Do Penrith have cap issues? To be fair to them they have let go millions and millions worth of talent last few years and not really signed anyone of any contract value (Talagi and IPap), who would of both gone on reduced deals to play for a stronger club.
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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We really don’t need much:
Fullback: Bula, Turuva
Wing: Skelton, Turuva, Laulili
Centre: May, Toa, Makasini
5/8; Luai, Fainu
Halfback: Douihei, Fainu, Madden
Second Row: KPP, Sam Fainu
Lock/Prop: Twal, Sione Fainu, Terrell May, Seyfarth, Pole
Hooker: Api, Haywood
Fringe players Geyer, Ethan Robert’s, Sukkar, Murray, Hope, Mason, Mapalangi, Taateo.
We really need to replace Hunt and Bird with two younger players of quality. A starting prop would be ideal as Pole and Sione Fainu coming off the bench would damage teams.
If Richo and Benji can get Griffin Neame and ATA Mariota type players into the squad we will make the finals.
Fullback: Bula, Turuva
Wing: Skelton, Turuva, Laulili
Centre: May, Toa, Makasini
5/8; Luai, Fainu
Halfback: Douihei, Fainu, Madden
Second Row: KPP, Sam Fainu
Lock/Prop: Twal, Sione Fainu, Terrell May, Seyfarth, Pole
Hooker: Api, Haywood
Fringe players Geyer, Ethan Robert’s, Sukkar, Murray, Hope, Mason, Mapalangi, Taateo.
We really need to replace Hunt and Bird with two younger players of quality. A starting prop would be ideal as Pole and Sione Fainu coming off the bench would damage teams.
If Richo and Benji can get Griffin Neame and ATA Mariota type players into the squad we will make the finals.
Tito Santana
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Squad looking much better. Hunt and Bird and Seyfarth probably worth getting rid of.
Team chemistry seems great though.
Kelce68
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Can't agree. I think Smith is spectacularly mediocre.
His selection last year for the 'Roos was hilarious.
magpies forever
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I think squad would be xrtrengthened with a couple of niche role players:
a/ another high quality goal kicker (forward / back doesnt matter) as an alternate to Doueihi if injured / suspended
b/ a backrow forward that can relieve for Apr as hooker to give him the break which he will need more and more as he ages further. We cant have the interchange bench with a specialist hooker who cant play anywhere else just to help Api.
Yeah id prefer Api getting a break 30-50 minute. Makes him more dangerous and less tired.
not sure Fainu can develop to play part time as a hooker.
We still do need a big front rower though. Or a good sized lock.
weststigerman
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Definitely seems like we’re building for the first time in a long time.
First year in about 7 years that we don’t need to clean out at least 10 players from our squad.
Rock Hopper Steve
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If we can keep improving our forward pack with a couple of useful middles over the off season to the extent that Seyfarth is only a backup for 1st grade, then we will have a team capable of finals contention.
user118245
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Naden pulled from cup, To’a a likely out
user118245
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Starting in cup today for dogs (who we vs), wearing #16
Tigerwould
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Agree. I still think we need 2 good NRL level middle forwards to make the 8 next year. We were lucky with injuries this year. And our middle depth are very young.
tigertragic
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I think it might have been to make bulldogs have to take him before Nov, Nov would have been the preferred outcome for Gus this year. No disruption to team. But given eels interest the pressure was on to act early.
SwervinMervin
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Just watched the 2005 tribute on NRL.com.
A few things stand out;
1. How good was Scott Prince for the Tigers. One of our all time best and underrated I reckon.
2. Benj and Robbie X factor. Hard to contain and just natural footballers.
3. Tim Sheenius - a shame it hasn’t ended well with the Tigers, but his connection with the squad was everything you want in a coach.
4. Fairytale - still remains the greatest season story of the NRL era. Came from the clouds, defied all odds, played a brand of footy that you couldn’t take your eyes off, captured the imagination of even neutral fans.
5. How many tiger fans were at the grand final! The atmosphere was electric. I was there and I remember it vividly. You can feel it through the telly when they ran out as well.
If there is a sniff of finals in 2026, watch all that fan base come out of hibernation. It’s tough being a tigers fan a lot of the time, but we have something no other club has.
A few things stand out;
1. How good was Scott Prince for the Tigers. One of our all time best and underrated I reckon.
2. Benj and Robbie X factor. Hard to contain and just natural footballers.
3. Tim Sheenius - a shame it hasn’t ended well with the Tigers, but his connection with the squad was everything you want in a coach.
4. Fairytale - still remains the greatest season story of the NRL era. Came from the clouds, defied all odds, played a brand of footy that you couldn’t take your eyes off, captured the imagination of even neutral fans.
5. How many tiger fans were at the grand final! The atmosphere was electric. I was there and I remember it vividly. You can feel it through the telly when they ran out as well.
If there is a sniff of finals in 2026, watch all that fan base come out of hibernation. It’s tough being a tigers fan a lot of the time, but we have something no other club has.
Twal is having his best season IMO. He’s added that much elusive offload and he’s even playing the link role a bit. He’s been fantastic.
Tito Santana
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I think he’s ok. Nothing special.
AdelaideTiger
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The attack plan is to generate 2nd phase play, thats what Benji has tried to implement from the get go. It's only now starting to come together as the spine has played a few games in a row and forwards have been winning the contest in the middle.
We generate offloads and attack retreating defensive lines. It will get better as the core group gets more games together, but you can already see it working because we actually have some class in the backs this year.
Buttface
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Until we have two NRL starting props we ain’t going much higher then where we are. We need a 10 asap.
BunganHead Tiger
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I get what you are saying. But any playing roster that includes Nathan Cleary, Dylan Edwards, Brian Toó, Moses Leota, Liam Martin and Isaah Yeo would have to be exceedingly well managed. This on top of having to constantly upgrade their 2nd tier players would put a dent in their cap. However as you have said, they have released some high profile players in recent times.
I still think we should be in a position to offer a player like Lindsay Smith more $ than Penrith, particularly if we were going to break the bank to the tune of $6M for Galvin. Richo must still have something left in the piggy bank. I also understand your other suggestion that someone like Lindsay Smith may be prepared to stay for unders to play in a successful club like the panthers. Just think we should be in for him. 106kgs, 25 years of age, represented Australia last year, lives in Sydney, knows our Penrith connection, plays prop and lock. I think we should be knocking on his door.
Lindsay Smith...
The blonde Matt Eisenhuth.
No thanks.
The blonde Matt Eisenhuth.
No thanks.
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