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Wests Tigers are pleased to announce that Tongan international Tevita Pangai Junior has agreed to terms with the club on a two-year deal.

The deal will see Pangai join Wests Tigers at the start of the 2022 NRL season and remain with the club until at least the end of 2023.

A junior representative standout, Pangai made his first-grade debut for the Broncos in 2016 — going on to play 96 games for Brisbane a five-year span that also saw him represent the Junior Kangaroos, NSW U/20’s, and Tonga.


Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe welcomed Pangai pending arrival and wished him well for the remainder of the 2021 NRL Season.

“On behalf of all at Wests Tigers, I’d like to say how pleased we are to have secured Pangai for the coming two seasons,” Pascoe said.

“Pangai's versatility and on-field ability will add a lot our team in the coming years, and we look forward to welcoming him to our club at the end of his current campaign with Brisbane. He can play in the second row or the front row, which gives Michael some options”

"There was some interest there from some other clubs too, so its very pleasing that he can see the direction we are heading"

Wests Tigers Coach Michael Maguire said Pangai would be a great addition to the squad.

“I’m really looking forward to welcoming Pangai to our squad in 2022,” Maguire said.

“Pangi has shown himself to be an extremely competitive and explosive player. We’re looking forward to him adding to our club and squad in the 2022 season and beyond."
someone post this in tigers forum. Taveeta Pangi Genius has signed
 

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Panthers on verge of stunning Pangai coup for rest of NRL season

The Penrith Panthers are on the verge of a stunning mid-season coup, this morning reshuffling the decks to make the necessary salary cap space to sign Tevita Pangai jnr for the remainder of the year.

In what would be a huge boost to the club’s premiership hopes, Penrith chief executive Brian Fletcher told the Herald on Wednesday morning that the club now had the space in the salary cap to sign the Brisbane forward.
Tevita Pangai Junior could be heading to the Penrith Panthers next week.

Tevita Pangai Junior could be heading to the Penrith Panthers next week.CREDIT:NRL PHOTOS

The club had originally budgeted on forward-paying the 2022 contracts of their highest paid players before the August cut-off, however officials have overnight altered their budget plans to sign Pangai instead.

The deal now hinges on how much the Broncos are prepared to offset the remainder of his wage for the 2021 season. The deal could be finalised in the next 24 hours after the Panthers contacted Pangai’s manager Matt Desira on Wednesday morning. He has since reached out to Brisbane to strike a deal.

It was only a couple of weeks ago, and confirmed by the club on Tuesday, that Penrith had decided against pursuing the Canterbury-bound forward in a cameo role for 2021.
However, prop James Fisher-Harris will now return home for the birth of his child after this weekend’s game, opening the door for the discussions to recommence.
James Fisher-Harris will return home after this weekend’s game against Brisbane.

James Fisher-Harris will return home after this weekend’s game against Brisbane.CREDIT:GETTY

Fisher-Harris will not be allowed back into the NRL bubble before serving a 14-day quarantine period on his own inside a Queensland hotel, and as a result could miss rounds 20 to 22.
The Panthers had originally hoped they would be granted an exemption to bring him straight back into the bubble but that has been denied.

Fisher-Harris’ predicament has led to Penrith’s sudden change of heart and the club is now waiting to see how much the Brisbane Broncos are willing to chip in for the remainder of the year.
Sources with knowledge of discussions with the NRL salary cap auditor told the Herald that Pangai jnr has been valued at $120,000 for the remainder of the year.

Pangai was willing to take a pay cut for a chance to help the Penrith Panthers win a premiership, however the NRL will not allow a player to sign under market value.
What he is valued at in the salary cap and what he is still owed are two different things, with the Broncos and Panthers still to work out who will pay what portion of the $180,000 he is still owed in 2021.

Pangai jnr this week agreed to join the Bulldogs on a three-year $2.2m deal, turning down a similar offer from the Wests Tigers to join coach Trent Barrett at Canterbury.

 

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Panthers on verge of stunning Pangai coup for rest of NRL season

The Penrith Panthers are on the verge of a stunning mid-season coup, this morning reshuffling the decks to make the necessary salary cap space to sign Tevita Pangai jnr for the remainder of the year.

In what would be a huge boost to the club’s premiership hopes, Penrith chief executive Brian Fletcher told the Herald on Wednesday morning that the club now had the space in the salary cap to sign the Brisbane forward.
Tevita Pangai Junior could be heading to the Penrith Panthers next week.

Tevita Pangai Junior could be heading to the Penrith Panthers next week.CREDIT:NRL PHOTOS

The club had originally budgeted on forward-paying the 2022 contracts of their highest paid players before the August cut-off, however officials have overnight altered their budget plans to sign Pangai instead.

The deal now hinges on how much the Broncos are prepared to offset the remainder of his wage for the 2021 season. The deal could be finalised in the next 24 hours after the Panthers contacted Pangai’s manager Matt Desira on Wednesday morning. He has since reached out to Brisbane to strike a deal.

It was only a couple of weeks ago, and confirmed by the club on Tuesday, that Penrith had decided against pursuing the Canterbury-bound forward in a cameo role for 2021.
However, prop James Fisher-Harris will now return home for the birth of his child after this weekend’s game, opening the door for the discussions to recommence.
James Fisher-Harris will return home after this weekend’s game against Brisbane.

James Fisher-Harris will return home after this weekend’s game against Brisbane.CREDIT:GETTY

Fisher-Harris will not be allowed back into the NRL bubble before serving a 14-day quarantine period on his own inside a Queensland hotel, and as a result could miss rounds 20 to 22.
The Panthers had originally hoped they would be granted an exemption to bring him straight back into the bubble but that has been denied.

