2021 R8 Sat - Penrith 28-16 Manly @ Carrington

[pantherz9103]

We have been in tight games lately and this may well be another. They've got Turbo firing and he's lifted their whole team but we get Api back and with all respect to Mitch Kenny who has done a great job filling in, it's a big boost for us.

 

[Captain Apollo]

If the Panthers play to their ability I believe they will win this comfortably. I think they have too much firepower for the Sea Eagles.

Beating up on the struggling Wests Tigers team did not impress me, whist yes it was a good win against the Titans. However it will take more good performances before I would lock Manly in as a "competition heavyweight" for 2021 just yet.

However if the Panthers players turn up expecting a win, and take it easy, Manly have the ability to beat them.

 

[TheDMC]

Yesterday Manly beat a side that have conceded 31 points per game.
Last week they beat a side that have conceded 22 points per game.
Now they play a side that have conceded 6 points per game.

Based on the trend that all three opposition you mentioned have conceded points, are you saying Manly will inevitably beat Penrith?

 

[The_Frog]

Based on the trend that all three opposition you mentioned have conceded points, are you saying Manly will inevitably beat Penrith?

What I'm saying is Manly face a strong defence this game whereas they faced pussycats in the last two games.

 

[Mr. Shaman]

What I'm saying is Manly face a strong defence this game whereas they faced pussycats in the last two games.

Not saying we'll win because we won't, and won't get close. But you need to give credit where credit is due, Titans were cruising along well (conceding 15ppg) until Manly popped their bumcheeks apart. Not too different to what Storm/Parra the next two best defensive sides (After Smugz) sit at.

 

[Eelectrica]

Can't believe I'm saying this, but go Manly.

 

[Mr. Shaman]

Can't believe I'm saying this, but go Manly.

Even I have a hard time saying that.

 

[The_Frog]

Not saying we'll win because we won't, and won't get close. But you need to give credit where credit is due, Titans were cruising along well (conceding 15ppg) until Manly popped their bumcheeks apart. Not too different to what Storm/Parra the next two best defensive sides (After Smugz) sit at.

Manly have improved heaps, they've got too many good players not to. One player should never make all the difference though.

 

[This Year?]

Dragons.

 

[soc123_au]

Dragons.

Smug bastard.

 

[GongPanther]

These Panther boys have a long association with Tommy, going back to the 2015 Under 20s GF. Turbo was the Player of the Year but they never got close to a Panthers side missing Nathan who was playing for Australian Schoolboys. That GF side had Edwards, Luai, Fisher-Harris, Leota and May who will play in this match, as well as Naden, Robert Jennings and Soni Luke who are in Panthers unbeaten reserve grade side. Also Corey Harawira Naera and Kaide Ellis who are now at other NRL clubs. Manly had Turbo Tom, as well as Jesse Ramien, Liam Knight, Luke Garner and Nicho Hynes.

Thankfully I recorded everything Panthers on Fox, especilly that game.

 

[GongPanther]

f**k me Panthers fans are insufferable lately.

The delusions of grandeur are strong. Imagine getting offended that some pundits are picking the opposition to give them a run or god forbid win the game.

Changing of the guard. Out with the old, faded and broken down. In with the new record breaking entertainers.

 

[GongPanther]

And that smug boat builder!

Is he the same one who used to brag about parking his boat off Mcmahons Pt, and also parking his Fararri in the Star Casino?

 

[GongPanther]

If the Panthers play to their ability I believe they will win this comfortably. I think they have too much firepower for the Sea Eagles.

Beating up on the struggling Wests Tigers team did not impress me, whist yes it was a good win against the Titans. However it will take more good performances before I would lock Manly in as a "competition heavyweight" for 2021 just yet.

However if the Panthers players turn up expecting a win, and take it easy, Manly have the ability to beat them.

With the return of Api, the attack and defense in the forwards will tighten up immensely. Overall, the Panthers are a much better performing side, and I honestly can't see how we get beaten.

 

[Apey]

The old burner account accusations, Really scraping the barrel now aren’t you?

Embrace your history. I'm surprised you havent brought him back for the 2020/2021 Panthers tbh, I would have.

 

[soc123_au]

Is he the same one who used to brag about parking his boat off Mcmahons Pt, and also parking his Fararri in the Star Casino?

It's a private joke, nothing to do with that dickhead Tigers troll you are thinking of.

 

[GongPanther]

It's a private joke, nothing to do with that dickhead Tigers troll you are thinking of.

All good.

 

[Exsilium]

My only concern is that Bradley Parker has been a little quiet of late and he’d love nothing more than to silence the doubters by putting in a mammoth performance.

 

[The_Frog]

Can't believe I'm saying this, but go Manly.

Don't feel bad. This time last year when the positions were reversed I was wishing defeat upon your team. It was Manly who finally delivered it.

 

[Valheru]

Changing of the guard. Out with the old, faded and broken down. In with the new record breaking entertainers.

lol "record breaking"