Round 11 vs. New Zealand Warriors @Suncorp (Magic Round)

[The yak]

Any word if Sorensen is available for this game?

Maybe next week. Pete Green said he still is rehab running and hopefully due back to full training next week.
Blade said they wouldn't rush him back. It is a re-injuriy and they might be extra cautious.
Don't clubs usually give players a week or two of full training before they are fit to come back?

 

[murraymob]

No need to rush sorrenson we need him fit during the origin period

 

[Frankus]

no Cleary, Luai playing pure plod, Cole not the answer, it’s time for Schneider to aim up and deliver again. Warriors season has been a train wreck so far. Must win game for them and it may inject some much needed hope back into their season. I don’t think our defence gets us home in this one, we will need to score at least 24 to win.

 

[Chins get the wins]

no Cleary, Luai playing pure plod, Cole not the answer, it’s time for Schneider to aim up and deliver again. Warriors season has been a train wreck so far. Must win game for them and it may inject some much needed hope back into their season. I don’t think our defence gets us home in this one, we will need to score at least 24 to win.

You think the Warriors can score 23 points on us? I can't see that

 

[WestyLife]

no Cleary, Luai playing pure plod, Cole not the answer, it’s time for Schneider to aim up and deliver again. Warriors season has been a train wreck so far. Must win game for them and it may inject some much needed hope back into their season. I don’t think our defence gets us home in this one, we will need to score at least 24 to win.

Schnieder will struggle to do that with his knee injury. Cole or Laurie will be it.

 

[Frankus]

You think the Warriors can score 23 points on us? I can't see that

I dunno, maybe. Their adlib and second phase is our Achilles heel.

 

[Frankus]

Schnieder will struggle to do that with his knee injury. Cole or Laurie will be it.

Then let us hope it is Laurie.

 

[Chins get the wins]

Lord Yeo shall be playing halfback

 

[Pjf04b]

Then let us hope it is Laurie.

Has he played any halfback?
he has no long kick, only grubbers and chips. He is a running type 5/8, and definitely not an organiser.

 

[Frankus]

Has he played any halfback?
he has no long kick, only grubbers and chips. He is a running type 5/8, and definitely not an organiser.

Yes, the assumption being Luai plays 7

 

[WestyLife]

Lord Yeo shall be playing halfback

He's already doing it better than most.

 

[globalpanther]

Edwards
To’o
Tago
May
Turuva
Cole
Luai

Leota
Kenny
Fisher-Harris
Garner
Martin
Yeo

Laurie
Smith
Henry
Sorensen
18.Peachey

 

[Bred not Bought]

You think the Warriors can score 23 points on us? I can't see that

They won't need 23. Unless Luai steps up we will be lucky to score 2 tries next week.

 

[Chins get the wins]

They won't need 23. Unless Luai steps up we will be lucky to score 2 tries next week.

Yeo shall provide if the other middles start having a crack

 

[Bred not Bought]

Yeo shall provide if the other middles start having a crack

Won't be enough. Others need to step up.
Luai running straight would be a start.

 

[Bred not Bought]

If Schneider is out long-term I would approach the Knights to see if they would loan Cogger to us.
He is out of favour and has struggled away from Pantherball.
I don't know if loans still happen anymore though?

 

[Red&BlackBear]

RTS is out indefinitely with a hamstring injury as well. Seems to be the thing this season doesn’t it!

I think I read it’ll be a week to week thing that’ll be monitored. Out this weekend, suspect he will be out next weekend too. I understand Warriors barely sniff the right side ever since Metcalf went down - they’ve been left side heavy. But he is still an important part of their defensive line so it’s a positive for Panthers if he is indeed out.

SJ is also touch and go. A week to week proposition although I think he will line up should he get through this weekend.

Capewell is out for 4 weeks although he hasn’t offered a shot tbh. He has been their version of Sorensen in that department (out more than he has played).

Therefore game plan is relatively a simple one you would think. Panthers forwards contain Warriors forwards - I’m expecting a big game from Fisher Harris and think he will nullify Fonua Blake.

I think Yeo can contain Harris fairly easily which leaves Egan as their danger man around the ruck. My view is that he is a brilliant attacking hooker but hasn’t showed that form last few weeks and I believe Kenny will shut him down.

I dont think DWZ, CNK or Montoya have ever had a great game against Panthers - they are usually well contained.

Weather forecast a week out is fine with sunny and dry conditions for Sunday. Might change. Should be around 20-24c at kick off. I expect a moderate surface seeing Panthers are first game for the Sunday ticket.

 

[Iamback]

Cole was 7 in Juniors. Him at 6 is a no brainer.

Hopefully Tago's week off woke him up.

4 tries we will get. Can't see Warriors scoring that many

 

[Chins get the wins]

Cole was 7 in Juniors. Him at 6 is a no brainer.

Hopefully Tago's week off woke him up.

4 tries we will get. Can't see Warriors scoring that many

Tago should be made to earn his spot back. Alamoti had 1 bad error, Tago has been making 3 or 4 of those a game

 

[globalpanther]

Cole was 7 in Juniors. Him at 6 is a no brainer.

Hopefully Tago's week off woke him up.

4 tries we will get. Can't see Warriors scoring that many

Agree on TAGO. Soro is back I’d start him off bench. Garner deserves keep his spot & we can ease Soro back into
it.