Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[BlackWhiteGold]

Turuva has apparently re-signed with Penrith. Tass and May absolutely worth looking at though, especially Tass if Wighton takes his spot and doesn't play in the back row.

Interesting times ahead.

We have juniors a couple of years of development behind Tupou but who all could turn out as good if not better in the centres or wing ... Saukuru, Feledy, Craig, Laulilii, Galvin (centre option) and then Large, Makasini. Then the likes of Lobb & our new Kiwi rugby convert could jump out of the ground too.

Can't keep them all and good we are being strong on player valuations.

 

[Fingers83]

Chammas reporting that Luai didn't report to training today for undisclosed reasons, and that Penrith will waive the 10 day cooling off period meaning a deal will be formally announced in the next couple of days if so.

Feels like it is definitely happening.

We also have cap space to fit him in this year if he is released early by Penrith, which could be likely.

 

[jirskyr]

Chammas reporting that Luai didn't report to training today for undisclosed reasons, and that Penrith will waive the 10 day cooling off period meaning a deal will be formally announced in the next couple of days if so.

Feels like it is definitely happening.

We also have cap space to fit him in this year if he is released early by Penrith, which could be likely.

I don't know if Penrith have the confidence in their halves backups to let Luai go a year early.

Also at what cost is Luai to them currently? I think it's a fairly modest deal, i.e. it's in Penrith's favour to retain him for the 4th tilt.

Tigers on the other hand would probably take Luai early, however I don't know if it is public knowledge how far down the track his rehab is? He might not be available for several rounds, possibly even months.

 

[Fingers83]

I don't know if Penrith have the confidence in their halves backups to let Luai go a year early.

Also at what cost is Luai to them currently? I think it's a fairly modest deal, i.e. it's in Penrith's favour to retain him for the 4th tilt.

Tigers on the other hand would probably take Luai early, however I don't know if it is public knowledge how far down the track his rehab is? He might not be available for several rounds, possibly even months.

His deal with Penrith for this year is $780k. Panthers will have already paid $100k of that.

I agree it seems frivilous that they'd release him early, but it's also very easy to see now why he has decided his future is elsewhere.

If you are a key part of a spine that has delivered 3 straight titles, and you're offered $70k a year more following those performances, knowing the salaries of others in the team, I would be out too.

Even more so when you consider the commentary from the CEO and Coach in the off season.

 

[jirskyr]

His deal with Penrith for this year is $780k. Panthers will have already paid $100k of that.

I agree it seems frivilous that they'd release him early, but it's also very easy to see now why he has decided his future is elsewhere.

If you are a key part of a spine that has delivered 3 straight titles, and you're offered $70k a year more following those performances, knowing the salaries of others in the team, I would be out too.

Even more so when you consider the commentary from the CEO and Coach in the off season.

Well that is what Chammas says his deal is.

 

[Todd Packer]

If he gets that Mitch Moses action going the Panthers won't have a choice.
It starts with shaving his head.

 

[Fingers83]

Well that is what Chammas says his deal is.

That's probably closer than what anyone else in here can tell us so lets roll with that for the sake of this conversation.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Simpkin and AD for Luai for 2024 please Penrith

 

[Fingers83]

Simpkin and AD for Luai for 2024 please Penrith

I can't see any team who would want a broken AD. He has next to no value at all right now.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I can't see any team who would want a broken AD. He has next to no value at all right now.

Utility

 

[Magpie_Magic]

If he gets that Mitch Moses action going the Panthers won't have a choice.
It starts with shaving his head.

Been reasonably confident he'll be here since August......for next year.

 

[The-moP]

We have 10 days now that Junior has announced he'll join the Dolphins .. of course Bennet is keen for Junior to be released asap .. but we have 10 days now to try convince Junior to stay .. he is very family focused and his family are in Canberra and Sydney.

Like the article says we are now focusing again on Justin Olam .. so lets see how things play out over the next 10 days.

 

[Todd Packer]

I couldn't blame Luai if he did kick stones.
The Panthers talking shit about him is pretty much unprecedented for a club talking about their own player.
Even our idiots haven't done that.
They've shown him no love at all and he strikes me as someone who needs to be wanted.

 

[Fingers83]

I couldn't blame Luai if he did kick stones.
The Panthers talking shit about him is pretty much unprecedented for a club talking about their own player.
Even our idiots haven't done that.
They've shown him no love at all and he strikes me as someone who needs to be wanted.

On the flipside, Penrith might admit defeat, and because he is currently rehabbing and training separately, they may have said just go and take the time to get the deal done with the Tigers.

We will waive the 10 day period.

 

[tigertuff]

We have 10 days now that Junior has announced he'll join the Dolphins .. of course Bennet is keen for Junior to be released asap .. but we have 10 days now to try convince Junior to stay .. he is very family focused and his family are in Canberra and Sydney.

Like the article says we are now focusing again on Justin Olam .. so lets see how things play out over the next 10 days.

Not sure if losing Toupu and gaining Olam is the right move. I'm not a fan.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Chammas reporting that Luai didn't report to training today for undisclosed reasons, and that Penrith will waive the 10 day cooling off period meaning a deal will be formally announced in the next couple of days if so.

Feels like it is definitely happening.

We also have cap space to fit him in this year if he is released early by Penrith, which could be likely.

Aiming for a swap with Nofo to obtain the early release?

 

[Magpie_Magic]

Looks like benji wants for next year.

1) Bula

2) Naden

3) To'a

4) Olam

5) Staines

6) Luai

7) Sezer

14) Sullivan

Fainu anytime he's ready.

 

[Betterdays22]

Not sure if losing Toupu and gaining Olam is the right move. I'm not a fan.

I tend to agree but i guess at the end of the day it depends on what tupou was asking for and much Melbourne would kick in for Olams contract.

Tupou has huge upside but is still very unproven at this level - doesn't deserve upper average centre/winger yet. Olam however seems busted.

 

[Magpie_Magic]

Not sure if losing Toupu and gaining Olam is the right move. I'm not a fan.

Tupou has potential but bad hands.

We need an experienced centre minimum to have outside chance for semis.

At the very least Olam is a top defender.

He and Bateman on that edge should shut down the easy leaks.

 

[Demps]

Turuva has apparently re-signed with Penrith. Tass and May absolutely worth looking at though, especially Tass if Wighton takes his spot and doesn't play in the back row.

Tass has been doing some community work with the Black Money team.

Could be a realistic option.