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UNLUCKY PANTHERS ON THE MOVE?
It’s been a rollercoaster few days for Panthers centre Brent Naden. The 24-year-old was dropped to the bench before Saturday’s preliminary final and now it’s been reported that the club hasn’t made any moves to lock him up.
Rothfield is reporting that Naden, who is off contract at the end of 2021 and therefore can negotiate with rivals from November 1, hasn’t had any interest from the Panthers yet for 2022 and beyond.
“It’s interesting, I spoke to his manager, Allan Gainey, last week. Naden is off contract at the end of next season, which puts him in the position in a few weeks time on November 1 to talk to other clubs,” Rothfield told Big Sports Breakfast.
“Allan Gainey has said Penrith have made no approaches yet which is a little bit surprising because most clubs have an initial chat to try and take them off the market before other clubs can make offers.”
With no word from the Panthers, Rothfield believes Naden could be on his way out — but he may actually be scooped up by Barrett, currently an assistant at Penrith, to go to the Bulldogs with him.
He also says promising half Matt Burton is on Barrett’s radar. The 20-year-old has plenty of talent but is stuck behind Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary.
“I’m wondering if he may be a little bit on the outer there as far as what his long-term future is and Penrith have got that brilliant young football side they have to lock up on long-term contracts.
“They’ve got Matt Burton in a similar situation, the outstanding five-eighth from the bush who can’t get a game of football. I’m just wondering if the Panthers don’t move and lock these two up, Trent Barrett as we know is off to the Bulldogs next year and we all know the Bulldogs need more strike power, more strength, more pace, sharpness in the centres so I wouldn’t be surprised if when Barrett finishes up this weekend whether he’d be thinking about a player like Brent Naden if he’s not wanted at the Panthers.”
www.foxsports.com.au
Thoughts on picking up Naden? I'd be all for it. We've got plenty of players/outside backs coming off contract for the 2022 season so fitting him in the cap shouldn't be an issue (can't imagine him requesting massive dollars). He's got strike power in the centres which we've been missing. Plus he's already got that Penrith conneciton with TB.
It’s been a rollercoaster few days for Panthers centre Brent Naden. The 24-year-old was dropped to the bench before Saturday’s preliminary final and now it’s been reported that the club hasn’t made any moves to lock him up.
Rothfield is reporting that Naden, who is off contract at the end of 2021 and therefore can negotiate with rivals from November 1, hasn’t had any interest from the Panthers yet for 2022 and beyond.
“It’s interesting, I spoke to his manager, Allan Gainey, last week. Naden is off contract at the end of next season, which puts him in the position in a few weeks time on November 1 to talk to other clubs,” Rothfield told Big Sports Breakfast.
“Allan Gainey has said Penrith have made no approaches yet which is a little bit surprising because most clubs have an initial chat to try and take them off the market before other clubs can make offers.”
With no word from the Panthers, Rothfield believes Naden could be on his way out — but he may actually be scooped up by Barrett, currently an assistant at Penrith, to go to the Bulldogs with him.
He also says promising half Matt Burton is on Barrett’s radar. The 20-year-old has plenty of talent but is stuck behind Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary.
“I’m wondering if he may be a little bit on the outer there as far as what his long-term future is and Penrith have got that brilliant young football side they have to lock up on long-term contracts.
“They’ve got Matt Burton in a similar situation, the outstanding five-eighth from the bush who can’t get a game of football. I’m just wondering if the Panthers don’t move and lock these two up, Trent Barrett as we know is off to the Bulldogs next year and we all know the Bulldogs need more strike power, more strength, more pace, sharpness in the centres so I wouldn’t be surprised if when Barrett finishes up this weekend whether he’d be thinking about a player like Brent Naden if he’s not wanted at the Panthers.”
New favourite to land Foxx; Barrett primed to poach snubbed star: Transfer Whispers
New favourite to land Foxx; Barrett primed to poach snubbed star: Transfer Whispers
www.foxsports.com.au
Thoughts on picking up Naden? I'd be all for it. We've got plenty of players/outside backs coming off contract for the 2022 season so fitting him in the cap shouldn't be an issue (can't imagine him requesting massive dollars). He's got strike power in the centres which we've been missing. Plus he's already got that Penrith conneciton with TB.
