They're probably just being a bit cautious with Richie. He had the ACL injury last year, missed the start of the season through injury, then had another 4 weeks out in the middle of the season. He's only been back 3 games since then.
This coincides with him not getting picked ahead of Samrani this week. If this is the case I would let him go as you don't want players who react in this way. I am curious if there is another reason. He hasn't been back long and Penrith are able to retain players like Laurie and Alamoti despite spending the majority of the year in NSW cup.
michael, you have been saying this for a few days now, you are streets ahead of the so called scooper's on here, but more to the point they are not listening !
"Matto is the type of player bushie signs here for 3 years. Brad couldn't give a stuff about the culture in the club - anything to save his job.
And Gutherson whilst he gives 100% as a player, was a total disgrace with every contract negotiation…"
"Can I ask who it was that disagreed with you because at the end of last year we were a complete shambles? Our cap was completely out of kilter, ludicrous contracts, an aging roster and zero junior development. A rebuild was inevitable. What Ryles…"
"Matto,would it be possible for you to apply yourself and have a crack for the next 6 weeks so as to attract interest from any pommy club?
We would be mighty grateful and of course you would benefit with an extended contract, which I know would…"
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They're probably just being a bit cautious with Richie. He had the ACL injury last year, missed the start of the season through injury, then had another 4 weeks out in the middle of the season. He's only been back 3 games since then.
This coincides with him not getting picked ahead of Samrani this week. If this is the case I would let him go as you don't want players who react in this way. I am curious if there is another reason. He hasn't been back long and Penrith are able to retain players like Laurie and Alamoti despite spending the majority of the year in NSW cup.
Maybe it's time for Richie Penisini to step up.
Would be good to see! Plus Nanva seems like a good prospect for the future.
Simmonson heading north.
michael, you have been saying this for a few days now, you are streets ahead of the so called scooper's on here, but more to the point they are not listening !
Micheal, Is that why Ryles has him in Reggie's Purgatory? Makes some sense, suppose.
But rewind back to Aug 2024. Simo signs for 3yrs under Ryles' watch saying: "I love the club and everyone in it" committing to repaying the club back.
What happened between then & now?
Also, it makes me wonder why he played with so much gutso earlier this year.
Im thinkin either Titains or Perth
Well that solves that mystery, he's just fallen out of favour or wants a fresh start. Fair enough
I gave you a hint about this yesterday in your 'Tune in' blog, he's already spoken to the Titans last week.