@tigerwest said in [Signing Suggestions & Rumours](/post/1478132) said:
So just wondering, if we still can’t get any big signings to come, are we still blaming Madge or will it be Sheens?
I think the chance for big signings are over, we missed them all, there isn't anyone exciting left available as far as I understand?
Or do you mean 2023
I think the only big signing that was missed was Matt Burton, he has a big future ahead of him. And he reportedly only went to Dogs to follow Barrett. Not to many others signed up for other clubs this year that would be considered big signings that would've justified their huge salaries IMO.
Im not sold on Burton being a future star .. there is just something about him that doesnt sit well. Yes he looks ok in this current Penriff side, but so do most players including Eisenhuth. Burton at this stage of his career is putting 110% every week by going 100 miles an hour at everything and throwing his body into every tackle .. this is what most new comers call .. I must impress syndrome .. !!
Yes you want you players playing at 110% if they can .. but there are a lot wise players out there who will play at their hardest when the time is required .. poor young Burton is gonna bust himself playing for a less stronger team like the Dogs next season and wont look half as energised or good as he does now.
It's like a lot of Melbourne players take them out of the Storm team and dont look half as good. So i hope im wrong and Burton goes on to prove me wrong .. but good luck to the kid.
Burton is a child prodigy and has always lived up to the hype - my contacts in Dubbo have known he would reach the heights he already has before he got to Penrith but probably just sooner than they expected.
I'll be extremely surprised if he doesn't kill it at Belmore.
Penrith seems to have a hold on Dubbo future stars - clearly their program identifies the talent early.