Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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CTownTiger
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My issue isn’t with his talent, my issue is we have 2 wing positions and 2 centre spots and we have Doueihi, Lobb, Naden, Staines, Skelton, Olam, Saikuru, To’a and Turuva already signed plus likely one or both of Faataape and Alaimalo would be resigned. We need to spend the money bolstering the pack where our actual weak point is.
Tucker
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Played 21 minutes then sat on his arse for the rest of the game.
He’s not the player we need.
Tucker
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What bullshit.
To’o is easily the best winger in the comp.
Kaito
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Ran 55m in 9 minutes then left on bench. Starting
to think that horsborough is the pick of the lot and
has something to prove, sort of player you look 4
Jedi_Tiger
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Heard rumours we are looking at signing Ali Leiataua from warriors we can iffer november 1 for 2026 season
CTownTiger
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I don’t think they want to. He’s apparently decided he’s being severely underpaid since being back in camp with NSW and wants more money.
It’s likely irrelevant anyway, he’s signed until 2027, so unless panthers give him permission to negotiate we can’t even talk to him until the end of 2026.
CTownTiger
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I wouldn’t mind it if he runs like he did tonight. We do have 4 outside backs off contract next year.
Kaito
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Very strong runner of the ball/good balance
Tim Sheens
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He is still a great player, though many similar barnstorming type players wear out after several years and lose the punch that gave them the edge, some tapering off rapidly. As such, I would be wary of a long contract on the dollars that he would demand, but would certainly take him on his current term.
balmain boy
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Having a good forward pack means nothing if you don't have backs that can make metres
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You the engine before you can engage gears.
CTownTiger
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We have 9-11 outside backs already depending on whether Faataape and Alaimalo resign. Im sure we can find a selection from there who can do the job.
You’re opinion isn’t gospel buddy…
Despite you talking down to everyone from some self imposed position of authority like you do.
He can make dirty meters, not tall, not quick - and not voted in the 2 best wingers in the comp for the last 2 seasons and very likely won’t be this year…
He’s often outplayed at origin level and he’s just not the best winger in the comp… one trick pony.
Would be lucky to be picked in the top 6 in this years comp…
The likes of Lomax and Warbrick have left him for dead..
CTownTiger
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Anyone who has actually watched To'o can tell the kid can play. And given he's played every origin since he debuted, I'd say both Fittler and McGuire would disagree that he's "often outplayed" at origin. Hell, him being near the top of the meter count in almost every game for NSW is enough, not to mention he makes post contact metres better than a lot of forwards.
I didn’t say he couldn’t play, he can play (obviously)
He has deficiencies and they’ll be well exposed at the Tigers.
Adding he’s not worth 600k plus, certainly not to the Tigers. He’s won’t be a saviour here and I think that sort of money could be spent much better.
He’s not the best Winger in the game at the moment - and hasn’t been for some time…
I’d be surprised if he was first picked on the wing in most peoples fantasy footy side these days…
Tom Shines
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To’o is one of the best players at his position in the game
crazycat
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^the above is said re Brian To'o
Appearances: 19 ; Scoring. Tries: 11 ; Attack. Try Assists: 2. Line Breaks: 16. Tackle Breaks: 125 ; Passing. Receipts: 399 ; Defence. Tackles Made: 97
This hasn't been his best year and that's damn awesome stats. I am not including his run meters which put some of our forward pack to shame.
I would sign him for 900k no questions.
CTownTiger
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I honestly don’t think we’d have enough money to throw at him to convince him to come over with how much we’re already spending on API, Jarome and others. Sunia Turuva probably cost us a chunk too. In any case it’s irrelevant right now, we can’t approach To’o for another 2 and a bit years.
'No shopping here': Brian To'o confirms he's staying put with the Panthers
Penrith winger Brian To'o has declared he will stay at the three-time defending premiers, after meeting with club bosses and his management.
amp.abc.net.au
Tom Shines
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The problem is that they have already bought two new wingers … and they have three forward holes to fill …
