Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Spacecub]

A panthers supporter mate mentioned today Penrith are trying to offload Spencer linau, stuck playing behind fisher Harris and leota, he goes ok, would love to see sheens pick him up

 

[TSP]

Yeah, there is a relationship between Laundy and Sheens.

I'm good Lauren, get to interview Jacko on Sunday so excited about that. I hope things are well with you as well.

Tell Jacko he’s a fekking legend, If I was a young lady and had a head full of strange thoughts, I would want to have his first born child.

Nah, he’s been the cats whiskers and our best signing since I can remember.

Exceeded every single expectation.👍

The light on the hill, thank him from me.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

problem may be J O wants 3 years-i year to long imo

He is 26yrs old. He has way more than 3yrs left in the tank.
Joe is younger than Musgrove by half a year.

 

[bptiger 0]

Mixture of good/bad news:

Few questions asked about junior players signed up, the following below names have committed to the club.

Kade Hill
Luke Laulilii
Kit Laulilii
Jordan Miller
Tallyn Da Silva
Tajh Colquhoun
Livai Saukuru
Apisalome Saukuru Development Deal 2023
Kitione Kautoga Development Deal 2023
Michael Tannous & CJ Mundine (being discussed for other development spots for 2023)

Re-signing News:

As well reported Adam Doueihi has put contract talks on hold for the time being, this is not going down well with some management & don't want to get involved in a bidding war.

Joe Ofahengaue's management recently rejected latest contract offer, Dolphin's & Storm in frame, not looking good.

Brandon Tumeth & Fa'amanu Brown re-signing should be announced soon.

Tommy Talau will be one Train & Trial deal over the off-season (Similar To Roberts last off-season), has had offers from 1 other club but want's to return the faith.

Jackson Hastings: Important meeting scheduled in the next week where the 1st official contract offer is expected to be presented. Confidant a deal will be done.

Madden looks all but done to the Panthers.

Gildart, Peachey, Simpkins, & Liddle all expected to be gone over the off-season as previously reported.

Player Signings:

Cameron Munster has not been discussed or met with the club, salary cap suicide to tie up that much money in one player in the hope they are the savor.

Phoenix Crossland is being discussed as a replacement signing for Madden to cover in the halves.

Jason Batman: Discussions have been had but the transfer fee has all but killed this from happening, unless it drops a fair bit it won't be happening.

Jack Murchie, Matt Doorey & Jackson Topine have all be discussed in recent recruitment for forward depth.

Aaron Woods looks less likely to join the club, "positive" discussions had a few weeks ago but crickets since (hopefully stays that way)

Charlies Staines is a good chance to come on board for 2023 but only if Panthers come to the party. Club is willing to match his salary at Panthers over 2 years if Panthers put in $150k for year 1 & 100k for year 2. So far this has been well received.

Nathan Brown similar to the above in relation to Eels coming in the with the right $
Don't see this deal coming through.

Clubs main priority for 2023 recruitment is a experienced (not old) starting 2nd rower.
Hopefully able to sign one for 2024 & gain an early release.

Andrew Fifita: Nothing has been officially mentioned about making a play for him. Personally would prefer him over Woods.

As for November 1, Liam Martin & Dylan Brown as going to the be the clubs Number 1 targets.
The club will not sit idle & wait for Doueihi, if he's not willing to commit then the club is prepared to offer a decent deal for Brown (Benji is a big fan). A impact forward is also on this list, but not willing to blow the budget. Hoping the young forwards coming through can fill this need.

Fans won't want to hear this but 2023 salary cap wise is going to be about getting it in an even healthier position for 2024, so the right kids can be kept & a chance to bring in the better players we need, unless a big fish "like Brooks" was moved on & cleared a large amount of money not expecting a big fish signing as such for 2023.

We have released heaps of players and our cap must be in very good shape , yet u telling us that there not interested in spending for next year , no wonder our great club is in decline

 

[Tiger-ferret]

I'd rather release players that don't want to be here, go for someone like Klemmer who I think could be good for a couple of years.
Hope the club settle Joffa and Hastings out firstly though.
Wonder how much the transfer fee is for Bateman? GoFundMe anyone?

Yep for Hastings. Joffa should be rewarded for his efforts during a tough year. Is passionate but no bad mouthing or finger pointing. I wouldn’t blame him if he chooses elsewhere. We gave him a lifeline and he had a crack with it so I respect that.

 

[Spacecub]

He is 26yrs old. He has way more than 3yrs left in the tank.
Joe is younger than Musgrove by half a year.

Would have no problem giving Joe 3 yrs

 

[pawsandclaws1]

We have released heaps of players and our cap must be in very good shape , yet u telling us that there not interested in spending for next year , no wonder our great club is in decline

At some stage, there are going to be player managers with clients wanting contracts or upgrades. If we've the cash, we're in a good position. Besides, the player managers want their commissions.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Joffa told me he really wants to stay and it's up to the club.

To pay 20% more than dolphins? 😜

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Would have no problem giving Joe 3 yrs

Yeah same. Don't understand this place at times.

He has been our best player all year, never gives up and has shown effort.
If he continues to build and we put some support around him, his SOO form which isn't far away could be regained.

 

[Telltails]

Can't recruit or retain.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Channel 10 news reported Brown cried himself to sleep after that social media stuff.

They also reported Kitione Kautoga will make his debut on the wing.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Yeah, there is a relationship between Laundy and Sheens.

I'm good Lauren, get to interview Jacko on Sunday so excited about that. I hope things are well with you as well.

good luck with the interview mate, the Joffa interview was a good one

 

[tony soprano]

Which is why today I unchecked “auto renew” on my membership…how many failed“restarts” do us supporters need to go through before we play finals footy again…...this club has a long way to go before I pour my had earned back in its pockets….

What type membership do you get?

 

[Cobarcats]

To pay 20% more than dolphins? 😜

It's a given that we upgrade his contract since he honoured his current deal with solid performances.

 

[tony soprano]

Channel 10 news reported Brown cried himself to sleep after that social media stuff.

They also reported Kitione Kautoga will make his debut on the wing.

Wing!! That's odd

 

[tony soprano]

Channel 10 news reported Brown cried himself to sleep after that social media stuff.

They also reported Kitione Kautoga will make his debut on the wing.

I cried myself to sleep too.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Wing!! That's odd

He was described as the nest Fijian sensation to be unleashed by the WTs on the wing.

 

[cochise]

good luck with the interview mate, the Joffa interview was a good one

Thanks mate

 

[jadtiger]

It's a given that we upgrade his contract since he honoured his current deal with solid performances.

It certainly should be but i have very little faith in our retention policies as they have failed on so many occasions

 

[1eyedmel]

He is exactly what we need to avoid.
How many punt players have we picked up over the last 10yrs and name 1 that actually delivered?

Well I don't think we have a plethora of players to pick from and we really are a club that simply needs to take a half decent player when half an opportunity arises. I would take Matt Lodge too. We call for some aggression from our lot Well here are 2 that represent that