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  1. maple_69

    Penrith v Souths semi final

    Staines made one shit effort for a try in the same play Origin rep Martin couldn’t be bothered hustling to cover. He then made 110m at 8.5m per run vs the worlds best prop who made 80 at 8.8. At least he had a crack and got himself involved which is what the criticism has been. More than the...
  2. maple_69

    Penrith v Souths semi final

    Oddly flat performance from our pack. Souths to their credit were much more willing and didn’t crack. Fish has come back in very flat form and I can’t remember anyone but Yeo and Kikau bending the line. Our last pass or that split second decision just seems off while Melbourne ice every half...
  3. maple_69

    Penrith v Souths semi final

    Edwards isn’t starting to become injury prone. He’s missed 48 games over 6 years and at a pretty consistent clip. Every time he starts building some great form he gets injured and has to start again. He is our fullback now and regardless of how Critta goes I’d be bringing Edwards straight back...
  4. maple_69

    Penrith v Souths semi final

    When we're getting accused of bending the rules we are doing our job. You don't win by not pushing the boundaries. Cleary having time to put great kicks in is not just a result of illegal blocking though its the fact that we are the fittest and strongest team in the comp that inevitably pushes...
  5. maple_69

    Penrith v Souths semi final

    I haven't heard what Cronk or Matty had to say about us but I do think our play style is better suited to finals footy than Souths/Storm. We are more comfortable in a grind, we are built to win space and field position and go for 80. If we get any of these teams into an arm wrestle, and don't...
  6. maple_69

    Finals 2021

    Easier said than done unfortunately for them. They’ll need their pack to put in the same dominant performance as their first 25 against us but keep it up for 80 and do it against a pack that’s added Fish and Bizza. Then Nathan will struggle to dominate and they’re in with a chance.
  7. maple_69

    Finals 2021

    As others have said if we can get through the first 20 minutes within touch of any side then I’ll be confident. No side is able to handle 80 minutes of physicality. We’ve given Melbourne a good lead in our last 3 matches and come home stronger, key will be to get into a grind for the first...
  8. maple_69

    2021 Rnd 25 V Parramatta

    I love our home jersey, I hope we never change it outside of very minor tweaks to keep it feeling modern. I personally don't like the pink as a jersey we wear 10 games a year, 3/4 would be fine. I'd prefer a version of our current alternative with white instead of black above the allsorts...
  9. maple_69

    2021 Rnd 25 V Parramatta

    I was happy enough with that display. We were average first half but looked in third gear. We didn’t make any defensive mistakes which we have been doing far too often in the last 8 weeks. Completed at 85% in a wet game and missed 20 tackles. The second half we picked apart a reasonably well...
  10. maple_69

    2021 Rnd 25 V Parramatta

    I'd have Hopgood first drop for middles to be honest. Spencer will be an animal in a couple years but I'd back Hopgood to step up in finals this year and be able to cover bigger minutes if injuries hit. Between Fish, Leota, TPJ, Martin & Sorenson though it'd take a couple before any middles...
  11. maple_69

    2021 Rnd 25 V Parramatta

    I get us just running plays on the Tigers because we just didn’t have to worry about earning it and picking moments but that should be our last training run in game conditions. What I want to see on Friday is a patient and methodical game. Cut the globetrotting, cut the errors, smash them with...
  12. maple_69

    2021 Rnd 24 V Wests Tigers

    If only the ignore function also managed to screen the posts of people that are sucked into squabbles with posters you have on ignore this place would be much better. Quieter too.
  13. maple_69

    2021 Rnd 24 V Wests Tigers

    Bludger of a performance for sure but we did look to just be swinging the ball around to brush up on our attacking movements. We got into attacking position pretty much every set and they rarely made much more than 20m. The Tigers are obviously crap but even the better teams are probably going...
  14. maple_69

    2021 Rnd 24 V Wests Tigers

    SP what odds do you think of us overtaking Melbourne this evening?
  15. maple_69

    Non Penrith games

    Storm won’t see the Roosters in the finals. Should be Easts vs some rubbish team and then Souths Chooks in week 2. Latrell is certainly good when things go his way but I’m not sure he adds much to a side against the best. Once we closed down his space (and Walkers) they lost their heads and...
  16. maple_69

    2021 Rnd 24 V Wests Tigers

    Yeah we normally use these games as a training drill to work on what we think we need to work on/experiment on then aim up against the good sides. Unfortunately for the Tigers we need a practice run at full gas and motivation should be high so it'd be surprising if it doesn't get ugly. The 30...
  17. maple_69

    2021 Rnd 24 V Wests Tigers

    I like the way we’re building back into form as troops are returning these last few weeks. This week should be an opportunity to blow the barn door off with our structured attack and get some fluency and timing back. Parra should be a better training run so good opportunity to ratchet up the...
  18. maple_69

    2021 Rnd 24 V Wests Tigers

    Martin is a better, more impactful ball runner. In that 1 game last night, Sorenson was a better, more impactful ball runner. He pushed the line back, had fast play the balls, was energetic and busy. My eyes saw it and the metres, post contact metres, play the ball speed stats all agree...
  19. maple_69

    2021 Rnd 24 V Wests Tigers

    On the flip side I reckon a side like the Dogs could be great for Naden. He’s passionate, wholehearted and the odd dumbass play won’t cost them a premiership. I still think he’s made big steps over the past 2 years and in the right environment can be a really good winger.
  20. maple_69

    2021 Rnd 24 V Wests Tigers

    Me too we’ve lacked the feverish exuberance without Brian and we’ve lacked the manic aggression without Fish. It was sad to see Brian interviewed the week after his surgery, he seemed understandably down so awesome to see him goofing around and obviously back to himself.
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