Sounds like a very flanno kinda signing- cheese too...
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Was interesting seeing Zac Lomax at the panthers game yesterday, there had been some rumours that he was going to join the panthers for the remainder of the season with Taylan May facing disciplinary action. There’s now a bit of talk that Brad Arthur was apart of his reasoning for going to the eels and is watching who the next coach is going to be with some intentions to get out of the deal if it’s not a coach he wants to play under
Manager is Issac Moses…. It’s what he does!!
Would 100% prefer he stayed with us, not that I think there is any chance of him leaving, certainly not in the next season and a half anyway. I agree he is looking a bit like Glen Fisiiahi mkII with his run of injuries though But he has just had a contract extension, half's are in short supply and he is a handy back up half which we need. If SJ signs for another year I have him as 3rd or 4th choice 7 and 2nd or 3rd choice 6. If SJ doesn't sign then he is more important to have on the books.
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The hamstrings (twice) are a worry when your key attribute to the side is speed, but a break is just bad luck.
Speed and hamstrings - Saab, JAC, Tommy T and the mighty-Wrighty Starford To'a. They're not coping well in the modern era!
If the warriors made a play for Utoikamanu, would you be happy?
I don't think I would, he's been fucken lazy this season and looks to be kicking stones.
I don't think I would, he's been fucken lazy this season and looks to be kicking stones.
u also have to remember that he played origin last year so there's untouched potential there.
Don't care! That was last year. He's not pulling weight he's throwing it.
Rising fullback David Armstrong is on the verge of a surprise backflip despite agreeing to a new deal with the Newcastle Knights just last week.
It is understood that Armstrong has met with Newcastle officials and told them he wants out of the two-year contract he had just agreed to in a bid to join the English Super League next season. A formal release came on Monday.
Leigh Leopards have weighed in with a richer three-year deal to entice Armstrong to join the club in 2025.
Noted speedsters including Bevan French, Matt Dufty and Jai Field have starred in the Super League in recent years.
Armstrong attracted interest from a host of NRL clubs including the Roosters before prolonged talks eventually led to him agreeing to stay in Newcastle.
But that all changed in recent days with Armstrong now wanting out. While Newcastle are frustrated they are expected to grant Armstrong that release this week.
Armstrong was set to switch to the wing next season in Newcastle as well as continue to be the understudy to superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga.
Armstrong has been a revelation for the Knights in the absence of Ponga. The 23-year-old has scored five tries from as many games including a treble against the Gold Coast in round 11.
He was poor in his most recent game against the Bulldogs and missed the clash against the Storm last week because of injury.
He has been named on an extended bench to face Penrith on Sunday.
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...ws-story/feac1b01bbb93a592d2287f3aef5ba0f?amp
It is understood that Armstrong has met with Newcastle officials and told them he wants out of the two-year contract he had just agreed to in a bid to join the English Super League next season. A formal release came on Monday.
Leigh Leopards have weighed in with a richer three-year deal to entice Armstrong to join the club in 2025.
Noted speedsters including Bevan French, Matt Dufty and Jai Field have starred in the Super League in recent years.
Armstrong attracted interest from a host of NRL clubs including the Roosters before prolonged talks eventually led to him agreeing to stay in Newcastle.
But that all changed in recent days with Armstrong now wanting out. While Newcastle are frustrated they are expected to grant Armstrong that release this week.
Armstrong was set to switch to the wing next season in Newcastle as well as continue to be the understudy to superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga.
Armstrong has been a revelation for the Knights in the absence of Ponga. The 23-year-old has scored five tries from as many games including a treble against the Gold Coast in round 11.
He was poor in his most recent game against the Bulldogs and missed the clash against the Storm last week because of injury.
He has been named on an extended bench to face Penrith on Sunday.
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...ws-story/feac1b01bbb93a592d2287f3aef5ba0f?amp
NRL Market Watch: Panthers to sign Wests Tigers utility Asu Kepaoa as cover for Taylan May | Daily Telegraph
Penrith are set to capitalise on the upheaval at the Wests Tigers and secure extra insurance for the potential departure of Taylan May by signing utility Asu Kepaoa with immediate effect.
This masthead understands that Kepaoa will undergo a medical with the Panthers and sign for the remainder of this season as well as next year with the defending premiers after being granted permission by the Tigers to explore the open market.
Kepaoa has made 42 appearances for the Tigers since making his debut four years ago, although only two of those games have been this year.
He played against St George Illawarra in round six off the interchange bench and then against the Dolphins in round 11 from the back row.
He has now become the latest departure as the Tigers undertake a cleanup of their roster in preparation for next season, when they hope to add to the big-name signings of Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva.
Taylan May fronted the board to respond to his breach notice. Picture: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images
Kepaoa has landed on his feet at the premiers. The 24-year-old will provide cover for both the back row and centres, the latter of particular importance to the Panthers as they prepare to sever ties with May.
The club held a board meeting on Tuesday afternoon where May was given the opportunity to respond to a breach notice he received last week in which the club outlined their plans to sack him over code of conduct concerns.
It is understood the breach notice had nothing to do with domestic violence charges which prompted the NRL to stand down the centre under their no-fault stand-down policy only weeks ago.
Asu Kepaoa is set to join the Panthers effective immediately. Picture: Hannah Peters/Getty Images
May has been in the hotseat multiple times during his short career, including earlier this year when he posted footage on his Instagram account from the passenger seat of a car he was travelling in that exceeded the speed limit in a school zone.
The Panthers had already sounded out the NRL about receiving salary cap dispensation for May should he be stood down for the remainder of the season.
That may not be necessary if they sack him. Kepaoa not only adds to their depth in the outside backs, but gives them additional power in the back row. He is the second Tigers player to join them in recent weeks - back rower Isaiah Papali’i will play for the Panthers next season after being granted an early release from his contract.
Wow what's with these young talents these days, Galvin and now him, sign contracts, get some attention, then just backflip within days now. Would rather chase a little bit more $ than a guaranteed starting spot and groomed under Ponga that will draw more $ and sponsorship eventually, and more UK retirement $. Their agents just want to make a quick buck
Dragons set to table two-year deal for Rabbitohs hooker
St George Illawarra are willing to offer Damien Cook a two-year deal but would require South Sydney to contribute to his salary in 2025.
Every Dragons potential signing seems to be in the papers before hand (Contrast that with JFH with us and the Wallaby to the Titans)
Could we see Cook happen and Cheese to the Bunnies?