Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[JC99]

Penrith reportedly offering Crichton $750k a season a year for 3 years to stay there. Would make him the highest paid centre in the NRL

 

[tony soprano]

How come simpkins not been in recent photos?

 

[Moh]

Really blows my mind so many people are so keen on McInnes.

Hes not a lock.

All he will do is block Liddle and more importantly Simpkin. I'm super happy to bank on those two.

 

[TigerBlood93]

I would assume liddle won’t be with us next year if McInnes comes over! Allows us to give Simpkin to 20-30mins till he’s ready next year.

 

[compensate]

How come simpkins not been in recent photos?

I was at the club’s training on Thursday, Simpkin is there. Had a good chat with him and he mentioned that he’s very likely to be either starting or coming off the bench in round 1. Looks in great shape at the moment

 

[Leichardt61]

How come simpkins not been in recent photos?

I was at the club’s training on Thursday, Simpkin is there. Had a good chat with him and he mentioned that he’s very likely to be either starting or coming off the bench in round 1. Looks in great shape at the moment

Cheers for the update brother, anything new on Daine Laurie coming over now that S.Crichton has been secured by penrith?

 

[Tigerbuck63]

slight leaning to McInnes but Brandon Smith would still be great either could do a good job at hooker / lock.
Think Simpkin will be the real deal by the end if the year probably leaves Liddle looking for another club due to being off contract, still a good hooker though

Long term McInnes would be a safer purchase hey. Bwandon is top shelf but may not have a long career given his kamikaze approach and injury history...

McInnes is not a big unit,but he's tough as shown by a head that looks like a punching bag,i Like his speed and agression,but i'm concerned when a coach makes little effort to keep one of the better players in a weak side. Why did the dogs let JR go ?The same with Mbye?

Who knows... This is the same club who gave up Lucy for nothing

Who also had a chance to get a swap for Lucy but missed it lol

Dragooons are a bunch of derry's

Yeah feel like everyone somehow forgets about the dragons when talking about the spoon this year. Frizell gone, hunt and norman misfiring in the halves, mcinnes and dufty seemingly not getting extensions. Not to mention the risk that is Jack bird. Might be that Cam McInnes is just unhappy with the state of the club while at the same time Griffin is looking to clean out the team and rebuild his own (i.e Madge with Clearys refuse).

Their only hope is Lomax and some young rookies who have barely played. Even Dufty is hot and cold. Bottom 4 material for sure

Griffin can coach though. Difference between him and Mary. I wouldn't write them off

Well season has not began but although Griffin is good it will still take him a few years to get the right roster.
They will be like the Bulldogs these past two seasons effort will be there but just don't have the cattle.
They have started by demoting De Belin to reserves now all footballers should look at that case and say going home early boys had enough drinks.

 

[tiger05premier]

![alt text](Stephen Crichton’s contract standoff costs Penrith a pretty penny
Many thought Stephen Crichton was crazy to walk away from a $500K handshake deal, but the move is about to pay off big time.

The NRL’s next millionaire could be made this week with the Penrith Panthers set to table a deal that will make Stephen Crichton rugby league’s richest centre.

Crichton will be offered a $10,000-a-game upgrade to his existing contract as part of a new deal that is expected to be worth $2.25 million over three years.

Hoping to end the contract saga that began with a revelation that “the next big thing” reneged on a $500,000 handshake deal, the Panthers confirmed that a revised contract had been finalised and would be put to Crichton as early as this week.


Stephen Crichton is poised to become the highest paid centre in the game. Picture: Brett Costello
“It has been a bit of a process since the grand final but we are almost there,” Penrith coach Ivan Cleary (inset) said.

“It (managing the roster) has been a challenge for us after a successful year that came as a bit of a surprise, but we are confident that he won’t be going anywhere.”

It is understood the $2.25 million will include a $250,000 upgrade to his current contract which is set to expire at the end of this year.


Penrith coach Ivan Cleary was confident the club would retain Crichton. Picture: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
The $750,000-a-year deal will leapfrog Crichton over Roosters powerhouse Joey Manu ($700,000) as the NRL’s highest-paid full-time centre in a stunning achievement for a 20-year-old who has played just 26 NRL games.

The Panthers are confident the new deal will be enough to fend off interest from a long line of rival clubs, led by the cashed-up Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.

 

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[Jedi_Tiger]

Agree with some on here if we signed B Smith and or McInnes then bye bye Liddle

 

[BAGNF05]

![alt text](Stephen Crichton’s contract standoff costs Penrith a pretty penny
Many thought Stephen Crichton was crazy to walk away from a $500K handshake deal, but the move is about to pay off big time.

