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NRL 2023: Wests Tigers part ways with cult hero trainer Ronnie Palmer | Saint, Sinner, Shoosh​

For the first time in over 50 years, renowned strength and conditioning coach Ronnie Palmer won’t feature in an NRL club’s pre-season after being shown the door by the Wests Tigers.
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One of the game’s great characters and most recognisable faces Ronnie Palmer will not feature in a club’s pre-season for the first time in more than 50 years after being let go by Wests Tigers.
Palmer has been a permanent fixture across rugby league clubs since embarking on his first season as a player for the Balmain Tigers back in 1971.
He was told of his shock departure last Friday.
“I feel quite a bit lost,” Palmer said.
“I haven’t been in this situation since I was 21.
“The Tigers told me they weren’t going to renew my contract. These things happen and you have to move on. I feel a little bit let down but you have to cop these things and move on. There’s no sour grapes here.”
The Wests Tigers have parted ways with NRL cult hero trainer Ronnie Palmer. Picture: Supplied

The Wests Tigers have parted ways with NRL cult hero trainer Ronnie Palmer. Picture: Supplied
After playing 35 games for Balmain, Palmer transitioned into becoming one of rugby league’s pioneering strength and conditioning coaches.
He spent 24 years at the Sydney Roosters before bouncing around Gold Coast, Penrith, Parramatta and, more recently, a homecoming at the Tigers.
He also spent many an Origin campaign over that time as the NSW Blues’ head trainer.
Palmer joined the Tigers ahead of the 2018 season to again assist Ivan Cleary — who he had worked with at the Panthers.
This year he worked in the Tigers’ pathways system and with the NRLW side.
Palmer is adamant he still has plenty to offer an NRL side and has put his hand up to continue his career.
“I know that I have a lot to offer,” Palmer said. “I would still love to be involved. It gets a bit difficult. When you get a bit older they shuffle you along. The old horse is out on the long yard. I know that I’ve got a lot to offer. You just have to try and convince a club of that.”
 
Tigermars said:

NRL 2023: Wests Tigers part ways with cult hero trainer Ronnie Palmer | Saint, Sinner, Shoosh​

For the first time in over 50 years, renowned strength and conditioning coach Ronnie Palmer won’t feature in an NRL club’s pre-season after being shown the door by the Wests Tigers.
Brent Read and Michael Carayannis


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One of the game’s great characters and most recognisable faces Ronnie Palmer will not feature in a club’s pre-season for the first time in more than 50 years after being let go by Wests Tigers.
Palmer has been a permanent fixture across rugby league clubs since embarking on his first season as a player for the Balmain Tigers back in 1971.
He was told of his shock departure last Friday.
“I feel quite a bit lost,” Palmer said.
“I haven’t been in this situation since I was 21.
“The Tigers told me they weren’t going to renew my contract. These things happen and you have to move on. I feel a little bit let down but you have to cop these things and move on. There’s no sour grapes here.”
The Wests Tigers have parted ways with NRL cult hero trainer Ronnie Palmer. Picture: Supplied

The Wests Tigers have parted ways with NRL cult hero trainer Ronnie Palmer. Picture: Supplied
After playing 35 games for Balmain, Palmer transitioned into becoming one of rugby league’s pioneering strength and conditioning coaches.
He spent 24 years at the Sydney Roosters before bouncing around Gold Coast, Penrith, Parramatta and, more recently, a homecoming at the Tigers.
He also spent many an Origin campaign over that time as the NSW Blues’ head trainer.
Palmer joined the Tigers ahead of the 2018 season to again assist Ivan Cleary — who he had worked with at the Panthers.
This year he worked in the Tigers’ pathways system and with the NRLW side.
Palmer is adamant he still has plenty to offer an NRL side and has put his hand up to continue his career.
“I know that I have a lot to offer,” Palmer said. “I would still love to be involved. It gets a bit difficult. When you get a bit older they shuffle you along. The old horse is out on the long yard. I know that I’ve got a lot to offer. You just have to try and convince a club of that.”
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He's 73 to put things in perspective. I like him
too, but characters like Palmer find it hard to
hang it up. Can't expect a 73 year old to run round
with and condition 18-20+ years olds the whole
year, it's a bit silly. What's more silly is how we're
being painted as the bad guys (again) for not
renewing his contract. Would love to see him
retire and spend more time with his family. Good
luck silver fox, been a staple and icon in the game
 
Kaito said:
He's 73 to out things in perspective. I like him
too, but characters like Palmer find it hard to
hang it up. Can't expect a 73 year old to run round
with and condition 18-20+ years olds the whole
year, it's a bit silly. What's more silly is how we're
being painted as the bad guys (again) for not
renewing his contract. Would love to see him
retire and spend more time with his family. Good
luck silver fox, been a staple and icon in the game
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I have nothing but good memories from him since his playing days and his work as a trainer.A genuine Tigers legend as far as i am concerned as he worked his bum off for the Tigers club for around 50 years
 
Kaito said:
He's 73 to put things in perspective. I like him
too, but characters like Palmer find it hard to
hang it up. Can't expect a 73 year old to run round
with and condition 18-20+ years olds the whole
year, it's a bit silly. What's more silly is how we're
being painted as the bad guys (again) for not
renewing his contract. Would love to see him
retire and spend more time with his family. Good
luck silver fox, been a staple and icon in the game
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We should be getting the best trainer on the planet bcoz we need it.
 
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jadtiger said:
I have nothing but good memories from him since his playing days and his work as a trainer.A genuine Tigers legend as far as i am concerned as he worked his bum off for the Tigers club for around 50 years
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Half of that time with Roosters, but just the same, I hope they’ve given him a send off befitting of the legend he is. And also a top of the range BBQ!
 
jadtiger said:
If they do it would be because Bellamy believes they would have earned it,to be honest they did zero for us imho and are not a loss
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Yeah I know, but if it happens there wailing and gnashing of teeth and comments like, "how did we ever let him go?"
 
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