(Archived) THE RUMOUR MILL - Player Movement

Tatus · Jan 23, 2023

Capital_Shark said:
You're the only 1 talking about commitment and effort. Like bort said he's a free spirit kinda guy who'll go where the wind takes him. That's not a knock on him at all.

"a foot halfway out the door" doesn't mean 'keen to leave' or 'not buying in'. Unlike most who I'd be confident retaining them if our deal lined up with other offers, I could see Toby just going to try something else cause he wants to.

Having a foot out the door literally means to lack commitment, eager to leave.

Gumby · Jan 23, 2023

Tyrone May also linked to the dogs. May as well move stadiums and just play out of Penrith.

Capital_Shark · Jan 23, 2023

Tatus said:
Having a foot out the door literally means to lack commitment, eager to leave.

Good thing I said "halfway out the door" then. That changes the meaning to whatever I said. Check it in the Dictionary of Common Phrases That Don't Have Literal Meanings Defined.

bort · Jan 23, 2023

Capital_Shark said:
Good thing I said "halfway out the door" then. That changes the meaning to whatever I said. Check it in the Dictionary of Common Phrases That Don't Have Literal Meanings Defined.

He's like a good door to door salesman.
He certainly hasn't stepped through the door by any definition and isn't trying to, but if you tried to close it you'd find some well placed toes keep that from happening.

Thresher · Jan 23, 2023

Egg won't be pleased with him

Blair · Jan 23, 2023

What happened to the BHU rumour to warriors?

egg · Jan 23, 2023

Thresher said:
Egg won't be pleased with him

Dead to me now

Capital_Shark · Jan 23, 2023

Blair said:
What happened to the BHU rumour to warriors?

It was squashed by the man himself I think

puma1355 · Jan 23, 2023

Dogs have signed Spencer and Tyrone May from 2024. They reckon they still have plenty of cash. What BS !

egg · Jan 23, 2023

egg said:
Dead to me now

Now Toby's off to Rabbits

I've moved on
We go this instead

A powerhouse prop, Leniu is a former junior New South Wales representative but also played for Samoa at the Rugby League World Cup in England, featuring in five games.

The 22-year-old could expect a salary increase on his next deal for 2024 and beyond, but he will also be looking for a role that can fit his building reputation and resume, rather than continuing to come off the bench at the Panthers.

Western Sharkie · Jan 23, 2023

puma1355 said:
Dogs have signed Spencer and Tyrone May from 2024. They reckon they still have plenty of cash. What BS !

They have all signed peppercorn contracts

egg · Jan 23, 2023

puma1355 said:
Dogs have signed Spencer and Tyrone May from 2024. They reckon they still have plenty of cash. What BS !

I can't see anything official .
Do you have a link Puma ?

Gumby · Jan 23, 2023

Bloke on Instagram posted it. Mikes Rugby Chat or something. He’s got a very good strike rate this guy and seems to have this confirmed from multiple sources from the dogs.

egg · Jan 23, 2023

WoW , how much are they paying all these Stars on the books ?

Western Sharkie · Jan 23, 2023

egg said:
WoW , how much are they paying all these Stars on the books ?

Peanuts

Wiz · Jan 24, 2023

egg said:
Now Toby's off to Rabbits
I've moved on
We go this instead

A powerhouse prop, Leniu is a former junior New South Wales representative but also played for Samoa at the Rugby League World Cup in England, featuring in five games.

The 22-year-old could expect a salary increase on his next deal for 2024 and beyond, but he will also be looking for a role that can fit his building reputation and resume, rather than continuing to come off the bench at the Panthers.

I’d take him.

He’s like a Talakai but in a prop version, has that energy we lack

Sutty · Jan 24, 2023

If Soufs want Rudolf they can give us Tatola. Nothing short of that.

The player market is screwed because of this extra team. The gap between top and bottom teams was already huge after Covid, now there is an extra team and not good players to sign to support it. Basically we are doing well by not losing players. Most of the other good teams have lost starting side players already (Roosters notably have replaced Taukeiaho and Verrills well). Cowboys haven't either but then again their side is sort of a fluke with all the gun local juniors they have being on huge unders, which won't last long.

The Punisher · Jan 24, 2023

Cant see Doga retaining Luke Thompson for 2024.
Criminally under utilised last couple of seasons there.
Has potential to be the best front rower in the game amd still only 27

Sparkles · Jan 24, 2023

Sutty said:
If Soufs want Rudolf they can give us Tatola. Nothing short of that.

The player market is screwed because of this extra team. The gap between top and bottom teams was already huge after Covid, now there is an extra team and not good players to sign to support it. Basically we are doing well by not losing players. Most of the other good teams have lost starting side players already (Roosters notably have replaced Taukeiaho and Verrills well). Cowboys haven't either but then again their side is sort of a fluke with all the gun local juniors they have being on huge unders, which won't last long.

I'm looking at it in a different way mate. Because clubs are being raided they are more focused than ever on their junior pathways and development. They now see the value of having a production line of new players at lower salaries who might stick together or replace poached positions. It's how clubs are being successful nowadays.

HaroldBishop · Jan 24, 2023

The Punisher said:
Has potential to be the best front rower in the game amd still only 27

He's good but not that good.

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