Donald_Trump
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Hopefully all 3 things happen. Lawrence is a nice guy but shouldn’t be starting 17.
Nathan Cleary
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Hopefully all 3 things happen. Lawrence is a nice guy but shouldn’t be starting 17.
greatodensraven
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More than a few "ifs" & "maybes" in this statement but as we're speculating this looks like a good halves pairing:
6\. Gamble
7\. Cleary
Personally I'd like to see Brooks succeed as our long term halfback.
6\. Gamble
7\. Cleary
Personally I'd like to see Brooks succeed as our long term halfback.
JD Tiger
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Just hang on, tread slowly… Gamble looked good in that one trial.
So did a certain Mr Brooks who set the world on fire in his first NRL game (well he had some lucky ball bounces really and some other good fortune/play) but has not stepped up like we all have hoped he would since.
Gamble could be an awesome player, and I like most if not all of us hope he will be, for us the WT. But slowly does it...
Edit: This comment is not directed at odensraven, he (or she) was treading carefully, just in reading that comment I started to get a bit ahead of myself and my comment is trying to reel me in really.
So did a certain Mr Brooks who set the world on fire in his first NRL game (well he had some lucky ball bounces really and some other good fortune/play) but has not stepped up like we all have hoped he would since.
Gamble could be an awesome player, and I like most if not all of us hope he will be, for us the WT. But slowly does it...
Edit: This comment is not directed at odensraven, he (or she) was treading carefully, just in reading that comment I started to get a bit ahead of myself and my comment is trying to reel me in really.
greatodensraven
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No dramas TT & I agree, steady as she goes. The best outcome for the Tigers would be we see a formidable Brooks/Reynolds partnership with Benji adding spark off the bench. Meanwhile Gamble learns the trade in ISP before taking that utility spot in ‘19 after the king (BM) lifts the trophy for us in October.
15 more sleeps
Panthers wouldn't block Cleary move
Nathan Cleary's future is the source of continual speculation, but what is not known is the Panthers would never stand in his way of his dream to play under his father, Ivan.
Right now the Panthers don't think he wants to leave. In fact, they are confident he will sign a long-term deal when the time is right. There is a strong view that Nathan wants to stand on his own two feet and make a name for himself away from his father.
There is no clause in Nathan's contract, which expires at the end of next season, that says he can go and play with his dad at any time, but there is an understanding Penrith won't fight to keep father and son apart. But they will compete to keep him away from any other rival bidders.
There is still a strong relationship between the Cleary family and the Panthers, despite Ivan being moved on from his coaching job. Ivan and his wife, Rebecca, are regulars in the directors' box at Penrith when Nathan plays.
Panthers boss Phil Gould and Ivan are not lunch buddies — but they were never that when Ivan was coach at the club. It's a mature approach from all parties.
Nathan was a free agent earning a small salary when Ivan was moved on from Penrith in 2015\. Nathan chose to stay with the club on a deal that was huge at the time for such a young player, but now looks like a good deal for the Panthers.
There is also an open-door policy when it comes to Nathan and upgrading his contract. He knows that if he is feeling short-changed the club is willing to talk. "I'm not driven by money," Nathan said.
I spoke to Nathan at length during the week about his future. The bottom line is that he is not thinking about it. There has never been talk of a new deal for Cleary.
"That's a myth," Nathan said. "It's also not an automatic thing that I will play under dad, but we have spoken about it and said we'd like to do it, but it's not automatic. It would have to be the right time and everything would have to fall into place. The good thing about dad is that he'd never push me into something I didn't want to do. It would be nice and something you can't do every day. It's a very unique opportunity." Panthers boss Phil Gould and Ivan are not lunch buddies — but they were never that when Ivan was coach at the club. It's a mature approach from all parties.
Nathan was a free agent earning a small salary when Ivan was moved on from Penrith in 2015\. Nathan chose to stay with the club on a deal that was huge at the time for such a young player, but now looks like a good deal for the Panthers.
There is also an open-door policy when it comes to Nathan and upgrading his contract. He knows that if he is feeling short-changed the club is willing to talk. "I'm not driven by money," Nathan said.
I spoke to Nathan at length during the week about his future. The bottom line is that he is not thinking about it. There has never been talk of a new deal for Cleary.
"That's a myth," Nathan said. "It's also not an automatic thing that I will play under dad, but we have spoken about it and said we'd like to do it, but it's not automatic. It would have to be the right time and everything would have to fall into place. The good thing about dad is that he'd never push me into something I didn't want to do. It would be nice and something you can't do every day. It's a very unique opportunity." There has been a meeting between Gould, Ivan Cleary and Daryl Mather, the man who represents Nathan. The Panthers were keen for it to be known that Nathan is a player they can build a team around, and there were a variety of options discussed when it comes to contract length. Those options ranged from two years to 10 years. The length of contract is obviously vital for Penrith as they need to manage their salary cap. And while they have freed up some money with the departures of Bryce Cartwright and Matt Moylan, they have already had to upgrade the contracts of rising stars and re-sign others.
