Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Goldust]

Not being nasty,but I can’t see any team being interested in Cartwright.

He's going somewhere, you don't get an immediate release if you've got nowhere to go.


Of course,silly me

Weird...... doesn’t really offer anything

Might have picked up a decent length ESL contract.

He wouldn't get a release if he had nothing lined up, he'd be better off staying at the Titans and stinking it up until his contract runs out.

Hopefully
It ESL takes Cartwright,surely someone would pick up Reynolds

 

[avocadoontoast]

Not being nasty,but I can’t see any team being interested in Cartwright.

He's going somewhere, you don't get an immediate release if you've got nowhere to go.


Of course,silly me

Weird...... doesn’t really offer anything

Might have picked up a decent length ESL contract.

He wouldn't get a release if he had nothing lined up, he'd be better off staying at the Titans and stinking it up until his contract runs out.


Hopefully
It ESL takes Cartwright,surely someone would pick up Reynolds

unless he doesn't want to go. He might prefer to just earn $800k and do absolutely nothing for another season sitting in Australia rather than travelling to a covid hotspot.

 

[OzLuke]

Not being nasty,but I can’t see any team being interested in Cartwright.

He's going somewhere, you don't get an immediate release if you've got nowhere to go.


Of course,silly me

Weird...... doesn’t really offer anything

Might have picked up a decent length ESL contract.

He wouldn't get a release if he had nothing lined up, he'd be better off staying at the Titans and stinking it up until his contract runs out.


Hopefully
It ESL takes Cartwright,surely someone would pick up Reynolds

unless he doesn't want to go. He might prefer to just earn $800k and do absolutely nothing for another season sitting in Australia rather than travelling to a covid hotspot.

I think everything he does comes down to what his Missus has to say about it.....from what I gather she is the boss of that household and rules it with an iron fist

 

[avocadoontoast]

Not being nasty,but I can’t see any team being interested in Cartwright.

He's going somewhere, you don't get an immediate release if you've got nowhere to go.


Of course,silly me

Weird...... doesn’t really offer anything

Might have picked up a decent length ESL contract.

He wouldn't get a release if he had nothing lined up, he'd be better off staying at the Titans and stinking it up until his contract runs out.


Hopefully
It ESL takes Cartwright,surely someone would pick up Reynolds

unless he doesn't want to go. He might prefer to just earn $800k and do absolutely nothing for another season sitting in Australia rather than travelling to a covid hotspot.

I think everything he does comes down to what his Missus has to say about it.....from what I gather she is the boss of that household and rules it with an iron fist

I didn't know Reynolds had a girlfriend since Ms del Busso

 

[OzLuke]

Not being nasty,but I can’t see any team being interested in Cartwright.

He's going somewhere, you don't get an immediate release if you've got nowhere to go.


Of course,silly me

Weird...... doesn’t really offer anything

Might have picked up a decent length ESL contract.

He wouldn't get a release if he had nothing lined up, he'd be better off staying at the Titans and stinking it up until his contract runs out.


Hopefully
It ESL takes Cartwright,surely someone would pick up Reynolds

unless he doesn't want to go. He might prefer to just earn $800k and do absolutely nothing for another season sitting in Australia rather than travelling to a covid hotspot.

I think everything he does comes down to what his Missus has to say about it.....from what I gather she is the boss of that household and rules it with an iron fist

I didn't know Reynolds had a girlfriend since Ms del Busso

oops sorry I was confused with Cartwright

 

[Krammy]

Happy to offload Garner to Manly. Hope Reynolds goes to Super League.
Think we are stuck with Mbye and Packer. Could we get Tamou and Packer as starting props for 20 mins then bring on Twal, Alaioi, Musgrove on.

Still like to get Hetherington. Love his aggression.

Mbye is fine . He’s actually pretty good at 1. He’s a better 1 on 1 defender than Doueihi , and can play the whole backline as well as 9. He’s a Kurt Mann , Kurt Gidley, Craig Wing type. I have no issues with him. Packer is the albatross around our neck. This time next year , I will be thanking him for his service , but not missing him much that’s for sure . Also I’m kind of ok that we have 1.6mil coming off the books next year. If I was a GM I’d be looking to do that every year . Have 1 mil come off over 2 players . It gives you so much flexibility . Get a 900k player , and a rookie. An above average origin type and a solid first grader . 2 above average first graders, or front load gun youngsters who could be poached away. Seems like smart roster management .

Agree with you about both Mbye and Packer. Packer as an albatross is a good description. I can't wait till he walks out the door. I can't see any other team other than those in Superleague being mildly interested in signing him.

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

Happy to offload Garner to Manly. Hope Reynolds goes to Super League.
Think we are stuck with Mbye and Packer. Could we get Tamou and Packer as starting props for 20 mins then bring on Twal, Alaioi, Musgrove on.

The best role for Packer is to run his fantastic decoys at some other team, or at least at the CC, but he shall never again be considered for the WT!

 

[Littlebittipsy]

Gee I hope this on the money.
https://www.zerotackle.com/the-panthers-prop-who-could-be-the-missing-piece-for-wests-puzzle-nrl-76049/

 

[finnzo]

What’s the article saying?

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Not being nasty,but I can’t see any team being interested in Cartwright.

He's going somewhere, you don't get an immediate release if you've got nowhere to go.


Of course,silly me

Weird...... doesn’t really offer anything

Might have picked up a decent length ESL contract.

He wouldn't get a release if he had nothing lined up, he'd be better off staying at the Titans and stinking it up until his contract runs out.


