Rd.27 v Dragons

[Fangs]

I don’t like the disregard for this game. I want them to beat the Dragons which they would do if they pick a half decent team. I can’t see them winning 4 straight finals after losing the last 4 regular season games. It’s also hard for me to conceive of a team who wins just 12 regular season games winning a comp. If any other team I’d actually be against such a side winning it.

4 straight premierships>Last 4 games of the 2025 season. For that reason I can't see confidence being an issue.

The two losses we had were against premiership contenders and we took them to the brink. Its clear that fatigue played a huge role in our demise in those two matches. Don't need to look any further than the late game mistakes made by two of our very best in Cleary and Edwards.

It might not look pretty but that isn't what winning premierships is about. If they win it with 12 regular season wins so be it, its just a number. Eels had 12 wins in 2009 and only lost to a who were over the cap.

If they think they need longer they'll be rested. Or at least playing on reduced minutes.

 

[Fangs]

NRL Team List: Round 27

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has named his squad for Saturday's Round 27 clash against St George Illawarra Dragons at WIN Stadium.

www.penrithpanthers.com.au

1. Dylan EDWARDS - sponsored by Zenn Ability
2. Tom JENKINS - sponsored by Protech Locksmiths
3. Izack TAGO - sponsored by CC Tyres
4. Casey McLEAN - sponsored by Granville Plastamasta
5. Paul ALAMOTI - sponsored by Casella Express
6. Blaize TALAGI - sponsored by Penrith City Tyres & Auto
7. Nathan CLEARY (c) - sponsored by Wisdom Dental & Denture Clinic
8. Moses LEOTA - sponsored by Gourmet Meat Company
9. Mitch KENNY - sponsored by Potter Automotive
10. Lindsay SMITH - sponsored by Eather Group
11. Scott SORENSEN - sponsored by Café at Lewers
12. Luke GARNER - sponsored by Uphire
13. Isaah YEO (c) - sponsored by Wright Way Plumbing & Civil

14. Brad SCHNEIDER - sponsored by Montana Signs
15. Liam HENRY - sponsored by Chemtools
16. Isaiah PAPALI'I - sponsored by Loan Talk Home Loans
17. Matt EISENHUTH - sponsored by Hertz

18. Daine LAURIE - sponsored by We Love Kitchen
19. Mavrik GEYER - sponsored by Kennect Electrical
20. Riley PRICE - sponsored by Panthers Foundation
21. Luron PATEA - sponsored by Panthers Foundation
22. Jaxen EDGAR - sponsored by Panthers Foundation

 

[Chins]

Ivan you coward!

 

[snickers007]

Although they're unlikely to play, it's great recognition for Geyer and Price after last week. I thought they both stood up.

If we're really running 'Full strength' (minus Biz and Marto), I'd love to see Laurie at #14, and Patea at #17

 

[Chins]

No reason for Huth to be there

 

[mxlegend99]

If Daine Laurie isn't a late inclusion for Schneider we dont deserve to win.

 

[Fangs]

Laurie in for Schneider. Just so Edwards or Cleary can get a break. I don't really see any reason for those two to play a full 80 especially if we streak ahead.

BS has had enough minutes at 7. A week off won't hurt him Ivan.

 

[PennyPanthers81]

Only a week off? Send him to the Phins already

 

[PANTHERMIKE]

Laurie in for Shitter and Patea in for Hooth the human Clydesdale

 

[Fangs]

Only a week off? Send him to the Phins already

He will be our 14 next week.

 

[Chins]

If Daine Laurie isn't a late inclusion for Schneider we dont deserve to win.

Our last hope is that Ivan takes Nath off at halftime and that Schneider is that awful in the second that he has to wake up to himself.

 

[Black Diamond]

Quite a substantial reserves list there. Wonder if Ivan is playing mind games and going to do a switcheroo with several players closer to game?

 

[Fangs]

Quite a substantial reserves list there. Wonder if Ivan is playing mind games and going to do a switcheroo with several players closer to game?

I think some changes.

Reserve grade has finished for the year. No finals. So might want some players getting a run this week.

Patea has only been back for 2 weeks I think. Not sure where he is at with his match fitness.

 

[soc123_au]

Schneider retaining his spot over pretty much anyone makes me want to vomit. If he is required at all during the finals we are pretty much f**ked.

 

[souf aussie panther]

Ivan/Schneider his giving me Elliott/Purtell vibes...

 

[Fangs]

Ivan/Schneider his giving me Elliott/Purtell vibes...

When Purtell starts in the backrow in a knock-out semi then we can confirm that.

 

[Chins]

Ivan/Schneider his giving me Elliott/Purtell vibes...

He's going to give Huth a GF jersey too

 

[betcats]

Good move, i dont think two weeks off for the whole is a good thing.

 

[Chins]

Good move, i dont think two weeks off for the whole is a good thing.

I'd 100% rest Dyl and Yeo though

 

[betcats]

I'd 100% rest Dyl and Yeo though

Yeo with the shoulder sure, i think that might happen anyway with Huth there. If Dylan isnt carrying anything id play him, if he has another shocker id rather it be this week than next. If he has niggles then sure rest, if not let him either find some form or get the last of his wobbles out this week.