Matthew, I have been saying that wing is Peni's perfect position for 2 seasons (for the same reason's you espoused)......we must be rare birds because, everyone laugh's at me when I say it!
I havnt seen a lot of pace from Penisni to warrant a wing spot. Am I missing something. Does he really give us enough and how much more potential to get better has he got.
I would really like to know if he is signed or not for next year, if he is the club hasn't announced it, nor does his name appear in any contract lists for 2027. If he hasn't signed then again that may be an indication that the Eels and every other club have not been interested in his services.
Speed and Pace....whilst important, he would end up a different style of winger, has enough to run say the distance that Joash ran on Friday Night.
The Penrith winger Tuho (sp) is not that quick but Penisini would also be good in the hit ups, I feel strongly about Penisini Bluey, I feel he will be really benefited as will we with simplifying his game. He is just as arguably not a jumper either, but then again neither is his Penrith counterpart.....hasten slowing my friend, all good things happen to those that wait!
The other one to remember is Sivo, Penisini would be quicker than him and better in defensive positioning.
You think Penisini can be a poor man's Brian To'o Pops very similarly built both very strong ball carriers and run hard a given for wingers these days.
You think if he could be something like the mentioned ?
No I think there is something there. Penisini can be a good finisher too, his main problem is the brain freezes in defence and some handling errors. On the wing these are less of a problem.
Really like Samrani, seems like such a ’team first’ player as PT mentioned, and seems genuinely very popular amongst teammates.
Him & Joash seem like essential top 30 players. Versatile, hardworking, selfless, Eels first.
If Jordan was to be a starting centre in 2027, wonder if he’d better moved to the left next to Addo-Carr?
It will help him defensively, and negates his lack of top end speed in a way having Josh next to him.
Wouldn’t question Ryles on it, but imo Samrani isn’t a starting centre in a Grand Final team, though.
He is a fantastic injury cover across multiple positions.
With how the game is being played, it feels even more essential to have elite level speed in the outside backs.
The Cows centres create chances from nothing, Khan-Perrira destroyed us purely through speed, Kini likewise, and even TDS’ showed the value of turning a small chance into a great line break through speed against the Cows.
That TDS line break was a good indicator. Only Moses got there in support, over taking Samrani - thats not a shot at Jordan, he had the awareness to react quicker than anyone, but does lacks top end speed.
Simmonson may not get back to his previous speed - fingers crossed - but is also getting on, Kelly & Penisini are all power, JAC is in his 30’s with a few seasons left.
Hopefully Samrani continues to improve & fill out, and possibly becomes a ‘Capewell' type player?
But if we are looking longterm with the goal of a premiership, it feels we need upgrades in the backs with speed in mind, and Samrani feels more top 17 / top 30 than starting at centre? Just opinion.
"Right, and Sanders and the club would have foreseen this? Simply hindsight that claim. When he signed his path was blocked. Moses 2 injury riddled seasons could not have been predicted enough for Sanders to stay."
"I understand and my first inclination is that must be right.....but it is not logical, the smaller more mobile forwards should be offering more in a faster game.
Does a good big man automatically beat the good little man.....maybe in one off's that…"
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"No I think there is something there. Penisini can be a good finisher too, his main problem is the brain freezes in defence and some handling errors. On the wing these are less of a problem. "
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Matthew, I have been saying that wing is Peni's perfect position for 2 seasons (for the same reason's you espoused)......we must be rare birds because, everyone laugh's at me when I say it!
I havnt seen a lot of pace from Penisni to warrant a wing spot. Am I missing something. Does he really give us enough and how much more potential to get better has he got.
I would really like to know if he is signed or not for next year, if he is the club hasn't announced it, nor does his name appear in any contract lists for 2027. If he hasn't signed then again that may be an indication that the Eels and every other club have not been interested in his services.
Speed and Pace....whilst important, he would end up a different style of winger, has enough to run say the distance that Joash ran on Friday Night.
The Penrith winger Tuho (sp) is not that quick but Penisini would also be good in the hit ups, I feel strongly about Penisini Bluey, I feel he will be really benefited as will we with simplifying his game. He is just as arguably not a jumper either, but then again neither is his Penrith counterpart.....hasten slowing my friend, all good things happen to those that wait!
The other one to remember is Sivo, Penisini would be quicker than him and better in defensive positioning.
You think Penisini can be a poor man's Brian To'o Pops very similarly built both very strong ball carriers and run hard a given for wingers these days.
You think if he could be something like the mentioned ?
Turning Penisini into a winger might be a worthwhile move; he has some pace in him too.
I am glad others can see it, nothing surprises me that the vanilla people only like one flavour.
The same people who said DB was one dimensional ????
No I think there is something there. Penisini can be a good finisher too, his main problem is the brain freezes in defence and some handling errors. On the wing these are less of a problem.
Couldnt agree more. We have done everything to support Penisis. Time for a change i think.
Lateral thinking Aracom, it can take you to so many places, you thought you would never see!
Really like Samrani, seems like such a ’team first’ player as PT mentioned, and seems genuinely very popular amongst teammates.
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