2016 Wk 2 Semi - Raiders 22-12 Panthers @ GIO Stadium

[Raider Azz]

Raiders cannot and will not beat the Storm.

Except they already did once just a few weeks ago.

 

[Chip Kick]

Vaughn will take Priests today
we'll find out soon if he'll be in the first 13 or come of the bench, I'm thinking the later as JP and Boyd will be on first. Expecting big minutes from Vaughn today

 

[carcharias]

Huge risk playing both Austin and Hodgson

Nothing to lose I suppose
Except everything

 

[Noname36]

Huge risk playing both Austin and Hodgson

Nothing to lose I suppose
Except everything

In all fairness they would have lost without them anyway (well Hodgson - maybe not so much Austin) - so it's a risk they have to take. Absolute worst case scenario they both go down during the game but the consequence of that would be the same as not playing them to begin with.

 

[Noname36]

This final depresses me because they are my favourite of the remaining teams and I wish both could be in the grand final. Who ever wins will be the team I go for next week.

We can put a line through both these teams then.

 

[PenrithPanther45]

In all fairness they would have lost without them anyway (well Hodgson - maybe not so much Austin) - so it's a risk they have to take. Absolute worst case scenario they both go down during the game but the consequence of that would be the same as not playing them to begin with.

In all fairness they would have lost without them anyway (well Hodgson - maybe not so much Austin) - so it's a risk they have to take. Absolute worst case scenario they both go down during the game but the consequence of that would be the same as not playing them to begin with.

true but in that case they are down to 15 men

 

[Noname36]

true but in that case they are down to 15 men

My point is that I don't think the Raiders could have possibly gotten close without Hodgson anyway - he's by far their most important player and they're a completely different side when he's not there - if they go down to 15 yes they lose, but they lose without him anyway IMO. On the flip side if he gets through the game the Raiders are massive chance of winning and winning well.

 

[umina panther]

Hope he plays the 80. Want to win this against the best they have

 

[Paullyboy]

My point is that I don't think the Raiders could have possibly gotten close without Hodgson anyway - he's by far their most important player and they're a completely different side when he's not there - if they go down to 15 yes they lose, but they lose without him anyway IMO. On the flip side if he gets through the game the Raiders are massive chance of winning and winning well.

I think you're giving Penrith far too much credit, they aren't anything special

 

[GongPanther]

Any chance of you tipping the Raiders?

Rhyno has already blessed us with his usual non Panther tip.

 

[GongPanther]

I will decide by kickoff who to go for. I know both teams fanbases desperately hope to have BM on board.

Do it at leasy one hour before kick-off when the final line ups are released.That way the TAB won't crash.

 

[Pete Cash]

Canberra is pretty busy lol

 

[Chief_Chujo]

Getting more nervous the closer we get to kick off.

 

[GongPanther]

On Triple M they have just said that Hardadker will come into the starting side and that Leota comes onto the bench.

Nobody knows until 7:00 p.m.

 

[PenrithPanther45]

Nobody knows until 7:00 p.m.

Agreed. I'd go with TMM as he has the ability to win a game for you.

 

[Spade]

Nobody knows until 7:00 p.m.

Why did Raiders announce things 36 hours ago?

 

[GongPanther]

Agreed. I'd go with TMM as he has the ability to win a game for you.

TMM eh? Maybe Carty back to 2nd row if he takes his 5/8 spot,Yeo to centre...

 

[GongPanther]

Why did Raiders announce things 36 hours ago?

Teams have up to an hour before kick-off to finalise their starting squad.And I was referring to the Panthers' lineup.

 

[SBD82]

Anyone watch Friday fever on nrl.com?

Adrian lam saying that he's played many times with hodgson's injury. Said with a needle you don't know there's anything wrong.

 

[GongPanther]

Anyone watch Friday fever on nrl.com?

Adrian lam saying that he's played many times with hodgson's injury. Said with a needle you don't know there's anything wrong.

They'll be needling him up a few times if he gets anyone piggybacking on him.