Fans react to Merrin’s now-confirmed lucrative deal with the Panthers.
St George Illawarra star forward Trent Merrin has signed a lucrative three-year deal to join the Penrith Panthers, and the reaction has been mixed.
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A majority of Penrith fans seem to be delighted with the signing, but many are suggesting his $750,000 per season deal is well over market value.
And as you’d expect, Dragons fans aren’t best pleased at hearing the news that one of their key men leave the club at the end of the season.
Check out some of the reaction below:
So long, @TrentMerrin. Don’t expect any #RedV fans to cheer you on this year. No club loyalty. All about the dollars. #ByeFelicia
— Doug Jamieson (@itsdougjam) March 2, 2015
All the best to @TrentMerrin in the future. Kick some major ass this year and go out with a bang, mate.
— Dat Dragons Dude (@dragonsfan1988) March 2, 2015
Phil Gould on signing Trent Merrin: This is one of the most significant player signings this club has made in its 49 year history 100% agree
— Ali (@panfer4life) March 2, 2015
I reckon the panthers over paid for Trent Merrin. Didn’t have a great year last season. Not sure if his price tag of $750k is worth it #NRL
— Lockie (@lockie_wells) March 2, 2015
Trent Merrin big signing for the Panthers but I question his market value #NRL
— Matt Pritchard (@MattPNBL) March 2, 2015
Penrith’s signing of Trent Merrin deserves a lot more praise from fans than it’s getting. MASSIVE signing. #pantherpride #NRL
— Troy Dodds (@troydodds) March 2, 2015
BREAKING Panthers fans are protesting the decision by Phillip Ronald Gould to sign Trent Merrin. Details Tele website pic.twitter.com/HTN9CxrObd
— Booze Rothfield (@BoozeRothfield) March 2, 2015
Sad day for the @NRL_Dragons – congratulations @TrentMerrin play your heart out for one more year for us true believers.. Good luck!
— Aaron Brooker (@AaronJBrooker) March 2, 2015
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