2021 Preliminary Semifinal V Storm

[Panfa]

One positive out of a 4pm kickoff it won't be slippery,but fatigue wise I hope cleary gives the boys a few days off to recover or some light sessions during the week.I don't think kikau will be a big loss he hasn't been playing well and is lazy in defence sometimes.T'oo and leniu in for naden kikau and tago in for Kenny.

 

[WestyLife]

One positive out of a 4pm kickoff it won't be slippery,but fatigue wise I hope cleary gives the boys a few days off to recover or some light sessions during the week.I don't think kikau will be a big loss he hasn't been playing well and is lazy in defence sometimes.T'oo and leniu in for naden kikau and tago in for Kenny.

Yeah that fatigue will be a killer. It was such a belter last night.

 

[TheRiff]

Critta should be centre, Naden was epic and should get the right wing spot, I'd take another forward instead of Kenny, May. Get Lenui on the bench to help the middles even if only a short stint for fatigue sake.

Then if Api goes down it is game over, May will come in for Kenny. If Kikau is out Tago should come in for variety

 

[WestyLife]

Then if Api goes down it is game over, May will come in for Kenny. If Kikau is out Tago should come in for variety

Yeah I know hooker cover is the point. Just thinking if Api gets through 80 minutes we're basically wasting a spot. I know it's definitely a risk. If desperate could throw Luai there and Burton to 5/8 or something.

Like I said I know it's a bit out of left field and a risk.

 

[TheRiff]

Whether its Kikau or TPJ we need one of the next to Luai. It's a totally different edge when we have them there. Leinu in for an injured Kikau (Or Leota, I think I saw him hobbling post match).

If Edwards doesn't play I'd take Naden on the right wing. Ivan is all about combos and probably has Staines there but Naden is playing much better football.

So many questions around fitness. May for Kenny is likely but we don't know if he will be fit. Tago is a bit of a wild card here.

Martin just runs bad lines and offers not much in attack, TPJ or Kiks gets the guys around sucked in.

 

[TheRiff]

Yeah I know hooker cover is the point. Just thinking if Api gets through 80 minutes we're basically wasting a spot. I know it's definitely a risk. If desperate could throw Luai there and Burton to 5/8 or something.

Like I said I know it's a bit out of left field and a risk.

Tago should be on the bench but you need all bases covered in the 17

 

[WestyLife]

Tago should be on the bench but you need all bases covered in the 17

May is obviously getting picked. Hopefully Tago gets a run. Not sure who else would fill the spot of second row on the bench. Hopgood has been a middle this year.

 

[Fangs]

3 tries denied by the bunker last night.

Martin just runs bad lines and offers not much in attack, TPJ or Kiks gets the guys around sucked in.

That is it. I'm not so concerned about the left getting rushed by the defence when we have a big body like Kikau out there. I assume that Cleary will keep starting Martin and benching Kikau. With his injury that may even reduce his minutes if he plays anyway.

Its also a much better edge with To'o. Not just his finishing ability. I think Luai and To'o love playing together. They feed off each other and it will be better for coms.

 

[TheRiff]

3 tries denied by the bunker last night.


That is it. I'm not so concerned about the left getting rushed by the defence when we have a big body like Kikau out there. I assume that Cleary will keep starting Martin and benching Kikau. With his injury that may even reduce his minutes if he plays anyway.

Its also a much better edge with To'o. Not just his finishing ability. I think Luai and To'o love playing together. They feed off each other and it will be better for coms.

If you are Melbourne you aren't going to want the half one on one with him, this forces the defence to hang back which gives more time.

 

[TheRiff]

May is obviously getting picked. Hopefully Tago gets a run. Not sure who else would fill the spot of second row on the bench. Hopgood has been a middle this year.

TPJ should be on an edge, him on the Right edge at the Broncs was so dangerous

 

[Fangs]

It was definately TPJ's best performance for Penrith so far. Good to see him offload as its one of his strengths and he was very smart about it as well.

 

[Crashtest]

May is obviously getting picked. Hopefully Tago gets a run. Not sure who else would fill the spot of second row on the bench. Hopgood has been a middle this year.

I guess they could play Sorensen as the 2nd row bench cover, and bring in Leniu to play middle instead of Sorensen.

 

[Vicpanther]

God I hope tago gets a run.
If we defend like we did I think it might unsettle the storm. If we win it will be incredibly close.

 

[Smug Panther]

God I hope tago gets a run.
If we defend like we did I think it might unsettle the storm. If we win it will be incredibly close.

No chance. Ivan will pick the most bland side possible

 

[herbert henry1908]

The fact Ivan wouldn’t make the tough call by dropping Momirovski and putting Crichton back to centre is exactly why he’ll always be a middle of the road coach. You don’t beat a team like the Storm by taking the cautious approach.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Yeah that fatigue will be a killer. It was such a belter last night.

I don't think they will train until Tuesday. That's according to Yeo on MMM today. It will be a very light week training wise (I'd imagine) lots of video work, lots of physio and rehab work.

 

[Smug Panther]

The fact Ivan wouldn’t make the tough call by dropping Momirovski and putting Crichton back to centre is exactly why he’ll always be a middle of the road coach. You don’t beat a team like the Storm by taking the cautious approach.

Momo tries hard and can defend. He's a solid squad player but he's nothing more than an injury fill in

 

[Black Diamond]

Momo out - To'o in. Move Critter back to centre.
I like Kenny but if Ivan is going to play him in the forwards he offers nothing.
We can win this but we need to improve another 50%

Yep agree, Naden was so good last night on wing, doesn't deserve to be dropped and Critter is wasted on wing. Ivan wont drop Momo though.

 

[murraymob]

Looks like we will need a new trainer for the weekend ours is I. A bit of trouble.he received a warning earlier in the year from the NRL
He will be asked to explain calling for the game to be stoped for the Kenny Injury from the side line before he had gone out to Kenny to acess the injury

 

[roofromoz]

Most of the talk this week will be about the Storm and how they will apparently piss this thing in and will make the decider, whilst we will be the massive underdogs. Bring it on.