Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[KingRobbie]

Stefano is already signed until end of 2025. Why would we extend him for 1 year just now?

The 2025 season is a mutual option with a clause that if we miss finals in 2024, his contract can be voided for ‘25.

He’s indicated he’d like to re-sign but the 2025 season isn’t locked in yet.

 

[innsaneink]

JAC likely to Eels is Dogs agree to a release.

Why aren't we looking at him?

We only do slow

 

[The_Patriot]

Josh Curran signs with the Bulldogs

I really like this guy. One of the better Dogs signings. He is good

 

[diedpretty]

Luai offered 2 year contract at Panthers . If I were him. Well. If you were him.... what would you do?

2 years @$850k a season compared to 4 years @ $1.4 mil a season. Guy would be an idiot to stay there.

 

[jadtiger]

He's starting to rack up the clubs. He doesn't come across as a team harmony booster.

If the dopey dogs swap him for Matterson they are taking an even bigger white ant despite the fact he can play

 

[earl]

We only do slow

They test acceleration and top end speed. You have to be below a certain level.

 

[earl]

2 years @$850k a season compared to 4 years @ $1.4 mil a season. Guy would be an idiot to stay there.

I assume he is staying then.

 

[tigerbenji]

$850,000 per season & Brown paper bags.

 

[bptiger 0]

I really like this guy. One of the better Dogs signings. He is good

Hes the type of player we should be signing, who ever is in charge needs to explain what the hell is are end game , our squad is no better than last year and will more than likely give us another spoon

 

[Halbrowne61]

One week until November 1 and no news yet on extensions for Junior Tupou, Stefano Utoikamanu & Shaun Blore. Hoping we lock all 3 away until 2026.

And Charlie ?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

And Charlie ?

Yes he's not technically an extension but would be a re-signing since off-contract.

We are at 30 in the squad now so we have to release someone to sign someone. In the gun must be Kepaoa, Simpkin & Nofa.

 

[tigerballs]

If you think our halves problems are solved, you are in for a shock.

You saw Bula in the trials last year, wait til you see Latu this year.

 

[tigerballs]

Is he rumoured with us?

He'd be a great pickup,weapon.

Strong rumour a few weeks ago but went a bit cold. Cowboys were keen to lose Luci and Helium Luki to make way for a few young ones.

 

[balmain boy]

No the offer has been upgraded according to Ch9.

Upgraded from 800 to 850k...

 

[balmain boy]

Strong rumour a few weeks ago but went a bit cold. Cowboys were keen to lose Luci and Helium Luki to make way for a few young ones.

But they're both signed on big money long term deals. Won't be easy to move

 

[tigerballs]

My reputation will be in tatters if that’s the case 🤡

I stick by what I’ve heard

Who knows? Luai probably does I guess

Feels like the Penrith notional increase leak is pushing this to a quick conclusion so hopefully we know soon

Luai signing with a management team doesn't necessarily mean he wants to leave. He's just trying to make the most of his "brand". Contract negotiation comes into the deal once every 3 or 4 years. It's the ongoing value that a good agent can add that sets a player up. Luai would be looking to cash in on his popularity with his fanbase, his Samoan heritage, his singing.... life after footy. He's a personable sort of bloke and if he finishes his career with 4 or 5 premierships, a few SOO and international appearances, he'd have a few things lined up once he's done. A legacy is a valuable thing, I don't think he'll leave Penrith.

 

[tigerballs]

But they're both signed on big money long term deals. Won't be easy to move

They've stuffed their cap.

 

[hank37w]

Josh Curran signs with the Bulldogs

I like Josh Curran, makes a lot of sense to me, I see him as a Josh Jackson type of replacement playing either lock or second row at the Dogs.

 

[KCtiger]

Hes the type of player we should be signing, who ever is in charge needs to explain what the hell is are end game , our squad is no better than last year and will more than likely give us another spoon

Thank god your not in charge signing Curran does nothing but block the pathway of players like Blore, Miller, Laulilii, Fa’agutu, Matamua

 

[KCtiger]

Luai signing with a management team doesn't necessarily mean he wants to leave. He's just trying to make the most of his "brand". Contract negotiation comes into the deal once every 3 or 4 years. It's the ongoing value that a good agent can add that sets a player up. Luai would be looking to cash in on his popularity with his fanbase, his Samoan heritage, his singing.... life after footy. He's a personable sort of bloke and if he finishes his career with 4 or 5 premierships, a few SOO and international appearances, he'd have a few things lined up once he's done. A legacy is a valuable thing, I don't think he'll leave Penrith.

So instead of taking the 850k he is gonna sign a manger still only get 850 and lose whatever the managers cut is ???