Hopefully
It ESL takes Cartwright,surely someone would pick up Reynolds

unless he doesn't want to go. He might prefer to just earn $800k and do absolutely nothing for another season sitting in Australia rather than travelling to a covid hotspot.

Yeah but if it means picking up a rich 3 year deal as opposed to playing out his days on chump change in Australia he might think twice (which is what his manager has been saying to him according to the POM.)

 

[jrtiger]

Gee I hope this on the money.
https://www.zerotackle.com/the-panthers-prop-who-could-be-the-missing-piece-for-wests-puzzle-nrl-76049/

man I hope we sign Hetherington. every pack needs an enforcer, he could be ours for the next 10 years.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Not being nasty,but I can’t see any team being interested in Cartwright.

He's going somewhere, you don't get an immediate release if you've got nowhere to go.


Of course,silly me

Weird...... doesn’t really offer anything

Might have picked up a decent length ESL contract.

He wouldn't get a release if he had nothing lined up, he'd be better off staying at the Titans and stinking it up until his contract runs out.


Hopefully
It ESL takes Cartwright,surely someone would pick up Reynolds

unless he doesn't want to go. He might prefer to just earn $800k and do absolutely nothing for another season sitting in Australia rather than travelling to a covid hotspot.

Yeah but if it means picking up a rich 3 year deal as opposed to playing out his days on chump change in Australia he might think twice (which is what his manager has been saying to him according to the POM.)

God I hope Reynolds sees it that way.

 

[TheDaBoss]

Weekly POM appearance time?

 

[hobbo1]

Gee I hope this on the money.
https://www.zerotackle.com/the-panthers-prop-who-could-be-the-missing-piece-for-wests-puzzle-nrl-76049/

man I hope we sign Hetherington. every pack needs an enforcer, he could be ours for the next 10 years.

Hetherington is a deadset loose cannon, wild child and nut job ..

SIGN HIM UP !

 

[TigerVinnie]

Gee I hope this on the money.
https://www.zerotackle.com/the-panthers-prop-who-could-be-the-missing-piece-for-wests-puzzle-nrl-76049/

man I hope we sign Hetherington. every pack needs an enforcer, he could be ours for the next 10 years.

Would complete our pack, however can't see us having the money or space unless we offload Packer.

If the rumors are true about Garner that could assist but don't think cover Hetherington's entire asking price after this year.

 

[WT2K]

Gee I hope this on the money.
https://www.zerotackle.com/the-panthers-prop-who-could-be-the-missing-piece-for-wests-puzzle-nrl-76049/

man I hope we sign Hetherington. every pack needs an enforcer, he could be ours for the next 10 years.

Hetherington is a deadset loose cannon, wild child and nut job ..

SIGN HIM UP !

Just what the pack needs imo. Get it done Madge.

 

[JC99]

With the amount of props we have next season I’d be surprised if we got him without releasing someone. We need second rowers more than props but I’d be happy to take him

 

[The_Patriot]

Can someone post this top secret article.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Can someone post this top secret article.

Sorry mate do you have top secret clearance?

 

[the_third]

The Panthers prop who could be the missing piece for Wests puzzle
After reported interest, could Michael Maguire land a deal for the rival star?


BY SAMMY NEALE -
STAFF WRITER
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
PENRITH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Jack Hetherington of the Panthers makes a break during the round 17 NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the New Zealand Warriors at Panthers Stadium on July 6, 2018 in Penrith, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)


Jack Hetherington has had a fantastic debut season on loan with the Warriors and it seems as if Michael Maguire has loved what he’s seen from the young bloke.

James Hooper reported on NRL 360 that the Tigers will be interested in chasing him for next year, as he still is under contract until 2021.
Hetherington’s enthusiasm has been infectious this year and seems like he would fit perfectly into a Wests Tigers forward pack that’s lacking a bit of jazz moving forward.
With the reported $700,000 contract over two years on the table for James Tamou to come and be a veteran presence on this roster, why not add another talented youngster that can benefit from the experience of others and hopefully blossom into an elite talent.


Currently, the Tigers pack lacks the ability to bend the line, but with the power and aggression in his game, Hetherington has no trouble doing so.
He is currently sitting atop the Warriors forward pack with nine metres per carry, tied with Tohu Harris – who is widely regarded as an elite edge back-rower.
Hetherington’s athleticism and motor give him the ability to inflict damaging runs, tied with the likes of Boyd Cordner, David Klemmer and above James Fisher-Harris and Jesse Brommich – certainly impressive.


In a small sample size, Hetherington has proved himself a problem to tackle with 6 tackle-breaks in 7 games to go along with one line-break. He has brought a much-needed X factor to this Warriors side and I am confident that with more games under his belt, his stats will provide more proof to the eye test.
You can just see he is going to be a consistent pain for the opposition players to handle.
A replacement for Russell Packer with the same sort of physical intent on the pitch but with more upside in terms of career trajectory. This signing would be a phenomenal pick up for the Tigers.
It reeks of another case of stealing the likes of Doueihi and Luciano away from their respective former clubs and would be another wise move as Maguire looks to retool his roster.
Along with all the talk of Josh Addo-Carr and James Tamou recently, if Michael Maguire can steal Jack Hetherington out of the clutches of Ivan Cleary then I’m sure he’ll add some extra intensity to what now seems to be a toxic club rivalry next time these teams face off.
This will be a big decision for Jack as he’s more likely to get regular minutes moving to the Tigers and that may see his career flourish as a result individually.
Potentially a bittersweet signing as Tigers fans may disapprove of anything to do with Ivan, but his talent is unquestionable.
I’m sure he’d be welcomed in with open arms, and if not, his play will speak for itself. It will not take Tigers fans long to realise that Hetherington is the real deal.