2024 Pre-Season

A few external Train & Triallists have turned up at training:

- Declan Casey
- Nick Lui-Toso
- Reuben Porter
- Sam Loizou
- Joshua Finau

I’m pretty impressed we managed to get Sam Loizou on a part time deal. he has immense pedigree as an Australian Schoolboy and debuted at 18, but got lost in the logjam of average outside backs at Parra. he could definitely come from the clouds to earn a full time deal.
 
jrtiger said:
A few external Train & Triallists have turned up at training:

- Declan Casey
- Nick Lui-Toso
- Reuben Porter
- Sam Loizou
- Joshua Finau

I’m pretty impressed we managed to get Sam Loizou on a part time deal. he has immense pedigree as an Australian Schoolboy and debuted at 18, but got lost in the logjam of average outside backs at Parra. he could definitely come from the clouds to earn a full time deal.
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Lui-Toso could surprise. Moves well for a big guy & our middles are NOT exactly 'mobile' so much as churners.
 
jrtiger said:
A few external Train & Triallists have turned up at training:

- Declan Casey
- Nick Lui-Toso
- Reuben Porter
- Sam Loizou
- Joshua Finau

I’m pretty impressed we managed to get Sam Loizou on a part time deal. he has immense pedigree as an Australian Schoolboy and debuted at 18, but got lost in the logjam of average outside backs at Parra. he could definitely come from the clouds to earn a full time deal.
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Good pick ups, cup team better already
 
If the over all depth of the squad is upgraded, the results SHOULD show on the 1st grade field as well. The adage you are only as strong as your weakest link rings true. Our bench has been one of the worst over the last few years. Better strength in reserves means less drop-off through injury & form slumps.

I like it.
 
The Chad said:
Lui-Toso could surprise. Moves well for a big guy & our middles are NOT exactly 'mobile' so much as churners.
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he's got good footwork and can bend the line but I'm not entirely sure he has what it takes for first grade. that said, it's a very solid Cup signing.
 
jrtiger said:
he's got good footwork and can bend the line but I'm not entirely sure he has what it takes for first grade. that said, it's a very solid Cup signing.
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Agreed. If he 'gets it', there is something to work with. If not, he's a solid reserve option.
 
Demps said:
We lost a LOT of our cup players.
Massive clean out.

That's quite a good list and I think upgrades on most we lost.

Would've liked to keep Jordan Hill though, but its all business.
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Agreed bro. Couple handy wingers in cup
with Lobb & Casey pairing though. Reuben
Porter straight in for our guy Mansfield.
Massive clean out like you said I don't mind
 
Kaito said:
Agreed bro. Couple handy wingers in cup
with Lobb & Casey pairing though. Reuben
Porter straight in for our guy Mansfield.
Massive clean out like you said I don't mind
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As @jrtiger Sam L is quite a good pick up too.

And I found this article on Nick Tui-Loso,
www.penrithpanthers.com.au

Lui-Toso signs new Panthers deal

Panthers prop Nick Lui-Toso signs a contract extension to remain with the club until at least the end of 2020.
www.penrithpanthers.com.au www.penrithpanthers.com.au

He and Reuben are somewhat experienced, even if just at cup level... will be good to have around the younger players. Good business.
 
1 Casey
2 Loizou
3 Reilly
4 Feledy
5 Lobb

That could be our cup backline in 2024 if all works out... maybe even the likes of Naden or others mixed in.
 
Demps said:
1 Casey
2 Loizou
3 Reilly
4 Feledy
5 Lobb

That could be our cup backline in 2024 if all works out... maybe even the likes of Naden or others mixed in.
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Expansive, fast footy. Reilly gone, Louzou
takes his poz I feel. Staines out back, Casey wing
 
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