Penrith Panthers veteran James Tamou is reportedly set to finalise a deal with the Wests Tigers.
Tamou has been heavily-linked to the joint-venture club in recent weeks, with a reported two-year contract set to be signed, according to Channel 7โs Michelle Bishop.
Breaking @WestsTigers are set to finalise a 2 year deal with @PenrithPanthers prop James Tamou from 2021 @7NewsSydney @7NewsBrisbane
— Michelle Bishop (@7michellebishop) September 9, 2020
The 31-year-old is a huge get for a club thatโs been struggling with professionalism and itโs image of late.
Tamou has 262 NRL games under his belt and counting and is a premiership winner.
It comes as a huge blow to new Dragons coach Anthony Griffin with Tamou identified as a target to boost their forward pack for 2021.
Sad for Penrith supporters to see him go Iโm sure. As heโs actually put in an effort each year, unlike some others.
Still, they will have Tetevano, Leota, Leniu, Hetherington to start with. Thereโs still plenty of experience there in the forwards.
No doubt some other youngsters from the lower grades to promote & give a chance to.
Maybe Kikau may also play prop. To allow a junior rep like Lindsay Smith , to get a back row position?
I think Monica Di Battista is exaggerating about Anthony Griffin. The Dragons will have a Plan B which could be Joe Ofahengaue, and should also have the option of extending Kaide Ellis’ time at the club.
I won’t be counting on Korbin Sims to play a full season ever again. He has been a big disappointment with the Red V through injuries and suspensions. Chalk bones.