Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

BAGNF05 said:
Recruitment under Richo is far more selective, patient and common sense. I have every faith our forward pack will be improved in the next few months.

Great news about the young centre, a clear pathway into FG over 2-3 years.
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He has to be pencilled in for Olams spot in 26/27. At the very least I’m sure the club would be hoping he’s making it real tough for Justin to keep his spot .
 
Im pretty sure Benji closely follows Tim’s doctrine of “ good enough, old enough”

So despite all of the careful planning, when the injuries and suspensions arrive next season, Im pretty sure he will be thrown into the mix.

I’m not saying that’s a good or bad thing.

I just think in our modelling we make a lot of assumptions. So does the club I guess.

I’m still clinging on for some decent forwards tbh. Buy one.
 
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Lauren said:
I strongly agree. Penrith's success lies with their juniors.

I assume Penrith's junior academy operates similarly to Melbourne's coaching staff in developing players, and it's undeniable that Bellamy has been extremely successful in elevating lesser known players to some solid NRL players. Melbourne's coaching systems are so robust that they feature NRL development coaches for each affiliated team. A recruitment team oversees talent identification and scouting, supported by a Training and Logistics Manager. They also have a Director of Performance, along with separate coaches for Strength and Conditioning, all working cohesively with each Head and NRL Development Coach.

I've already touched on John Donahue. Aside from Fitzgibbon, who is renowned for his defensive coaching, specialised wrestling coaches with MMA backgrounds are a trend seen across the top clubs in the NRL. Penrith has incorporated these coaches, significantly impacting their defensive capabilities. Their former wrestling coach is now credited with the Bulldogs' turnaround in defense (he was also at the Rabbitohs in 2014) and the Warriors even had a UFC fighter as their wrestling coach last year.
These coaches provide several benefits. They teach advanced techniques that neutralise attacking plays and limit opposing player movement, creating a significant tactical advantage. Their methods enhance defensive coordination, delay fatigue and preserve energy, allowing players to maintain peak performance throughout matches. The training also builds resilience, stamina and strength through intense drills, enabling players to execute plays more effectively and recover faster during critical moments of the game. There's a wealth of information available online regarding these advantages.

Ultimately, the integration of these roles not only ensures that players are physically prepared but also reinforces the effectiveness of the coaching systems, leading to better strategic execution and on field success
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so if as we are told ,admin coaching are salary capped as the players are,why are we wasting our money,or blind to the loophole that others use
 
Nonotmeagain said:
From a report on last weeks U18 Wallabies v All Blacks

Winger Heamasi Makasini, another one who will surely have caught the eye of League, was an ever present physical presence. At one stage, late in the second half, he swatted away opposition players comically before drawing a penalty for a high shot. It was the only way to bring him down.
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I like how they appear to assume he wasn't a Leaguie or hasn't been in the League system for years.

I reckon close to 100% of top Aussie rugby players have played a decent amount of junior League - you'd be mad not to try both and see how you fare.
 
jirskyr said:
I like how they appear to assume he wasn't a Leaguie or hasn't been in the League system for years.

I reckon close to 100% of top Aussie rugby players have played a decent amount of junior League - you'd be mad not to try both and see how you fare.
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a grounding in league gives them a hard edge,dont quote me on the pro/s
 
Lauren said:
I strongly agree. Penrith's success lies with their juniors.

I assume Penrith's junior academy operates similarly to Melbourne's coaching staff in developing players, and it's undeniable that Bellamy has been extremely successful in elevating lesser known players to some solid NRL players. Melbourne's coaching systems are so robust that they feature NRL development coaches for each affiliated team. A recruitment team oversees talent identification and scouting, supported by a Training and Logistics Manager. They also have a Director of Performance, along with separate coaches for Strength and Conditioning, all working cohesively with each Head and NRL Development Coach.

I've already touched on John Donahue. Aside from Fitzgibbon, who is renowned for his defensive coaching, specialised wrestling coaches with MMA backgrounds are a trend seen across the top clubs in the NRL. Penrith has incorporated these coaches, significantly impacting their defensive capabilities. Their former wrestling coach is now credited with the Bulldogs' turnaround in defense (he was also at the Rabbitohs in 2014) and the Warriors even had a UFC fighter as their wrestling coach last year.
These coaches provide several benefits. They teach advanced techniques that neutralise attacking plays and limit opposing player movement, creating a significant tactical advantage. Their methods enhance defensive coordination, delay fatigue and preserve energy, allowing players to maintain peak performance throughout matches. The training also builds resilience, stamina and strength through intense drills, enabling players to execute plays more effectively and recover faster during critical moments of the game. There's a wealth of information available online regarding these advantages.

Ultimately, the integration of these roles not only ensures that players are physically prepared but also reinforces the effectiveness of the coaching systems, leading to better strategic execution and on field success.
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Excellent post Lauren.
But do our blokes really need UFC fighters and wrestling coaches to give them the mental toughness and strength to do the job properly and be winners.
Wouldn't it be a lot easier to teach em the old.... 'wax on wax off', and It's a proven winner, cause I saw it in that movie.
 
BZN said:
Excellent post Lauren.
But do our blokes really need UFC fighters and wrestling coaches to give them the mental toughness and strength to do the job properly and be winners.
Wouldn't it be a lot easier to teach em the old.... 'wax on wax off', and It's a proven winner, cause I saw it in that movie.
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They need new age techniques.
 
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BZN said:
Excellent post Lauren.
But do our blokes really need UFC fighters and wrestling coaches to give them the mental toughness and strength to do the job properly and be winners.
Wouldn't it be a lot easier to teach em the old.... 'wax on wax off', and It's a proven winner, cause I saw it in that movie.
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we need it to catch up with the rest of em
 
BAGNF05 said:
Recruitment under Richo is far more selective, patient and common sense. I have every faith our forward pack will be improved in the next few months.

Great news about the young centre, a clear pathway into FG over 2-3 years.
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I don't have hopes for our forward pack in 2025.

Other then Hunt, we haven't hired in the front. We have hired Brett Hodgson as an assistant and we have hired Jack Bird and another Center... Along with Turuva and Luai.

Were stacked in the Backs, but don't really have anyone secure in their position.

It seems to me were rebuilding and focusing on our back line. LIkely because of a forward shortage in the NRL.
 
hodgo said:
i know this sounds weird but our forward pack will be better with the addition of ball running wingers
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First 2 hit ups wingers, then hunt, then maybe pole. Then hopefully bit of space, attacking kick, back rower hitting space, Galvin, Luai. Definitely
 
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Bateman on his way home after Warrington lost their semi final on Saturday…. I watched the game on Fox…even in Super league standard, Bateman was bog average, crabbed across field all game, when tackled he would just surrender…what a terrible signing he has turned out to be
 
crazycat said:
I don't have hopes for our forward pack in 2025.

Other then Hunt, we haven't hired in the front. We have hired Brett Hodgson as an assistant and we have hired Jack Bird and another Center... Along with Turuva and Luai.

Were stacked in the Backs, but don't really have anyone secure in their position.

It seems to me were rebuilding and focusing on our back line. LIkely because of a forward shortage in the NRL.
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I agree.

Kobe Hetherington is a small piece to the puzzle. We need him first & foremost as a lock.

We then need one more workhorse front rower for rotation off the bench but unsure who.

Twal & Klem to start
Hunt & Pole for impact
Hetherington starting lock
Seyfarth for middle/lock rotation
Latu Fainu utility rotation

Samuela & Bateman as back rowers

Bateman is also another question mark... I would feel much better with more impact on the edge but again not a huge amount on the market
 
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