Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Glenji95]

Richo is very smart and pragmatic

Im very sure that if we have a breakout year or two, Richo would change his mind.

I don’t think he will even if we do have a couple good years. He’s been pretty open about how he hates it, I would be surprised if he changed his mind.

 

[Betterdays22]

Galvin is never going to reach the heights of cleary. Not even close

I don't think anyone thought Cleary was going to reach the heights he has at 19 either. Not saying Galvin will, probably not, but his ceiling is very, very high.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

look how hood yeoh is for penrith, Galvin can become that ball playing 13 in years to come when he gets too big for 6

 

[Merlot]

I would sure as hell hate to be a fan of whoever is offering that to Brown.

I don’t think Galvin will be getting $2m a season, but I wouldn’t be surprised with over $1M. Maybe his old man can coach Harold Mats for $1M a season too 🤔

hope thats a package deal for those $'s

 

[batboy]

Richo is very smart and pragmatic

Im very sure that if we have a breakout year or two, Richo would change his mind.

I don't think it's that....
Richo could well be looking for a coach this time next year
- Can't go with a new coach before he settles.

 

[Merlot]

I said I reckon some club will offer him stupid money on November 1.

$20m over 10 yrs. (No ratchet clauses)

Galvin (tigermate : ) just stick with us ,enjoy - more money - more problems

 

[Odessa]

I said I reckon some club will offer him stupid money on November 1.

$20m over 10 yrs. (No ratchet clauses)

If that's the case half his team mates will be forum members

 

[Yossarian]

I don't think anyone thought Cleary was going to reach the heights he has at 19 either. Not saying Galvin will, probably not, but his ceiling is very, very high.

Yeah it’s massive.

He’s not a Cleary type player, he’s probably going to be more late model Fitler-type. He’s got that body size and passing game.

 

[Merlot]

look how hood yeoh is for penrith, Galvin can become that ball playing 13 in years to come when he gets too big for 6

He is sick of downing maccas 3months ago ,will the pray mantis fill out over time? ,lots of Q's n faith $$$ being bandied about this kid.

 

[Tucker]

Mate give it a rest ffs. . Hes played a year and was a standout, Browns done nothing for years. One wants the ball every chance he gets the other is allergic to it, especially with Moses.

Done nothing lol.
Maybe if you watched the games you would stop saying such dumb things.
I’d try and spell it out to you but judging by your recent posts that would be a waste of everyone’s time.
Enjoy your ignorance.

 

[phil1986]

I’m sure this will be polarising (and not directed at anyone at all)

Any chance we can move on form the will he, won’t he saga?

It has been continuing for days now, and with no real information to change the discussion.

Round 1 is around the corner. Can we attempt to pivot away until any new info or rumours come to light, rather then the same vicious circle of negativity that we as a whole continue to feed.

Also as a side note. With new information or changes in circumstances, the discussion should and will be revisited.

Currently when opening this forum it is becoming quite depressing (with no real basis for it), when we should be the most optimistic we have been in years.

 

[crazycat]

10 years of Brooks didn't teach us that quality halves are hard to come by.
Great halves like Cleary win 4 premierships in a row.
We've finally got our hands on a potential dynasty building half, let's not just let him go.

I'm with Rugbygoated on this one.

Yes a great half is worth their weight in gold.
Cleary
DCE
...

Even your Moses, Had we gone all out for Adam Reynolds in Madge's last year... Madge may still be coaching us 😉*

So people throw in Galvin into that category. NOPE, at this stage you have to be joaking. Yes the guy has potential and I could see him becoming a little like Fittler and reading the game like El Mazri.
But I don't see Galvin anywhere near that elite 7 level yet.

If we have anyone like this it is Luai.


Your top of the line halfbacks are worth something. Only a few though really make that key difference in games.

*but no, we went for Hastings and pushed for him hard. 🙁

 

[supercoach]

look how hood yeoh is for penrith, Galvin can become that ball playing 13 in years to come when he gets too big for 6

Week in and week out Yeoh is the best player in the comp. You get the same quality every game.

 

[Merlot]

I’m sure this will be polarising (and not directed at anyone at all)

Any chance we can move on form the will he, won’t he saga?

It has been continuing for days now, and with no real information to change the discussion.

Round 1 is around the corner. Can we attempt to pivot away until any new info or rumours come to light, rather then the same vicious circle of negativity that we as a whole continue to feed.

Also as a side note. With new information or changes in circumstances, the discussion should and will be revisited.

Currently when opening this forum it is becoming quite depressing (with no real basis for it), when we should be the most optimistic we have been in years.

we aren't sitting at the kitchen table ,good luck. Its another year yaaghhhh

 

[Big Red]

Summary: have asked NRL to sign Klemmer while Molo is on the books and would start season with 31 players. NRL don't want to set this precedent.

In other news, pretty much every team who hasn't been to Vegas yet is there rubbing shoulders with V'Landys about 2026...except Wests 🤣

No team wants to go (why disrupt your preseason) but every team has to go (to promote the game, probably not contractually but to be in V’landys good books and possibly get some quid pro quo). If we don’t go in 2026, then we’re likely going in 2027. One team will get a pass, my bet is Dolphins. Once 16 teams have participated (by 2027) the initiative will conclude unless by some miracle rugby league takes off in the U.S. That’s my take on it anyway.

 

[phil1986]

Haha. All good mate.

Not asking for world peace here.

I know we have been in a poor place overall as a supporter group for a long time. And it sucks.

We all know the media do a good enough job of tearing us down, we don’t need to add to that unless it’s justified.

I have been extremely happy with the club overall, they have restored my faith in this regime. And they have earned some breathing space.

I trust that they will do what’s in the best Interest of the club overall. (Confidence i have not had in a long time).

we aren't sitting at the kitchen table ,good luck. Its another year yaaghhh

 

[rugbygoated]

Great individuals like Nathan Cleary win you a premiership. Am sure his team think the same!

He's willing to do the great individual plays at the end of games, but does he hog the ball? Does he take all credit for the team? Does he try to score tries by himself most the time or does he try and set up others?

 

[rugbygoated]

He has played 21 games and is 19 years old.

That's quite a crystal ball.

I'm happy to own it. Come back in 15 years

 

[weststigers]

He's willing to do the great individual plays at the end of games, but does he hog the ball? Does he take all credit for the team? Does he try to score tries by himself most the time or does he try and set up others?

Here's the real question.

Would one pay any player $1 million a season after a handful of NRL games?

That is, in a nutshell, what we are dealing with and frankly it's madness to invest so much, so early, when Galvin needs to answer a lot more questions about whether or not he'll reach his potential.

2027 could be a big payday for him depending on how he goes between now and then. A million bucks now?...it's way too risky.

 

[rugbygoated]

Here's the real question.

Would one pay any player $1 million a season after a handful of NRL games?

That is, in a nutshell, what we are dealing with and frankly it's madness to invest so much, so early, when Galvin needs to answer a lot more questions about whether or not he'll reach his potential.

2027 could be a big payday for him depending on how he goes between now and then. A million bucks now?...it's way too risky.

Yep not putting a million on him yet. I don't think last year is enough evidence to throw all your eggs in the basket. I'd like to see him back up at least the first 10 rounds with some 'good' footy. Doesn't have to be great. Just consistent with a focus on improving defence and following the team plan.