Post subject: Re: World Club Challenge - Wigan v Penrith
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2023 12:14 pm
Stu M
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Phuzzy wrote:And it will give Penrith a close up look at Welsby and co. Win/win*
*I'm being facetious. We need to stop or slow the drain to the NRL as much as possible. Not sure we can though unfortunately...
I know you listen to that NRL podcast that you kindly told me about. I've been listening to it since and that Brent Read is obsessed with Welsby going to the NRL. He must mention him every week!
Post subject: Re: World Club Challenge - Wigan v Penrith
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2023 1:19 pm
NickyKiss
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An NRL podcast came on youtube earlier, when I left it playing in the background while I was working and my ears pricked up when they started to discuss Welsby. Not a clue who the guys were but they were discussing a link to Parra. One of them said NRL clubs have very little chance of getting out of St Helens until his contact expires at the end of 2025 as they point blank refuse to let players go early. We will see but I'd imagine it'll be then if it happens. I could see Dodd going over in 2025 and then maybe Welsby in 2026.
Post subject: Re: World Club Challenge - Wigan v Penrith
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2023 1:23 pm
Stu M
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Won't let me quote you NK but yeah thats the same one I mentioned. Its the NRL Daily Telegraph one that NSW told me about.
The journalist who mentioned Welsby is called Brent Read and literally talks about him every single week. He describes him as a "gun". I'm pretty sure he's acting as an agent the way he carries on!
Post subject: Re: World Club Challenge - Wigan v Penrith
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2023 1:28 pm
NickyKiss
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I wonder how much they actually know about him because the talk was all around Parra wanting X Factor at fullback and moving Gutherson but to me that isn't Welsby. He's a top top player but I'd consider X Factor to be a Walsh, Ponga, Papenhuyzen etc (or in the this country Field or French). Welsby won't bring that electric threat with his own running game but he'll thrive in other areas with his own style of play and they'll love him (although as I've said before, I think a move to 6 would massively help him).
Post subject: Re: World Club Challenge - Wigan v Penrith
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2023 1:56 pm
Stu M
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NickyKiss wrote:I wonder how much they actually know about him because the talk was all around Parra wanting X Factor at fullback and moving Gutherson but to me that isn't Welsby. He's a top top player but I'd consider X Factor to be a Walsh, Ponga, Papenhuyzen etc (or in the this country Field or French). Welsby won't bring that electric threat with his own running game but he'll thrive in other areas with his own style of play and they'll love him (although as I've said before, I think a move to 6 would massively help him).
You know that I'm on the same page as you in terms of him moving to 6.
Post subject: Re: World Club Challenge - Wigan v Penrith
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2023 4:20 pm
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Welsby is too slow to play 1 in the NRL, too slow to play 6 aswell. He could however be a decent squad utility player if he put his mind to it and accepted that role.
Current thoughts - Mago out or get running up them plantations, get fit or get rid. Maybe a back up halfback, someone with a bit of experience on a short term deal. Big tall strong running second rower, like a McMeekin or Sironen type back rower.
Post subject: Re: World Club Challenge - Wigan v Penrith
Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2023 9:14 am
NickyKiss
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[Gareth] wrote:I know its fake but it did make me chuckle
It’s the couple of serious responses from Saints fans that I’ve seen on social media which make it. Calling out the disrespect of Penrith and their players
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