Penrith Panthers Star Jack Cogger Sadly Kicks The Bucket @26 Furthermore, Penrith hasn’t yet added a player worth $800,000 to their roster, and I’m worried about how it will affect this playing group.
Concerns have been expressed on what David Fifita’s signing could do for the Penrith Panthers, as there are worries that he won’t fit into the team’s system and could have a destabilizing impact on the team. The Dragons and Roosters are also interested in signing the 24-year-old forward, who is reportedly being offered a three-year, $2.5 million contract to join Penrith. The forward is currently a member of the Gold Coast Titans and Maroons. According to a number of sources, the Roosters have offered Fifita a four-year contract for $825,000 per year.
Fifita has until Thursday night, when round 10 of the NRL begins, to activate his two-year Titans contract. After that, he will be free to sign with any team. Fifita’s contract clause has sparked a heated battle for his signature, but it’s believed the Panthers are in the driver’s seat to land him. On Tuesday night, Brent Read of The Australian told NRL 360 that an agreement to join the Panthers is “imminent” and will probably happen on Wednesday.
After agreeing to release James Fisher-Harris to the Warriors, who are reportedly paying the Kiwi Test prop $1 million a season, the Panthers will have room in their salary limit for the upcoming campaign. If Fifita does decide to join the premiers as anticipated, he will undoubtedly bring a terrifying new dimension to an already powerful Penrith team, but News Corp league reporter Dave Riccio said the signing might have a negative effect on the Penrith squad.
Riccio stated on NRL 360, “I have some concerns about the impact on this Panthers team.” “Isaah Yeo, Liam Martin, and Scott Sorensen are examples of hardworking, tradesman-like players that have sacrificed throughout their careers, taking wage cuts to win premierships. These guys are the foundation of this team.