Danny Weidler SMH
Nathan Cleary's future is the source of continual speculation, but what is not known is the Panthers would never stand in his way of his dream to play under his father, Ivan.
Right now the Panthers don't think he wants to leave. In fact, they are confident he will sign a long-term deal when the time is right. There is a strong view that Nathan wants to stand on his own two feet and make a name for himself away from his father.
There is no clause in Nathan's contract, which expires at the end of next season, that says he can go and play with his dad at any time, but there is an understanding Penrith won't fight to keep father and son apart. But they will compete to keep him away from any other rival bidders.
There is still a strong relationship between the Cleary family and the Panthers, despite Ivan being moved on from his coaching job. Ivan and his wife, Rebecca, are regulars in the directors' box at Penrith when Nathan plays.
Panthers boss Phil Gould and Ivan are not lunch buddies — but they were never that when Ivan was coach at the club. It's a mature approach from all parties.
Nathan was a free agent earning a small salary when Ivan was moved on from Penrith in 2015\. Nathan chose to stay with the club on a deal that was huge at the time for such a young player, but now looks like a good deal for the Panthers.
There is also an open-door policy when it comes to Nathan and upgrading his contract. He knows that if he is feeling short-changed the club is willing to talk. "I'm not driven by money," Nathan said.
I spoke to Nathan at length during the week about his future. The bottom line is that he is not thinking about it. There has never been talk of a new deal for Cleary.
"That's a myth," Nathan said. "It's also not an automatic thing that I will play under dad, but we have spoken about it and said we'd like to do it, but it's not automatic. It would have to be the right time and everything would have to fall into place. The good thing about dad is that he'd never push me into something I didn't want to do. It would be nice and something you can't do every day. It's a very unique opportunity." Panthers boss Phil Gould and Ivan are not lunch buddies — but they were never that when Ivan was coach at the club. It's a mature approach from all parties.
Nathan was a free agent earning a small salary when Ivan was moved on from Penrith in 2015\. Nathan chose to stay with the club on a deal that was huge at the time for such a young player, but now looks like a good deal for the Panthers.
There is also an open-door policy when it comes to Nathan and upgrading his contract. He knows that if he is feeling short-changed the club is willing to talk. "I'm not driven by money," Nathan said.
I spoke to Nathan at length during the week about his future. The bottom line is that he is not thinking about it. There has never been talk of a new deal for Cleary.
"That's a myth," Nathan said. "It's also not an automatic thing that I will play under dad, but we have spoken about it and said we'd like to do it, but it's not automatic. It would have to be the right time and everything would have to fall into place. The good thing about dad is that he'd never push me into something I didn't want to do. It would be nice and something you can't do every day. It's a very unique opportunity." There has been a meeting between Gould, Ivan Cleary and Daryl Mather, the man who represents Nathan. The Panthers were keen for it to be known that Nathan is a player they can build a team around, and there were a variety of options discussed when it comes to contract length. Those options ranged from two years to 10 years. The length of contract is obviously vital for Penrith as they need to manage their salary cap. And while they have freed up some money with the departures of Bryce Cartwright and Matt Moylan, they have already had to upgrade the contracts of rising stars and re-sign others.
Danny Weidler SMH
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I hope the articles keep coming and Penrith crash and burn this year, will help us no end
Masterton
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I agree. Cleary is the most composed half I have EVER seen for someone his age, but I don't see too many flashes of individual brilliance.
teddy23
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That’s where RTS comes in, them 2 together would form such a dynamic combination!
The composed half and the flashy fullback.
Bit of a Cronk and slater like combo.
Balmainian
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i cannot wait for kickoff
The_Patriot
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Learns the trade and play the utility role in 2019?
You obviously have no idea how good Gamble is. Just crazy to suggest he will have to wait a season just to play a bench role.
I saw him live at the last trial, he wants this so bad. His talents and mental drive are things this club has been missing. He will force the coaches hand soon enough
greatodensraven
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Did I run over your dog or something? If Gamble forces his way into the team, good on him.
…the season can’t come quick enough
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newtiger
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I think this is Stryker with a new name!!!!!
balmain boy
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Quiet, like the whole team. Didn't do anything good or bad, just didn't really do anything….
Elderslie_Tiger
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Interesting to hear Josh Massoud on Big Sports Breakfast yesterday saying the RORTERS were only interested in signing Nathan and not interested in Ivan
Pawsandclaws
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Ha. Robbo has the full support of the Board (which is Nick).
GNR4LIFE
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Nick also swore not to negotiate with Isaac Moses clietnts after Mitch backflipped.
