Penisini and Russell observations

I was talking to a old bloke at my gym hes old footy nut.

He made a point about Penisini and Russell i thought was interesting, Both have had the same junior systems and coaching same 1st grade coaches.

Penisini always had the hype and expectations to be a rep quality 1st grader.

Russell always been a back up option no expectations of higher honours

This year a new coach Penisini is looking lost in defence at times and his attacking output is down and costly.

Russell attacking is about the same but he is doing more out of the backfield his defence has improved and even goal kicking you can see improvement. Still not 1st choice still expectations are low

Whats the difference between the two players is it all attitude? For Will it's all come to him as it was expected Russell is working hard to become a 1st grade player Will is looking less and less like one. Attitude or is it a mental thing maybe?

I thought it's interesting to see how these two players from Arthur's Roshill Rhinos pathways system are going about things under the new system

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Sparky 74 June 11, 2025 at 11:05am

move them both to the super league

sign Staggs & Kiraz as current contracts mean nothing just ask fat gus gould

Backs 2026

1. Iongi

2. Kiraz

3 . Staggs

4 . Simmonson

5 . Ado-Carr

6. Lomax ( at one stage at the dragons i do think this was an option)

7. Moses
- Bob mertens > Sparky 74 June 11, 2025 at 12:32pm
  
  So you've snagged the bulldogs best winger for next year, Feez your brilliant then moved our great winger to 5/8 oh you've also convinced stages totz get it.
  - KENDOZA > Bob mertens June 11, 2025 at 12:40pm
    
    No way kiraz leaves the dogs
  - Bob mertens > Bob mertens June 11, 2025 at 2:16pm
    
    Geez I'll reply here I need some auto correct.
- Coryn Hughes > Sparky 74 June 11, 2025 at 4:18pm
  
  Lol moving a top 2-3 winger in the comp to 6 ok that makes perfect sense.
  
  I love the enthusiasm lads but cmon let's keep it realistic please.
  
  I like Kiraz also but I think Gus and co like him a bit more.
  
  Staggs has turned us down before again he'd fit here also but realistically not sure.
Jack June 11, 2025 at 2:30pm

Will needs a stint in Reggie's when simmonsons comes back
Darren Munro June 11, 2025 at 4:04pm

If Russell could draw and pass he would be fine until we get someone else. His defence has improved out of sight. Penisini has had enough chances and needs to go to Reggies. I hope Gaz comes in and teaches them how to draw and pass.
Darren Munro June 11, 2025 at 4:08pm

I honestly think wills best position is edge or middle. His a good ball runner. Probably alright defensively when people run straight at him.