Fisher-Harris’ predicament has led to Penrith’s sudden change of heart and the club is now waiting to see how much the Brisbane Broncos are willing to chip in for the remainder of the year.
Sources with knowledge of discussions with the NRL salary cap auditor told the Herald that Pangai jnr has been valued at $120,000 for the remainder of the year.

Pangai was willing to take a pay cut for a chance to help the Penrith Panthers win a premiership, however the NRL will not allow a player to sign under market value.
What he is valued at in the salary cap and what he is still owed are two different things, with the Broncos and Panthers still to work out who will pay what portion of the $180,000 he is still owed in 2021.

Pangai jnr this week agreed to join the Bulldogs on a three-year $2.2m deal, turning down a similar offer from the Wests Tigers to join coach Trent Barrett at Canterbury.

Imagine if he went there & did his ACL. (washes mouth out with soap)
 

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Wests Tigers are pleased to announce that Tongan international Tevita Pangai Junior has agreed to terms with the club on a two-year deal.

The deal will see Pangai join Wests Tigers at the start of the 2022 NRL season and remain with the club until at least the end of 2023.

A junior representative standout, Pangai made his first-grade debut for the Broncos in 2016 — going on to play 96 games for Brisbane a five-year span that also saw him represent the Junior Kangaroos, NSW U/20’s, and Tonga.


Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe welcomed Pangai pending arrival and wished him well for the remainder of the 2021 NRL Season.

“On behalf of all at Wests Tigers, I’d like to say how pleased we are to have secured Pangai for the coming two seasons,” Pascoe said.

“Pangai's versatility and on-field ability will add a lot our team in the coming years, and we look forward to welcoming him to our club at the end of his current campaign with Brisbane. He can play in the second row or the front row, which gives Michael some options”

"There was some interest there from some other clubs too, so its very pleasing that he can see the direction we are heading"

Wests Tigers Coach Michael Maguire said Pangai would be a great addition to the squad.

“I’m really looking forward to welcoming Pangai to our squad in 2022,” Maguire said.

“Pangi has shown himself to be an extremely competitive and explosive player. We’re looking forward to him adding to our club and squad in the 2022 season and beyond."
You need to stop doing these articles.. you are going to give someone a heart attack one of these days.. not to mention they're probably popping champagne bottle over at the tigers forum... Lmfao...
 

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Haha I reckon he is going dragons lol, mark my words
Bro your form ain't good with the Chricton err thread...just saying.
It's a done deal, merry go round is where will he play for remainder of '21? that seems to be the fuckaround at the minute.
 

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Panthers on verge of stunning Pangai coup for rest of NRL season

The Penrith Panthers are on the verge of a stunning mid-season coup, this morning reshuffling the decks to make the necessary salary cap space to sign Tevita Pangai jnr for the remainder of the year.

In what would be a huge boost to the club’s premiership hopes, Penrith chief executive Brian Fletcher told the Herald on Wednesday morning that the club now had the space in the salary cap to sign the Brisbane forward.
Tevita Pangai Junior could be heading to the Penrith Panthers next week.

Tevita Pangai Junior could be heading to the Penrith Panthers next week.CREDIT:NRL PHOTOS

The club had originally budgeted on forward-paying the 2022 contracts of their highest paid players before the August cut-off, however officials have overnight altered their budget plans to sign Pangai instead.

The deal now hinges on how much the Broncos are prepared to offset the remainder of his wage for the 2021 season. The deal could be finalised in the next 24 hours after the Panthers contacted Pangai’s manager Matt Desira on Wednesday morning. He has since reached out to Brisbane to strike a deal.

It was only a couple of weeks ago, and confirmed by the club on Tuesday, that Penrith had decided against pursuing the Canterbury-bound forward in a cameo role for 2021.
However, prop James Fisher-Harris will now return home for the birth of his child after this weekend’s game, opening the door for the discussions to recommence.
James Fisher-Harris will return home after this weekend’s game against Brisbane.

James Fisher-Harris will return home after this weekend’s game against Brisbane.CREDIT:GETTY

Fisher-Harris will not be allowed back into the NRL bubble before serving a 14-day quarantine period on his own inside a Queensland hotel, and as a result could miss rounds 20 to 22.
The Panthers had originally hoped they would be granted an exemption to bring him straight back into the bubble but that has been denied.

Fisher-Harris’ predicament has led to Penrith’s sudden change of heart and the club is now waiting to see how much the Brisbane Broncos are willing to chip in for the remainder of the year.
Sources with knowledge of discussions with the NRL salary cap auditor told the Herald that Pangai jnr has been valued at $120,000 for the remainder of the year.

Pangai was willing to take a pay cut for a chance to help the Penrith Panthers win a premiership, however the NRL will not allow a player to sign under market value.
What he is valued at in the salary cap and what he is still owed are two different things, with the Broncos and Panthers still to work out who will pay what portion of the $180,000 he is still owed in 2021.

Pangai jnr this week agreed to join the Bulldogs on a three-year $2.2m deal, turning down a similar offer from the Wests Tigers to join coach Trent Barrett at Canterbury.

The Broncos must be desperate to get rid of him for some reason. :worried::o
 

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do the Panthers really need TPJ? Isaah Yeo, Liam Martin, Viliame Kikau, Kurt Capewell, JFH, Moses Leota, Spencer Leniu, Sorensen etc.
 
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