The NRL’s next millionaire could be made this week with the Penrith Panthers set to table a deal that will make Stephen Crichton rugby league’s richest centre.

Crichton will be offered a $10,000-a-game upgrade to his existing contract as part of a new deal that is expected to be worth $2.25 million over three years.

Hoping to end the contract saga that began with a revelation that “the next big thing” reneged on a $500,000 handshake deal, the Panthers confirmed that a revised contract had been finalised and would be put to Crichton as early as this week.


Stephen Crichton is poised to become the highest paid centre in the game. Picture: Brett Costello
“It has been a bit of a process since the grand final but we are almost there,” Penrith coach Ivan Cleary (inset) said.

“It (managing the roster) has been a challenge for us after a successful year that came as a bit of a surprise, but we are confident that he won’t be going anywhere.”

It is understood the $2.25 million will include a $250,000 upgrade to his current contract which is set to expire at the end of this year.


Penrith coach Ivan Cleary was confident the club would retain Crichton. Picture: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
The $750,000-a-year deal will leapfrog Crichton over Roosters powerhouse Joey Manu ($700,000) as the NRL’s highest-paid full-time centre in a stunning achievement for a 20-year-old who has played just 26 NRL games.

The Panthers are confident the new deal will be enough to fend off interest from a long line of rival clubs, led by the cashed-up Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.

 

Yesterday at 9:38 PM


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Chuck 800 on the table

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

![alt text](Stephen Crichton’s contract standoff costs Penrith a pretty penny
Many thought Stephen Crichton was crazy to walk away from a $500K handshake deal, but the move is about to pay off big time.

The NRL’s next millionaire could be made this week with the Penrith Panthers set to table a deal that will make Stephen Crichton rugby league’s richest centre.

Crichton will be offered a $10,000-a-game upgrade to his existing contract as part of a new deal that is expected to be worth $2.25 million over three years.

Hoping to end the contract saga that began with a revelation that “the next big thing” reneged on a $500,000 handshake deal, the Panthers confirmed that a revised contract had been finalised and would be put to Crichton as early as this week.


Stephen Crichton is poised to become the highest paid centre in the game. Picture: Brett Costello
“It has been a bit of a process since the grand final but we are almost there,” Penrith coach Ivan Cleary (inset) said.

“It (managing the roster) has been a challenge for us after a successful year that came as a bit of a surprise, but we are confident that he won’t be going anywhere.”

It is understood the $2.25 million will include a $250,000 upgrade to his current contract which is set to expire at the end of this year.


Penrith coach Ivan Cleary was confident the club would retain Crichton. Picture: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
The $750,000-a-year deal will leapfrog Crichton over Roosters powerhouse Joey Manu ($700,000) as the NRL’s highest-paid full-time centre in a stunning achievement for a 20-year-old who has played just 26 NRL games.

The Panthers are confident the new deal will be enough to fend off interest from a long line of rival clubs, led by the cashed-up Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.

 

Yesterday at 9:38 PM


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Chuck 800 on the table

800k worth a crack I reckon

 

[Sully]

Penrith reportedly offering Crichton $750k a season a year for 3 years to stay there. Would make him the highest paid centre in the NRL

He is in the latest photos in “Training gets physical on Friday “ on the website, trying to charge down AD with Mikele. He is in the Orange shirt. He looks to be concerned he is going to get hit in the head by the look on his face.

 

[PJ_]

![alt text](Stephen Crichton’s contract standoff costs Penrith a pretty penny
Many thought Stephen Crichton was crazy to walk away from a $500K handshake deal, but the move is about to pay off big time.

The NRL’s next millionaire could be made this week with the Penrith Panthers set to table a deal that will make Stephen Crichton rugby league’s richest centre.

Crichton will be offered a $10,000-a-game upgrade to his existing contract as part of a new deal that is expected to be worth $2.25 million over three years.

Hoping to end the contract saga that began with a revelation that “the next big thing” reneged on a $500,000 handshake deal, the Panthers confirmed that a revised contract had been finalised and would be put to Crichton as early as this week.


Stephen Crichton is poised to become the highest paid centre in the game. Picture: Brett Costello
“It has been a bit of a process since the grand final but we are almost there,” Penrith coach Ivan Cleary (inset) said.

“It (managing the roster) has been a challenge for us after a successful year that came as a bit of a surprise, but we are confident that he won’t be going anywhere.”

It is understood the $2.25 million will include a $250,000 upgrade to his current contract which is set to expire at the end of this year.


