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  1. maple_69

    Rd.16 v’s Cowboys

    I hope Cleary gives Smith the lock role. Eisenhuth was great this year but Smith will be in our side for years to come and has a nice set of mits. His pass on the To’o try was phenomenal. Could be a dour game if we dominate possession and territory as you’d expect and then hand the ball to...
  2. maple_69

    Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

    We've bet on a system that has delivered 2 premierships, 2 minor prems, 3 grand finals and has us running first again. That system is play the game in the opposition half on the back of Cleary's kicking game, monster yardage and workrate from our back 5, Yeo/Fish/Leota/Martin and a supporting...
  3. maple_69

    General Discussion Thread

    I’m still baffled by the fact that we used Mitch as a middle rather than a substitute dummy half for most of last season given our plans for him to be our starter. He was making strides with his service through 2021 but then we seemingly shelved the project.
  4. maple_69

    Round 14 vs Dragons

    I like Martin on the bench for now. He’s always struggled for consistency through his career and is in a bit of a purple patch right now. I personally suspect being forced to play long minutes, although he’s capable of it, doesn’t benefit him or us. Same with Sorro and Hosking. Give them 55 each...
  5. maple_69

    Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

    There’s a number of examples of players who weren’t consistently making crap first grade teams and are now running around with rep jumpers after a year or two at Penrith. The guy has a stack of talent and is an Ivan Cleary prototype, we would absolutely get the best out of him. I’d love to see...
  6. maple_69

    Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

    If we lose Sorenson, which I expect we will, it’s another good reason to blood Tago in the pack in the Salmon role and trial Jenkins/Cole/McLean in the centres. We have a heap of outside backs and past Hosking/Martin, Garner is the only first grade option on the edge if Tago isn’t considered...
  7. maple_69

    Round 14 vs Dragons

    Many would say a Jenkins over Peachey, Smith/Hopgood over Eisenhuth last year. Guys like Rennings, C. Crichton and C. Smith getting call ups for the odd game probably perpetuates the conservative reputation. There’s not a heap of examples because there haven’t been many spots in the 17 filled by...
  8. maple_69

    Round 14 vs Dragons

    Our back 5 and pack rotation is just so far ahead of anyone else in the arm wrestle. Parra is legit the only side that can go toe to toe for 80 mins when we turn up at 90%. We've been super average but still largely dominated every contest.
  9. maple_69

    Round 14 vs Dragons

    To his credit though, over the past 5 years there haven't been many players who have got the eventual chance in first grade and haven't been ready from day one to play their role. He might take a bit longer than some clubs, but we also don't flame our kids out and ruin them because they're not...
  10. maple_69

    State of origin series

    I think this was NSW's biggest issue last year and what slack jawed fans who say things like 'hurr durr Penrith Blues suck' completely miss. The Penrith Panthers would dominate the Penrith Blues because they have a gameplan that works not just for the core but for the supporting 13 guys...
  11. maple_69

    Round 14 vs Dragons

    So looking something like below 17 to be named with Martin, Yeo, Cleary/Luai, To'o the 18-21. Keen to see Jenkins get a run, particularly given To'o is always targeted hard in Origin and good opportunity to get Garner a run given Martin should be managed with care for a while. Edwards, Turuva...
  12. maple_69

    Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

    I’d move Tago into that utility role and start Tracey on the left in a heartbeat. It would realistically strengthen both positions and for not a heap of cash I’d imagine. Next year he gets Critta’s role and if the club is serious about Cole,, he attempts to take the Burton route to a halves role...
  13. maple_69

    V The Donkeys

    After they beat us, they went on to beat the Cows, Dragons, Tigers, Dolphins, Titans, Eels & Manly. All average to poor teams. The only top 4 teams they’ve played they’ve dropped. You can only beat what’s in front of you so credit to them but I think their form is a bit overstated. I still fear...
  14. maple_69

    Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

    The Dolphins effectively followed our model, albeit they had the advantage of a clean cap. Bring in aging guys from winning systems who know what it takes and will establish high standards and positive culture. Then fill the pipeline with young talent that can come into a good set up and slowly...
  15. maple_69

    Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

    No chat on Bullemor outside just discussion that he’s be a nice pickup for us. I have the form fullbacks as HTF, Walsh, Edwards, Meaney, Latrell and Kennedy. Edwards is the only one there with more than 8 weeks of form. I’d say if Teddy flops in Origin/doesn’t pick it up later in the year...
  16. maple_69

    V The Donkeys

    I think we are a class above Brisbane but they seem to match up well against us. Tested us even from 2020-2022 when we were for the most part at opposite ends of the ladder. Hoping to see another big one from Luai and Cleary to really start dominating.
  17. maple_69

    Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

    I'd be fascinated to see Cartwright back in our system. It might be a dreadful flop but I reckon it could be worth the punt. He's matured into a much less flaky player over the last few years and could finally put it together on our left edge. If he didn't, he plays Cup and we continue to run...
  18. maple_69

    Round 11 v Roosters

    Just rewatched the mini. We absolutely destroyed them with physicality in the opening 30 and they crumbled from there. It takes one hell of a team to mentally stay in it when Penrith open with that and then follow up with the bench we have. Put that intensity out each week and we will probably...
  19. maple_69

    Round 11 v Roosters

    Martin is obviously in given Henry is playing Cup right now. Hopefully his hammy is 100%. Big in for the balance of the side. Fish and Martin do a lot of the softening up early and it’s physically hard for sides to get back into it when Sorro/Leniu get on.
  20. maple_69

    Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

    That grand final we also played completely differently to pretty much every other game for the past few years. We went for the throat immediately and potentially it was so successful because it was expected that we’d just aim to slog it out until Api came on, we’d done some good strangling and...

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