I would also add Asu Kepaoa to that list. He certainly knows how to find the try line. 14 tries from 7 appearances, the kid is averaging 2 tries a game. I wouldnât mind seeing him outside Alamoti blitzing down the side line, could certainly help with out with our attack.
John Fonua was being talked up during the trials, and looked alright. My understanding is he can slot in anywhere in the backline too. Might be worth giving him a run too.
If we donât win this week I would drop the whole team and bench to NSW cup and replace them with the NSW cup team that has won convincingly for the last two weeks.
That will only work if the opposition do likewise. There is a huge gap between NSW Cup & the NRL.
Looking at yesterdayâs game, we see that Laurie, Cole, Toelau, Sommerton & Eiso have played NRL already this year and arguably they are not in our best 17 right now. They all played well yesterday as did some others, and they sit in first place, but that doesnât mean that the team from yesterday would beat Manly in NRL or even Dogs NSW Cup next week.
The boys just need to dig themselves out of a hole, hopefully starting tonight.
I wasnt being serious about dropping the whole team but there are one or two that would benefit from a stint in reserve grade that said hopeful we can win tonightâŚlets go Panthers
Mr Walker - is the streamed coverage available somewhere (somewhere that does not require payment or logging in)? And is the Flegg streamed too? Thanks.
Iâve been watching the two lower grades home matches at Parker Street, just so that I can get a feeling of what winning feels like. Will it become contagious, or are we about to endure a season from the pits?
Any ideas of what IC sees in the younger McLean rather than his brother?
All NSWRL matches, including NSW Cup, Flegg & others can be streamed on BARTV. This is a follow-on from last year when RL were doing it themselves.
BARTV show usually 1 game for free (random which one it is - in Rd 1 it was the Panthers v Jet Cup game).
It costs $20 per month to subscribe & it says you can cancel anytime. You have to register on the website Rugby League on BarTV Sports
I just signed up yesterday in time to watch the game. The coverage was good, includes some play-by-play commentary & no expert comments (thankful for that). I watched the game live on my PC, but later downloaded the app on my phone & can cast to my TV.
I streamed a bit of the girls SF game earlier today from Parker St - picture & sound quality was good. I think for $5 per week of so, I will continue with it.
I donât understand why the bookies keep having Panthers as favourites. I am sure this gets inside the heads of the young guys, thinking they will be easy games. They need to understand that they have to fire up to win.
Great to get a win. Best game this year I have seen from Papalii and Moses. Running the ball with purpose creating room for the backs to do their thing. Congratulation to Cleary for the most points for Penrith.
Football can be a funny game sometimes, for all the skill, hard work, attitude and fitness, the difference between a great team and a rabble can often come down to confidence.
We saw a turning point last night, and with almost a snap of the fingers the Panthers we have known for the last 5 seasons come back to play.
Not a poor performance on the park, and was great to see so many stand up to be counted when it mattered.
We play to our best when Nathan doesnât shoulder all the kicking, and wasnât that evident last night, with both Kenny and Yeo kicking for tries (both hitting the post too).
We found our attack again, using bodies in motion to best effect. We found our attacking defense again, holding them in their own half.
Players under concern such as Papaliâi, Talagi, Casey played there best game in Penrith firsts.
Our spine stood tall and took control, our middles layed the foundation.
That was the type of display we have been waiting for. As IC said, not perfect, but the way to win a game of footy.
Not a bad player, and our tries came from good plays by a number of players. It was good to have our spine in place, and with Talagi having some good moments. News just in with Kenny charged and looking like missing 2 games is disappointing.
Enjoy the week and letâs keep it going against the seabirds on Saturday night. All supporters to Commbank!!!
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