Penrith coach Ivan Cleary was confident the club would retain Crichton. Picture: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
The $750,000-a-year deal will leapfrog Crichton over Roosters powerhouse Joey Manu ($700,000) as the NRL’s highest-paid full-time centre in a stunning achievement for a 20-year-old who has played just 26 NRL games.

The Panthers are confident the new deal will be enough to fend off interest from a long line of rival clubs, led by the cashed-up Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.

 

Yesterday at 9:38 PM


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Chuck 800 on the table

Save the money and throw a mill at staggs.
Play him at fb

 

[frullens]

How come simpkins not been in recent photos?

I was at the club’s training on Thursday, Simpkin is there. Had a good chat with him and he mentioned that he’s very likely to be either starting or coming off the bench in round 1. Looks in great shape atb the moment

Cheers @Everything-WT - to clarify your talking about Jake Simpkin not Tuki Smipkins? And is the round 1 start because he's rated over Little? Or because Doueihi out and he's playing 5/8?

 

[tony soprano]

Penrith reportedly offering Crichton $750k a season a year for 3 years to stay there. Would make him the highest paid centre in the NRL

He is in the latest photos in “Training gets physical on Friday “ on the website, trying to charge down AD with Mikele. He is in the Orange shirt. He looks to be concerned he is going to get hit in the head by the look on his face.

Hey mate I meant the big forward Simpkins that we just signed from cowboys haven’t seen I’m around lately

 

[JC99]

Penrith reportedly offering Crichton $750k a season a year for 3 years to stay there. Would make him the highest paid centre in the NRL

He is in the latest photos in “Training gets physical on Friday “ on the website, trying to charge down AD with Mikele. He is in the Orange shirt. He looks to be concerned he is going to get hit in the head by the look on his face.

Hey mate I meant the big forward Simpkins that we just signed from cowboys haven’t seen I’m around lately

Gonna cause a lot of confusion.... we should just call him Tuki I think ?

 

[tony soprano]

How come simpkins not been in recent photos?

I was at the club’s training on Thursday, Simpkin is there. Had a good chat with him and he mentioned that he’s very likely to be either starting or coming off the bench in round 1. Looks in great shape at the moment

That awesome news about Jake.

 

[tiger05premier]

![alt text](Stephen Crichton’s contract standoff costs Penrith a pretty penny
Many thought Stephen Crichton was crazy to walk away from a $500K handshake deal, but the move is about to pay off big time.

The NRL’s next millionaire could be made this week with the Penrith Panthers set to table a deal that will make Stephen Crichton rugby league’s richest centre.

Crichton will be offered a $10,000-a-game upgrade to his existing contract as part of a new deal that is expected to be worth $2.25 million over three years.

Hoping to end the contract saga that began with a revelation that “the next big thing” reneged on a $500,000 handshake deal, the Panthers confirmed that a revised contract had been finalised and would be put to Crichton as early as this week.


Stephen Crichton is poised to become the highest paid centre in the game. Picture: Brett Costello
“It has been a bit of a process since the grand final but we are almost there,” Penrith coach Ivan Cleary (inset) said.

“It (managing the roster) has been a challenge for us after a successful year that came as a bit of a surprise, but we are confident that he won’t be going anywhere.”

It is understood the $2.25 million will include a $250,000 upgrade to his current contract which is set to expire at the end of this year.


Penrith coach Ivan Cleary was confident the club would retain Crichton. Picture: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
The $750,000-a-year deal will leapfrog Crichton over Roosters powerhouse Joey Manu ($700,000) as the NRL’s highest-paid full-time centre in a stunning achievement for a 20-year-old who has played just 26 NRL games.

The Panthers are confident the new deal will be enough to fend off interest from a long line of rival clubs, led by the cashed-up Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.

 

Yesterday at 9:38 PM


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Chuck 800 on the table

And a 4 year deal

 

[sleeve]

I think we all expected Critchtons money to be around that figure.No doubt Staggs will be in a similar bracket.A lot of cashed up clubs looking for quality players,and i expect crazy money to be offered everywhere.I can't believe the dogs after already paying top dollars for players,still have money in the bank.The Tigers recruiting young talent,is the way to go,we will always at times have to pay overs,but the strategy is sound.

 

[tony soprano]

I think we all expected Critchtons money to be around that figure.No doubt Staggs will be in a similar bracket.A lot of cashed up clubs looking for quality players,and i expect crazy money to be offered everywhere.I can't believe the dogs after already paying top dollars for players,still have money in the bank.The Tigers recruiting young talent,is the way to go,we will always at times have to pay overs,but the strategy is sound.

He was never going to leave we did well to push up his price