That will only work if the opposition do likewise. There is a huge gap between NSW Cup & the NRL.
Looking at yesterdayās 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 doesnāt 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 tonightā¦lets 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.
Iāve 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 donāt 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 doesnāt shoulder all the kicking, and wasnāt 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 Papaliāi, 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 letās keep it going against the seabirds on Saturday night. All supporters to Commbank!!!
Having a look at the Kenny tackle just now, it doesnāt present like the classic hip drop, but it is awkward, and Butcher does straight off. Might be best to cop it on the chin.
The Edwards/Tedesco collision is the big talking point. At the time I thought we were lucky to get away without at least a penalty, but will take the refereeās explanation.
Iām seeing a lot of talk from the uneducated (Facebook experts) saying there was another angle showing Edwards moved to his right to initiate the collision. Looking at it again just now, he was already moving right, so I donāt buy that excuse.
In real time it happens to fast to react, so for the uneducated to call it deliberate is a bit of a stretch.
I guess Kennyās fate was decided when the media dopes gave Robinson his chance to plead his case on the incident & anything else he wanted to sook about when they just let him have the forum at the presser.
Everytime there is contact with leg doesnāt constitute a hip drop tackle. Every time a player gets hurt it doesnāt mean there was an illegal action.
The ref & bunker had ample time to review it & came up with no foul, and now itās 2 weeks out, just because a rorter got hurt, and by the way, played on for several minutes.
No questions of their beloved Robbo by the media hacks, like saying āweāve listened to you again sit there & complain about the rulings again, making complaint & excuses. You got lapped by a team that had lost 5 straight, youāve given them zero credit, not accepted any blame at all. Do you have a comment on that?ā
Okay, Iāve had time to watch the replay and gather some thoughts.
Itās amazing what can happen in the space of a week. The team cohesion and trust seems to be back. I wouldnāt go as far as saying the mojo is fully back, but the signs are there. Dylan Edwards certainly has his backā¦ returning to his devastating self. 242 run metres, 123 kick return metres, 61 PCM, 2 try assists, 9 tackle breaks, and a try to boot. He may have been the best on field last night, be there would be at least another 8 tight on his heels for the spot.
Kenny was phenomenal. You can really tell he has finally got comfortable in that Hooking role, and starting to branch out. that sneaky kick from dummy half caught the Rooster off guard, so much so Papaliāi managed to get around Tedesco to plant it. Regarding the āDangerous Contact IIā charge, I donāt think there was anything in it, as it was ruled on fieldā¦ more of an overreaction to Robinsons sulk at the presser. If I was Kenny, Iād challenge it, based on the evidence that I have seen, I donāt think they could charge him. But thatās just me.
Looking at the boys in the sheds at full time, it becomes evident we are not at 100%. Lots of strapping on a lot of our key players, I feel the bye week canāt come fast enough.
Overall a much better performance, and result. Winning can be contagious, and riding that wave can do wonders for our team.
So, Kenny has taken an early guilty plea. That reduces our chances against Manly and Brisbane; to me, he is irreplaceable from our current roster. Our defence will be sorely tested in his absence.
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