Week One Finals

[Panther_Daz]

2013 Holden Cup Under 20's Finals Series - Week One
Friday 13 September, 5:15pm
Elimination Final:
New Zealand Warriors (6th) v South Sydney Rabbitohs (7th)
ANZ Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park

Saturday 14 September, 1:30pm
Qualifying Final:
Penrith Panthers (2nd) v Sydney Roosters (3rd)
Allianz Stadium, Moore Park

Sunday 15 September
11:15am
Elimination Final:
Wests Tigers (5th) v Brisbane Broncos (8th)
ANZ Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park

1:30pm
Qualifying Final:
Canberra Raiders (1st) v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (4th)
ANZ Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park

http://www.leagueunlimited.com/news/show/the-finals-how-it-works/

 

[Packy]

Glad to see Dogs avoided Panfers.

 

[Son of Minto]

Panthers will take the whole thing for mine. Raiders have looked sloppy recently, while Penrith have looked very strong. Having James Roberts is a huge plus.

I also wouldn't be surprised to see both 7th and 8th with the upset victories in their elimination finals.

 

[Panther_Daz]

Yeah Penrith are pretty hot favourites ($2.25) after dropping all our best players down from NSW Cup.

 

[magpie4ever]

Yeah Penrith are pretty hot favourites ($2.25) after dropping all our best players down from NSW Cup.

Don't go the early crow again, Daz.

Remember what you did to your SG Ball side.;-)

 

[Vic Mackey]

Injuries have really killed the tigers chances of going back to back. I think the top 2 sides are quiet a bit ahead of the rest and will be surprised if they don't play the GF.

 

[ouwet]

Injuries have really killed the tigers chances of going back to back. I think the top 2 sides are quiet a bit ahead of the rest and will be surprised if they don't play the GF.

Didn't we beat Canberra 62-12 a few weeks back?

It's Penrith's to win... All other teams are probably making up the numbers.

 

[Panther_Daz]

Don't go the early crow again, Daz.

Remember what you did to your SG Ball side.;-)

Hahaha fair call!

 

[Edwahu]

Its a bit tough on Canberra to have to give up home ground advantage to the Dogs after finishing 5 points clear. They'd have to be underdogs this weekend.

 

[Packy]

Panthers are justified favourites. Great to see TBH. Just need them to kick on as the last batch mostly didn't quite make it.

I think Dogs can beat anyone on their day so I hope they make it to the GF.

 

[Panther_Daz]

Great to see TBH. Just need them to kick on as the last batch didn't quite make it.

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Yeah that is true. The previous management screwed up the development of that batch who won Flegg back to back in 06 and 07. Trust the current management not to make the same mistake.

Panthers team to play the Roosters:

1. Kieran MOSS, 2. Dallin WATENE ZELEZNIAK, 3. Waqa BLAKE, 4. James ROBERTS, 5. George JENNINGS, 6. Doug HEWITT, 7. Daniel FOSTER (C), 8. Andy SAUNDERS, 9. Kieran MOSELEY, 10. Reagan CAMPBELL-GILLARD, 11. Bryce CARTWRIGHT, 12. Brendan ATTWOOD, 13. Chris SMITH

INTERCHANGE: 14. Mitch Clark, 15. Michael ROSS, 16. Tekina VAILEA, 17. Iain Riccardi, 18. Geordie CONNELLY
COACH: Garth BRENNAN


That backline is unreal. So much talent and speed.

 

[Edwahu]

Some good games so far. It looks more then ever like the Panthers comp to lose though.

 

[Y2Eel]

How good was the Tigers broncos game at the end the Captains challenge saved the tigers twice at the end..

 

[Walt Flanigan]

Didn't get to see the Raiders v Bulldogs game but apparently the decision to award an equaliser to the Bulldogs was an absolute clanger.

 

[Panther_Daz]

Penrith are still switching off for periods and play some lazy football. Goalkicking is a huge problem too. 4/10 on the weekend with 4 different kickers used.

 

[umina panther]

Penrith are still switching off for periods and play some lazy football. Goalkicking is a huge problem too. 4/10 on the weekend with 4 different kickers used.

They score a will pretty much. So just tell them to run towards the posts

 

[franklin2323]

Penrith are still switching off for periods and play some lazy football. Goalkicking is a huge problem too. 4/10 on the weekend with 4 different kickers used.

Hewitt is the best kicker we have. They have 2 weeks now extra GK practice. I didn't think we switched off on the weekend the 1st half we had all the ball. the 1st 20 mins of the 2nd half was 75% ball to the Roosters but our class took the game away in the end

 

[Son of Minto]

Penrith still look better than any other team. Warriors and Tigers look shot.

 

[gronkathon]

Tigers have lost their two starting props for the year after that semi.

Canberra should lap them

 

[Edwahu]

Tigers have lost their two starting props for the year after that semi.

Canberra should lap them

Tigers are Raiders bogey team with the Dogs, so I wouldnt be suprised if there is an upset.