Round 4 V Knights

[umina panther]

Really need to win well with Melbourne away next week

 

[Buzzard Breath]

Thankfully it looks like Peachey will start in the centres. Although that means Hiku will either come on in second row. Or push Peachey to second row.

If Hiku comes off the bench Peach will shift to the back row like he did a few times last year when Hardaker came on.

I'd rather Peach play the whole game in the centres to terrorise the Knights edges. Let Hiku get his fitness up in reserves. Play Browne who I think might have played a bit of back row as well as prop at the dogs instead or blood CWH if he is ready. At least for this week.
Carty & fish should be back next week or 2.

 

[tripster]

Not trying to gloat (guess I am) but I predicted a few pages back Akauola to start.

 

[betcats]

Bit worried about Sitalekis decision making defensively, he's an aggressive guy, it's all good to run up and belt carrier in the middle but on the edge with the speed men coming at you it can be a bit more complicated. I'm sure he will be fine, certainly happy to have Peach stay in the centres.

 

[billypilgrimnz]

Certainly happy to have Peach stay in the centres.

No, really?

 

[betcats]

Lol I can reiterate some more if you like?

 

[chrisD]

Browne deserves it over Leota atm.

 

[betcats]

Not losing to much with either Browne or Leota, Brownes experience off the bench will be good.

We really should be able to get over these guys through the middle if we are switched on. Just hold the ball and defend well without giving away silly penalties and things will open up for us eventually. But if we give some of these young knights guys a sniff they have the potential to make things uncomfortable for us, we just need to strangle the life out of them early, they don't have the strike or experience to fight back from a couple tries down if we do that imo.

 

[billypilgrimnz]

I think if the Dragons game told us anything, it is that we are able to be rolled by absolutely anyone on the day. (Seriously, we conceded 40 bloody points against that mob.)

That might turn out to be a good thing to know in games like this.

 

[betcats]

Oh definitely, we play like we did round 1 and we are getting flogged. That's why I said 'if we are switched on' which to me just means the opposite of whatever the f**k we were in round 1. I think the motivation is there after lasts weeks loss though, slightly controversial in our first home game, I think(or hope) the boys will be ready to make up for it this week.

 

[noforwardpass]

Not trying to gloat (guess I am) but I predicted a few pages back Akauola to start.

You should never gloat too early. You may end up being surprised at who starts.

 

[noforwardpass]

Browne deserves it over Leota atm.

Not sure if either of them will get a run this week.

 

[ACTPanthers]

Can't wait for tonight - Should be a good match - As long as we play with discipline and not get too confident, we should take the points here - I'm just worried we'll be complacent and let them run over the top of us.

 

[Panther91-03]

Can't wait for tonight - Should be a good match - As long as we play with discipline and not get too confident, we should take the points here - I'm just worried we'll be complacent and let them run over the top of us.

I think the boys have learned their lesson. Should be a win for us but not by alot.

 

[chrisD]

Not sure if either of them will get a run this week.

Wouldn't be a disappointment.

 

[betcats]

If the bench is Latu,Kiks,Hiku and CHN you wouldn't want to lose a middle forward during the game. I would like to see CHN get a run though. Its probably been a long time since Sitaleki played close to 80 so if he is starting on the edge you would think he'd get a rest at some point which probably means Hiku or hopefully CHN.

 

[Whino]

I think Aka will play about 20 mins then come off for a rest or not be sighted again. Depending on how the game is going he could come back on 60 minute mark for a 2nd dig or not at all. He doesn't seen to have the stamina to play more than 30 minutes a match. Plus his starting role would change his game a little to his one burst off the bench.
Last year I think against the Dogs Aka started, played 20 odd minutes then wasn't sighted again for the rest of the match.

 

[tripster]

I hope it stays dry tonight. If it is another soaking wet game I can see it evening things up for the Knights.

 

[Buzzard Breath]

According to this 10% chance of rain

There is a chance of a light shower during the afternoon in Penrith, however fine weather is by far the most likely scenario for the early evening match. Low to moderate humidity levels are expected.

Panthers vs Knights
Chance of rain 10%
Game temperature 18 -22c
Dew rating Moderate
Penrith 6-8pm

http://www.nrlsupercoachtalk.com/sc-weather-report-round-4/

 

[superpanther]

don't worry with Henry Perenara as ref he will even things up!!!!!