2020 GF | PREMIERS - Storm 26-20 Panthers @ ANZ

[Raiders_Premiers]

Is Cameron Smith's post game speech still going?

He just said 'and lastly' so I can only assume he's wrapping it up

 

[t-ba]

And who knows what effect Tamou and Barrett leaving has.

Congratulations Panthers 2021 premiers.

 

[soc123_au]

I do see a lot of similarities. Also very doubtful they have such a good run with injuries. Not to mention if Origin is back mid season next year it could affect them.

Them got some very good players in that team but I feel almost that entire squad was in career best form and unsure if they can repeat it next year.

And who knows what effect Tamou and Barrett leaving has.

Still should be there abouts but no chance they dominate like this again.

Missed a massive opportunity

Tamou is a big loss, he will be missed for sure. I think we will be ok as long as we have a decent run with injuries. We still have some great young players waiting for a chance, so depth is still ok. maybe a little thin on props, although Yeo & Martin could cover there effectively if required. I can't see a repeat of this years domination, but you don't really need that to have a shot at the premiership. make the 4 & be close to fit at the end & you have a ticket in the lottery.

 

[The Mad Hatter]

Sorry I missed that. You can't be an immortal until five years after you quit the game anyway.

Well, judging from last night, Cleary will be eligible in 2025.

 

[Raiders_Premiers]

This was eerily similar to the 2001 eels

5 points clear at the top

Meandered through a prelim against a 5-8 placed side

Blown off the park in the first half of the GF.

Rallied in the 2nd half when it was all over to ultimately lose by 6.

It remains to be seen if Penrith capitulate in the following few seasons like parra did. Parra finished 6th 9th and 12th the following 3 seasons.

And then end up with a bald coach who can't string two sentences together

 

[soc123_au]

Well, judging from last night, Cleary will be eligible in 2025.

Funny coming from a souffs fan. How many games have Reynolds & Walker been invisible? Hasn't really hurt their careers.

 

[The Mad Hatter]

Funny coming from a souffs fan. How many games have Reynolds & Walker been invisible? Hasn't really hurt their careers.

But are they smug?

 

[Fufu Andronez]

Can someone check on Brandy please?

 

[soc123_au]

But are they smug?

You have seen Cody Walker? Look up smug in the dictionary & you will see his picture.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Tamou is a big loss, he will be missed for sure. I think we will be ok as long as we have a decent run with injuries. We still have some great young players waiting for a chance, so depth is still ok. maybe a little thin on props, although Yeo & Martin could cover there effectively if required. I can't see a repeat of this years domination, but you don't really need that to have a shot at the premiership. make the 4 & be close to fit at the end & you have a ticket in the lottery.

Depth is fine, but a couple of marquees always helps!

 

[The Mad Hatter]

You have seen Cody Walker? Look up smug in the dictionary & you will see his picture.

lol.

I’m here for you if you want to talk.

 

[Vee]

As bad as the Hughes sin binning.

it was a sinbin every day and twice on Sunday.

 

[soc123_au]

lol.

I’m here for you if you want to talk.

All good my friend. I'm sure we can revisit this debate next year when Cleary/Luai square up against Reynolds & Walker.

 

[The Mad Hatter]

All good my friend. I'm sure we can revisit this debate next year when Cleary/Luai square up against Reynolds & Walker.

A smug off??

 

[soc123_au]

A smug off??

Something like that. Luai vs Walker in a smug off would be one for the ages.

 

[Vee]

Bet Munster doesn't know about horse blankets though

?

 

[Vee]

Everyone thought that last year too

QLD are a huge chance if he’s halfback

Nah, he's fine playing off the front foot.

 

[The Charlatan]

Seriously hoping Tamou can show the leadership he has at Penrith for Wests next year. He has been great for Penrith this year.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Seriously hoping Tamou can show the leadership he has at Penrith for Wests next year. He has been great for Penrith this year.

He’s a quality individual.

His experience in such a formidable side will transfer over in many ways.

 

[Desert Qlder]

Yep, the usually unflappable Ivan shat himself pretty hard with this one.

He doesn't come across as unflappable, there's a lot of flap in the Cleary family. He was flappable at the refs this year. Cost him 20,000 flaps.

And Nathan was flapping in the breeze last night.