazing.

Sounds like it was recorded in an echo chamber.

 

[Twizzle]

Can we get a winger who's 6ft'4 and full of muscle?

He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich

 

[Zoso]

Couldn't get whom?

Pezet, on a longer term deal.

 

[King-Gutho94]

I “fink” That TCT podcast with Trolley man MON was an absolute embarrassment. Nothing came out of it, it was a love fest of backslaps that have no new info, no tough questions asked about the failure to attract decent signings. The sound quality - It sounded like they recorded in their toilet studio, each of them sitting on the dunny having chat. The echoing was amazing.

So MON's phone wasnt ringing off the hook on the podcast