Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tiger Tarl]

Was a bit annoying they cut it there, anyone that watched it on fox news how much longer did it go beyond 12 mins?

I watched it live and they cut back to the studio at that same point. Was frustrating as I love a bit of Benji gushing.

 

[Needaname]

Was a bit annoying they cut it there, anyone that watched it on fox news how much longer did it go beyond 12 mins?

About an extra 20 secs, he was still talking and they cut back down to front desk and said we’ll leave it there.

 

[Sully]

Was a bit annoying they cut it there, anyone that watched it on fox news how much longer did it go beyond 12 mins?

They cut it off when live on Fox sports so we did not see more as he was still taking questions when they shut it down.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Romey loves saying "definitely"

Better than Mitch Moses “100%”….

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Better than Mitch Moses “100%”….

Well yeah. Luai is actually a winner.

 

[SeanT]

Anyway, who’s got a signing suggestion? Any chance we can poach a centre not named Olam?

Yeah we need something there. I want 2-5 out. Staines can be a backup if needed.

 

[rugbygoated]

Was a bit annoying they cut it there, anyone that watched it on fox news how much longer did it go beyond 12 mins?

I watched on fox news too. There could be important questions asked that i missed. Kinda pissed but not a big deal tbh

 

[rugbygoated]

Better than Mitch Moses “100%”….

loves saying that too

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I watched on fox news too. There could be important questions asked that i missed. Kinda pissed but not a big deal tbh

If it’s worth repeating it will be mentioned somewhere

 

[SeanT]

They cut off the last part about Benji and what his plans / role is for 2025.

Halfback. Fainu 5/8th.

 

[rugbygoated]

If it’s worth repeating it will be mentioned somewhere

We got 12 minutes worth and you'd think the first 12 minutes is where the most important parts are

 

[rugbygoated]

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Thanks mate but that's 12 minutes and the end is cut off. The 'full' version is nowhere to be seen unfortunately

 

[TigerSJ]

Great news for us. No doubt the guy is a fierce competitor and that’s what we need more of in our team. How it will all pan out in 2025 - we simply wait and see.

Thats all done now, so moving the focus back to this season. What, or Who’s, next for us. The Olam & Blore talk yet to be resolved completely, still a question over what happens with Noffa??? Any other player movements still to come? It will be interesting to see if that’s it or whether there is more to unfold.

 

[Buttface]

Hahahahaha thats fantastic buttface....may i pinch it and send to a bogan panthers mate?

I’d give up my Ute before my newly signed members hat.

 

[Demps]

Salary squeeze could see Panther head to Super League

The forward's future may lay away from Penrith.

www.zerotackle.com

More bad news for the Panthers?
Garner could be on the move.

 

[Buttface]

Post it on the Panthers forum

Would I have to sign up?

 

[JB9918]

I would say this triggers a few moving parts. Olam & Blore deal proceeds in the next week or so. Stef commits long term. Maybe just maybe we land Bradman Best. Still nothing official from the Knights.

Simpkin will sign elsewhere for 25. We move Nofa on some how. Doeuihi is an interesting one. No way he wears 6 or 7 at WT again. Has to be content with Centre or will go to the UK.

All we really need is a high level centre to look the goods for 2025. Interesting times!

 

[rugbygoated]

Full Luai Press Conference for anyone who wants it (16 minute one, not the 12 minute fox sports one)

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

It would not surprise me now if we secure Olam or Best but maybe we will be careful with the salary cap with the JL signing & having to consider the many upgrades of our pathways talent over the next 3-4 years.

It is evident we need a decent centre (both attack & defence) so I think Taylan May, Isaiah Tass & even Tesi Niu could come into the equation.

Niu is an interesting one! One of the strongest in the gym at the Dolphins, was a highly-touted teenager and could find his place as a block-busting centre (a younger & cheaper version of Olam). I could get shot down for this but could be worth a swap deal this year with Tupou if Benji is a fan.

 

[fibrodreaming]

The last few minutes of the IV seem to confirm that there wasn't much difference between the deals on the table (confirmed by his manager) and that his main motivation for accepting our offer was to be his own man and lead the team. He feels he has a point to prove.

He spoke very well and seems like he is coming here for the right reasons.