2020 R3 Sun - Panthers 14-14 Knights @ Campbelltown

[Haffa]

Just to embellish Gong's stats, Nathan Cleary has missed 12 games since his debut in the middle of the 2016 season. We have won 9 of those 12, the 9 listed by Gong. The three losses were all in 2018.

How many of those did Maloney carry them to wins?

 

[Silent Knight]

How many of those did Maloney carry them to wins?

It was Isaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!

 

[The_Frog]

How many of those did Maloney carry them to wins?

A fair few. Which is besides the point. Someone said the Panthers could not win without Cleary and it is clearly (!) incorrect.

 

[betcats]

Burton looks like a much better player than Nathan or Luai imo he is a very exciting prospect, natural playmaker and organiser, huge boot with great touch on his kicks plus size and speed. Adding to that Jerome has carried us to wins without Cleary or Maloney in the past I am not to worried about Nathans absence

 

[Rodney Rude]

This could go either way. Whilst Penrith have won without Cleary before, it was due to the fact they had Maloney to pick up the pieces. He is gone now so will be interesting to see how they go with two rookies steering the ship.

Forward packs even themselves out imo as do the backs. I think it could come down to what kind of game Pearce has. Could be the difference.

It’s easy to say “ Yeah but last year we put 50 on them so we should win” but it’s easy to forget the circumstances the Knights were in at the time. They had called it in by this stage with the whole coaching mess going on.

Should be a cracker

 

[The_Frog]

two rookies steering the ship.

Luai isn't a rookie. Age 23, he's been a back up half/utility for two years now. Played in the 2017 World Cup. He's been stuck behind a couple of champions, thats all.

 

[This Year?]

With superstars like Kurt Mann in the backline the Newcastle mob should find it too easy.

Addenum: Panthers 13+

 

[Silent Knight]

With superstars like Kurt Mann in the backline the Newcastle mob should find it too easy.

Addenum: Panthers 13+

You need to come pig huntin' with me over the Blue Mountains ol' mate or you'll end up being another notch on my old leather belt slim jim. Kurt Mann lickety split, I've got a raging Bellamy.

 

[The unknown]

Thought knights looked slick against us, but that was ages ago. Connor Watson lurking around the ruck at the 55-60 min mark is the key imo.

Knoughts by 4

 

[Exsilium]

Panthers by 18.

You'll see the highlights on TikTok for sure...

 

[Fangs]

One Penrith should obviously win, which means its going to be a tight contest.

Panthers via a Korisau field goal.

 

[soc123_au]

You need to come pig huntin' with me over the Blue Mountains ol' mate or you'll end up being another notch on my old leather belt slim jim. Kurt Mann lickety split, I've got a raging Bellamy.

No Golden Girls reruns on Sunday arvo.


Addendum, My sav will still be battered.

 

[GongPanther]

Panthers by 18.

You'll see the highlights on TikTok for sure...

I long as there is another appearance from Cleary's Cheer squad, I'll be fine by that.

 

[shear_joy9]

expecting the panthers attack to really click without cleary's chin getting in the way

 

[mozza91]

Game day. If we can get up with 4 of our better players missing it’ll be a huge effort.

 

[Grapple]

so much of knights attack revolves around either Ponga's brilliance from either his great support play and creativity, Pearce's short ball at the line to Fitzgibbon ala JT to Gavin Cooper, or Pearce himself running it.
Penrith need only to pressure Pearce and Newcastle have big problems.

At least Edrick Lee has some advantage in an air assault. Knights would do well to bring Lino on the bench

 

[blaza88z]

Well Panthers fans are certainly confident. I honestly think it’s a toss of the coin. I also don’t see how their pack is way better than ours either.

They once thought Matt Moylan was the next Darren Lockyer, I wouldn't take any notice

 

[soc123_au]

They once thought Matt Moylan was the next Darren Lockyer, I wouldn't take any notice

Moyza is starting to go bald & allegedly enjoys the odd nose beer or 10. So I'd say we were right on the money.

 

[Frederick]

Knights have a third player debuting today in back rower Brodie Jones

 

[shear_joy9]

Crichton starting centre with Naden dropped from the team.

good change I think. Naden's had some good moments but also plays like a potato at times. Crichton could be a star