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I’m happy to be told I’m wrong but I’m a little disappointed in Esan. He relies too much on delicate footwork to break the line. I never see him hit the line at speed or try to beat his man on the outside. Now he’s done some good things this year, but is not the attacking force I thought he’d be.
 
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Terepo could be the real X Factor , bit of speed and power off the bench

He's under contract (re-signed earlier this year) and unlikely to be released given his form at the back end of this year.
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My bad , didn't realize he had re-signed with Parra

He is still listed as uncontracted on zero tackle …...
 
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I’m happy to be told I’m wrong but I’m a little disappointed in Esan. He relies too much on delicate footwork to break the line. I never see him hit the line at speed or try to beat his man on the outside. Now he’s done some good things this year, but is not the attacking force I thought he’d be.
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Just remember he's very wet behind the ears. He's just had his first full season at the top grade, (hopefully he's got another ten in him,) and he has been picked in the Kiwis squad within some stiff competition, and also in the Players’ 13 Dream Team
(see below link) picked by the RLPA. Not bad for a rookie.

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/rlpa-awards-the-players-champion-kalyn-ponga-dream-team/xl6ec47gz4k1c0o81koh6e8g
 
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**[Wests Tigers Head Coach Ivan Cleary said he looked forward to working with Matterson.\
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"Ryan is a talented young man and we're very pleased to have him join the club next season," said Cleary./b]\
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Does that quote from Ivan kind of kill off Ryan’s rumour ?**

**Ahhh yes, but did he say what club he was pleased to have him join? Will they look forward to working with each other as Panthers? And did Ivan's left eye twitch when he said it?**
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**He was reading a pre prepared statement and refused to answer any questions.**
 
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I’m happy to be told I’m wrong but I’m a little disappointed in Esan. He relies too much on delicate footwork to break the line. I never see him hit the line at speed or try to beat his man on the outside. Now he’s done some good things this year, but is not the attacking force I thought he’d be.

Just remember he's very wet behind the ears. He's just had his first full season at the top grade, (hopefully he's got another ten in him,) and he has been picked in the Kiwis squad within some stiff competition, and also in the Players’ 13 Dream Team
(see below link) picked by the RLPA. Not bad for a rookie.

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/rlpa-awards-the-players-champion-kalyn-ponga-dream-team/xl6ec47gz4k1c0o81koh6e8g
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Yeah I saw that team just after I posted.
Happy to take on board what you said - it’s true. Maybe I should wait and see what happens next year
 
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I’m happy to be told I’m wrong but I’m a little disappointed in Esan. He relies too much on delicate footwork to break the line. I never see him hit the line at speed or try to beat his man on the outside. Now he’s done some good things this year, but is not the attacking force I thought he’d be.

Just remember he's very wet behind the ears. He's just had his first full season at the top grade, (hopefully he's got another ten in him,) and he has been picked in the Kiwis squad within some stiff competition, and also in the Players’ 13 Dream Team
(see below link) picked by the RLPA. Not bad for a rookie.

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/rlpa-awards-the-players-champion-kalyn-ponga-dream-team/xl6ec47gz4k1c0o81koh6e8g

Yeah I saw that team just after I posted.
Happy to take on board what you said - it’s true. Maybe I should wait and see what happens next year
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I felt that Esan is at a point in his game that he needs to develop another dimension or option to his game. Sides began to read what he would do much easier in the second half of the season and he wasn't as near as effective. As you have alluded to though, he is only young and has made giant strides - just needs to keep on developing
 
What I can't believe is that Matterson was rumored/suggested in this thread and it came true…. :laughing:
 
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What I can't believe is that Matterson was rumored/suggested in this thread and it came true…. :laughing:
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lol, So we still do need a centre and a prop, and we can afford quality… How about some young Panthers Ivan, show Gus who's boss.
 
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What I can't believe is that Matterson was rumored/suggested in this thread and it came true…. :laughing:
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The old saying about a busted clock being right twice a day.
 
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What I can't believe is that Matterson was rumored/suggested in this thread and it came true…. :laughing:

The old saying about a busted clock being right twice a day.
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Except the thread is more like a busted calendar that is right once a year.
 
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What I can't believe is that Matterson was rumored/suggested in this thread and it came true…. :laughing:
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One player since 2017! We're on a hot streak :laughing:
 
Anyone else impressed with Blake Lawrie from the Dragons?

He's contracted until end of 2019 but who cares, make him an offer.

He'd carry Packerlino on his back and still make more of a dent and meters than them.
 
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Anyone else impressed with Blake Lawrie from the Dragons?

He's contracted until end of 2019 but who cares, make him an offer.

He'd carry Packerlino on his back and still make more of a dent and meters than them.
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I’m happy to be told I’m wrong but I’m a little disappointed in Esan. He relies too much on delicate footwork to break the line. I never see him hit the line at speed or try to beat his man on the outside. Now he’s done some good things this year, but is not the attacking force I thought he’d be.
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First full season and a test match in USA. Give him time to mature.
 
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I’m happy to be told I’m wrong but I’m a little disappointed in Esan. He relies too much on delicate footwork to break the line. I never see him hit the line at speed or try to beat his man on the outside. Now he’s done some good things this year, but is not the attacking force I thought he’d be.

First full season and a test match in USA. Give him time to mature.
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Well if NRL Dream 13 and test selection is the benchmark for disappointing progress, so be it, I'm disappointed in all our junior players.
 
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I’m not one to post rumours, or even post at all, but I’ve been told a week after the Panthers have been eliminated from the finals, Cleary will be named as their coach.

Hodgson will be named as our replacement with Skandalis, and potenially Payten as assistants. There will be up to 2 Penrith players joining the Tigers as “compensation”. However it’s likely to only be 1.

I asked what the players thought, and was told both Benji and Robbie are fine with this as they have a good relationship with Brett. They didn’t have any info on the wider playing group.
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Heaven help us if any of this comes to fruition. Hodgson, Skandalis etc as coaches will put the club back 10 years. Just look at Skandalis when he was the fitness person for the club.

I know it's a rumour, but it will be a nightmare if it happens.
 
Tyrone Peachey has instructed his managed to get him out of his titans deal.
Panthers CEO has said they can't afford him. will have to sign with another Sydney club if he gets out of titans deal via DT
 
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