TieDye
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This thread could do with a stint
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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weststigerman
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2 wins and people want to get rid of one of our best players.
Glad you guys aren’t running the club.
Glad you guys aren’t running the club.
Bird = No Thanks.
tony soprano
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Has improved over last few weeks
tony soprano
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Aqua would be a fullback option which we lack in
tony soprano
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Bird good mate with Hastings or at least family friends.
He would only be depth for us and he would want a starting role, plus his defence is very poor, good in attack I’ll give him that but not a good defender, highly doubt we’ll sign him to be a starting fullback
tony soprano
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Yeah his D has improved last few weeks. Heard him speak after last week's game spoke really well. Noted had a shoulder injury in preseason and behind the 8 ball. Took him a couple weeks to get back into it which fair enough but have seen improvement. Agree would still like to see how he goes against a top team tho
That’s a fair assessment if he plays when Cows are facing Panthers or Storm or Roosters I’ll see how he goes then
Kelce68
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And I love 'im.
weststigerman
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He's the best centre at the club. Needs work on his defence but still the best.
tony soprano
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Yeah I guess him and Laurie have similar ability Laurie prob a bit better in D.
But Laurie can find an injury so need a drinkwater calibre of player for cover.
tony soprano
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So true
jrtiger
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Bird on a 3 year deal on $500k is too much of a risk. elite talent but unfortunately has been hampered with injuries since he came into grade. doesn't sound like Garner's staying around but I'd rather him re-signed at a fraction of the price with a better defensive output. no doubt Bird can play, but he's lucky to play 10 games a season.
I'm not in favour of going after Jack Bird, when Penrith have too many good young players off contract that we could try to sign. Unless they take less money to stay with Penrith, I can't see them being able to retain Crichton, Liam Martin, To'o & Tago all at the club. Bird has had his fair share of injuries during his career & not worth the cap hit.
🚫 Jack Bird 🚫
May as well keep Garner.
May as well keep Garner.
finnzo
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Where playing 600k below the cap because we struggle to attract talent to the club there is very few decent back row options left on the market for next year bird is the best option I’d take him for sure a back row pairing of papali and bird is very solid they both play the 80 minutes
hammertime
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Not when Bird is unavailable through injury. He wants 3 years. I would keep Garner over JB and keep searching.