Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[BlackWhiteGold]

You obviously don’t watch too many Penrith games.
Expect to be crying if we do sign him. 675-800k will be a bargain deal for us. I think our offer will start with a 9 or even a 1.

So true. If this does come to fruition, we'll be paying for one of the best wingers in the world at the peak of his powers PLUS the experience, leadership & cultural value he brings to the squad PLUS the marketing power he brings to the club. So $800k would be good value IMO.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Form a family member of his he is not happy there and it's all to do with money and promises to him

Thanks for the intel @Odessa . Makes me wonder whether this has been in works for months & the Papalii release was part of the arrangement.

 

[BAGNF05]

So true. If this does come to fruition, we'll be paying for one of the best wingers in the world at the peak of his powers PLUS the experience, leadership & cultural value he brings to the squad PLUS the marketing power he brings to the club. So $800k would be good value IMO.

You are also getting better carries out of the backfield than we’ve probably ever had. Much more than “just a winger”.

Not to mention he’d improve the clubs credibility with players/managers even further.

 

[Tucker]

To'o is a Tiger was told that this morning so mite not need those guys

If this is true, and the rumor has been around for a while now, then apprehensions surrounding season 2025 will be significantly eased.

 

[colinbh]

Earlier this week he was on the news stating that he was going nowhere and how he was committed to the Panthers, it's sometimes hard to believe whether a footballer is lying or not (I suppose this only occurs when they open their mouth)!!

Same as some on this forum.

 

[Kaito]

I'm taking the Fox for half of what Cobbo thinks he's worth - Everyday.

Don't mind that, Staggs either as you said. I get why
you would be tentative of signing him given the effort
factors but he's still young and red hill is a shit show!

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Just. They're not coming.

 

[Canadian Club]

Not sure why people don’t think Wingers are worth more than 800k, but are ok with Props getting over a million.

There’s probably 5 or 6 props on a million or more, and even more just under a million.

Wingers like To’o make more metres than all the props in the comp and their runs are much more important as they start the sets.

Props might do more work defensively but wingers also score tries and provide points. Wingers play the full 80 minutes and most props only play 40-60mins with the exception of a few.

Everyone is just stuck in the old way of thinking or are just echoing the words of jurnos who’ve never played a minute of football in their lives.

 

[yeahcaz]

Reported he was on 675-800k....
Too much for a Winger.

This comment is everywhere and it makes zero sense. Even though he plays wing, there’s no one close to what he does every week for club and rep. His yearly wages should be an anomaly for his position

 

[yeahcaz]

Not sure why people don’t think Wingers are worth more than 800k, but are ok with Props getting over a million.

There’s probably 5 or 6 props on a million or more, and even more just under a million.

Wingers like To’o make more metres than all the props in the comp and their runs are much more important as they start the sets.

Props might do more work defensively but wingers also score tries and provide points. Wingers play the full 80 minutes and most props only play 40-60mins with the exception of a few.

Everyone is just stuck in the old way of thinking or are just echoing the words of jurnos who’ve never played a minute of football in their lives.

Prop now the second highest paid average position in the comp

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Who are highest paid players? Are they wingers? If not? What did they do? Past 3 seasons?

 

[BAGNF05]

Not sure why people don’t think Wingers are worth more than 800k, but are ok with Props getting over a million.

There’s probably 5 or 6 props on a million or more, and even more just under a million.

Wingers like To’o make more metres than all the props in the comp and their runs are much more important as they start the sets.

Props might do more work defensively but wingers also score tries and provide points. Wingers play the full 80 minutes and most props only play 40-60mins with the exception of a few.

Everyone is just stuck in the old way of thinking or are just echoing the words of jurnos who’ve never played a minute of football in their lives.

How many To’os exist though? Can’t think of many.

He should be the highest paid wing man by far.

Maybe why he’s not happy.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

How do you know he is not happy?

 

[BAGNF05]

How do you know he is not happy?

Grapevine

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Like Chinese whispers?

 

[BAGNF05]

Like Chinese whispers?

Probably

 

[Canadian Club]

Some interesting stats around run metres for wingers as opposed to props and how it translates to winning

Top 5 Wingers for Metres 2024:

Jacob Kiraz (Bulldogs) - Finals
Brian To’o (Panthers) - Finals
Greg Marzhew (Knights) - Finals
Kyle Feldt (Cowboys) - Finals
Daniel Tupou (Roosters) - Finals

Top 5 Props for Metres 2024:
Addin Fonua-Blake (Warriors) - Missed Finals
Joseph Tapine (Raiders) - Missed Finals
Mitchell Barnett (Warriors) - Missed Finals
Jack De Belin (Dragons) - Missed Finals
Corey Jensen/RCG (Broncos/Eels) - both missed finals

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

To'o is a Tiger was told that this morning so mite not need those guys

Mate To'o again came out last night & shut down any talk of him leaving Penrith. I'm not sure where you are getting your info from but someone is blatantly lying to you.
https://x.com/9newssyd/status/1836325845675258262?s=46&t=oQc0LDI0oEUHx4D7kvMl9A

 

[Canadian Club]

How many To’os exist though? Can’t think of many.

He should be the highest paid wing man by far.

Maybe why he’s not happy.

Exactly why it shouldn’t seem bizarre to people that he deserves 900k - 1mil. He offers more than about 10-12 props on more than 900k currently.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Some interesting stats around run metres for wingers as opposed to props and how it translates to winning

Top 5 Wingers for Metres 2024:

Jacob Kiraz (Bulldogs) - Finals
Brian To’o (Panthers) - Finals
Greg Marzhew (Knights) - Finals
Kyle Feldt (Cowboys) - Finals
Daniel Tupou (Roosters) - Finals

Top 5 Props for Metres 2024:
Addin Fonua-Blake (Warriors) - Missed Finals
Joseph Tapine (Raiders) - Missed Finals
Mitchell Barnett (Warriors) - Missed Finals
Jack De Belin (Dragons) - Missed Finals
Corey Jensen/RCG (Broncos/Eels) - both missed finals

To be fair. The ball didn't just come magically to the wingers. How many did Sivo score in the games he played?