Round 4 Vs Manly

[chrisD]

They can't match us in any position. Prefect game to try a new fullback

A new fullback to replace Edwards? For the half he played he was our best player against the best competition we have. I think the position is settled.

 

[Smug Panther]

A new fullback to replace Edwards? For the half he played he was our best player against the best competition we have. I think the position is settled.

For 2021 it is but be great to get a look at Critter and Staines

 

[WestyLife]

A new fullback to replace Edwards? For the half he played he was our best player against the best competition we have. I think the position is settled.

He won't be back for 4 - 6 weeks at least.

 

[Jane Murray]

A new fullback to replace Edwards? For the half he played he was our best player against the best competition we have. I think the position is settled.

I think what Smug meant was for the four games that Edwards is out.

 

[The_Frog]

If running last behind such train wrecks as the Bulldogs and Cowboys isn't enough to motivate Manly, I don't know what will. Expect them to turn up ready to play.

 

[WestyLife]

If running last behind such train wrecks as the Bulldogs and Cowboys isn't enough to motivate Manly, I don't know what will. Expect them to turn up ready to play.

Yeah they beat the raiders last year I think it was on nothing but effort. Gotta turn up and strangle them out of it.

 

[martielang]

Edwards ain't going anywhere for the foreseeable future - 21, 22 incl. When he comes back he'll slot straight into No.1 regardless of who is playing where & how well they're playing.

 

[betcats]

Edwards ain't going anywhere for the foreseeable future - 21, 22 incl. When he comes back he'll slot straight into No.1 regardless of who is playing where & how well they're playing.

Time will tell. The inside word from Blade from the off-season was they are very open to someone taking his spot. Bryan Fletcher said something similar in regards to Staines on Friday, I honestly think if Staines or Critta got an extended run and killed it than Dylan would end up in another position or at another club.

 

[age.s]

If Critta or Staines end up playing like the lovechild of Tedesco and Slater for an extended period, then you start considering it. Edwards has only been one step below that level though and deserves loyalty if we're not talking S tier performances from his stand-ins.

I reckon Edwards will start getting the kind of attention that will make it difficult to keep him longer term anyway.

 

[WestyLife]

If Critta or Staines end up playing like the lovechild of Tedesco and Slater for an extended period, then you start considering it. Edwards has only been one step below that level though and deserves loyalty if we're not talking S tier performances from his stand-ins.

I reckon Edwards will start getting the kind of attention that will make it difficult to keep him longer term anyway.

Yeah I don't thing it'll be a case of Edwards = bad more a competition between 3 quality players.

Crichton needs to start having some impact though he's been very quiet this year.

 

[martielang]

Time will tell. The inside word from Blade from the off-season was they are very open to someone taking his spot. Bryan Fletcher said something similar in regards to Staines on Friday, I honestly think if Staines or Critta got an extended run and killed it than Dylan would end up in another position or at another club.

Unless he gets to Teddy level, I think Staines will always leave the club before Edwards. Staines re-signed for 2 years (I think?) if he performs at fullback his wage would increase drastically & we'd have major collateral throughout the squad. I think the past 2 seasons have shown we can still compete/dominate with a 'best of the rest' type fullback who isn't going to burn a huge chunk of our salary cap.

 

[Black Magik]

I love Stains but I think Penrith need ti invest in one of these for him

 

[betcats]

Unless he gets to Teddy level, I think Staines will always leave the club before Edwards. Staines re-signed for 2 years (I think?) if he performs at fullback his wage would increase drastically & we'd have major collateral throughout the squad. I think the past 2 seasons have shown we can still compete/dominate with a 'best of the rest' type fullback who isn't going to burn a huge chunk of our salary cap.

Salary cap is a big reason Edwards might end up leaving imo. Staines or Crichton can move back and be replaced by a pretty cheap Naden this year and probably an even cheaper Tago or May next year. From Edwards POV I think our offer would be less than he could get elsewhere if he keeps playing the way he has been. Edwards contract is until the end of 2022 so what happens in November will give us a good idea but he will be looking to sort out his future at the end of this season.

 

[Zampaa]

Am I the only person who really wants Izack Tago to come in this week instead of Burton? He's been carving up at the NSW cup level, and it's a position for one week until Naden returns from suspension, it's the perfect opportunity to hand a promising junior their debut.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Beep beep beep...

smuglite alert.

Big congrats to Daine Laurie our new superstar.

We are cashed up but there’s always room for a Panther, especially Dylan.

Give Momo a hug for us (not).

Heard May is being sued for his photos. Nasty business. He must have got the idea from our dickhead politicians.

We are an international embarrassment.

I now return you to regular smug programming.

 

[murraymob]

Interesting we have only been given 18.5 start .I was thinking it would be 24.5 based on the way Malay is going
Looking forward to team Tuesday to see who gets first shot at fullback

 

[Smug Panther]

Interesting we have only been given 18.5 start .I was thinking it would be 24.5 based on the way Malay is going
Looking forward to team Tuesday to see who gets first shot at fullback

I'm not sure we'll get an answer tomorrow

 

[WestyLife]

I'm not sure we'll get an answer tomorrow

Ivan will play mind games. He thinks he's QLD origin coach.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Ivan will play mind games. He thinks he's QLD origin coach.

Ivan still sucks.

Nates ok, but his dad is a lying creep who wants to own the whole Panthera one day.

I haven’t seen @Aliceinwonderland in awhile. Hope she’s ok.


Memories of a great night Janey. We had a great time.

 

[Jane Murray]

Ivan still sucks.

Nates ok, but his dad is a lying creep who wants to own the whole Panthera one day.

I haven’t seen @Aliceinwonderland in awhile. Hope she’s ok.

Jealousy is a curse. Your team had one win so far, the Panthers three.