Round 13 vs The Green Machine

[franklin2323]

My full strength team, no injuries.

1. Edwards
2. Mansour (just in front of Staines b/c of experience for finals)
3. Crichton
4. Naden
5. To’o
6. Luai
7. Cleary
8. JFH
9. Apisai
10. Tamou
11. Kikau
12. Martin
13. Yeo
14. May
15. Capewell
16. Leniu
17. Tetevano

I agree with that. Depends if you want Martin on at the end or start as the only real change

 

[GongPanther]

They’ve won 4 out of their last 5, wouldn’t say they’re desperate.

That 4 out of 5 is past history.

 

[herbert henry1908]

It’s pretty simple, ideally you want a specialist second rower on the bench.

if Burns had of been playing decent footy he’d still be there, instead we’ve had to makeshift with 3 props on the bench. When Capewell is back we don’t have to do that.

 

[betcats]

I think Capewell will probably come straight back into the starting side and push Martin to the bench and Leniu to 18th man. Not that Martin or Leniu deserve a demotion but Leniu is 19 and will be there next season or in the any event of an injury. Marto has been killing it but I think he can provide a lot of impact off the bench. Its a good problem to have trying to fit these guys in.

 

[franklin2323]

I think Capewell will probably come straight back into the starting side and push Martin to the bench and Leniu to 18th man. Not that Martin or Leniu deserve a demotion but Leniu is 19 and will be there next season or in the any event of an injury. Marto has been killing it but I think he can provide a lot of impact off the bench. Its a good problem to have trying to fit these guys in.

Martin breaks the line well but doesn't finish them well. That is the only blemish so for that reason probably start him so Capewell is on at the end to finish the game

 

[kinghippo]

Trying to find ways of squeezing quality players into the team rather than who needs to be gone is a great problem to have.
Capewell , Martin, Leota, Hetherington, staines, Burton.....
All of them look like they can do the job, I feel very lucky as a Penrith supporter at the moment.

 

[herbert henry1908]

To’o could be back as early as next week.

 

[WestyLife]

To’o could be back as early as next week.

Very nice. He's a more agile and quick version of Mansour. So Mansour pre ACL I guess.

 

[murraymob]

No need to rush him back.I think we have the warriors and our current wingers can do the job

 

[herbert henry1908]

No need to rush him back.I think we have the warriors and our current wingers can do the job

Don’t rush him back If he’s only 90%, but if he’s 100% he should play.

 

[Fangs]

How bad is the Raiders theme song?


2nd worst in the NRL. Cowboys last by a long way.

 

[MugaB]

To’o could be back as early as next week.

His hat fell off.... give him a couple more weeks to get that sorted

 

[Westernised Panther]

Ex-coach is torn for this match but is tipping us. Good preview.

Technically, both Elliot and Soward have had previous involvement with both clubs.

Panthers v Raiders - Round 13
https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/08/06/panthers-v-raiders---round-13/

 

[snickers007]

https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2020/08/07/james-fisher-harris-100-nrl-games

I absolutely LOVE the Fish. This video gave me all the right feels.
Hope he rips someones head off tomorrow night.

 

[Ashfield Panther]

The Fish is one of the best Fowards Penrith has produced through there junior Systems

 

[herbert henry1908]

The Fish is one of the best Fowards Penrith has produced through there junior Systems

We didn’t totally produce him. He came over from NZ at 17.

 

[Bob]

Telegraph are reporting Daine Laurie is debuting, replacing MWZ, if thats the case Ivan obviously doesn't rate MWZ

 

[soc123_au]

Telegraph are reporting Daine Laurie is debuting, replacing MWZ, if thats the case Ivan obviously doesn't rate MWZ

Seems a strange time to debut him, especially given the weather. Still, I no complain. Ivans strike rate is pretty good on bringing kids in at the right time.

 

[Sime_11]

Seems a strange time to debut him, especially given the weather. Still, I no complain. Ivans strike rate is pretty good on bringing kids in at the right time.

have the coaching staff made a call this year that has backfired yet? everything decision they've made about blooding youngsters or picking Luai/Burton at 6 etc has been justified - full faith in their decision making process.

I think Capewell coming back would be him onto the bench to relieve Martin with him to get fitness up and start for finals with Martin relieving him as Martin has more impact then Capewell.

if Jack comes back for finals etc - maybe instead of Leota/Leniu - he replaces Tetevano?

I think Leniu/Jack are 19/20th men for the squad, they'll go Leota & Tetevano if fit just off experience they have.

as other have said, its a very nice problem to have trying to include them all into the squad. this is why I think we should be saying farewell to Aussie Jim this year, too much good talent to keep out of our squad, Fish/Yeo lead the team and cover his leadership.

 

[soc123_au]

have the coaching staff made a call this year that has backfired yet? everything decision they've made about blooding youngsters or picking Luai/Burton at 6 etc has been justified - full faith in their decision making process.

My post says exactly that. Read the 2nd sentence.