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2022 FW1 QF Fri - Penrith 27-8 Parramatta @ BlueBet

Finals Week 1: Penrith v Parramatta

  • Penrith Panthers

    Votes: 33 75.0%
  • Parramatta Eels

    Votes: 11 25.0%

  • Total voters
    44
  • Poll closed .

JokerEel

Coach
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13,418
Ahhh . . . Parra fans.
Just as bogan as Souffs fans, but with an extra tooth.
As for the tipping . . . let's see . . . Penrith by 18.
Let the sounds of silence begin !!
West Tiger fans making fun of other teams and fans......
 

This Year?

Immortal
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35,782
I want the Eels to win and even though they haven't been defeated by PENRITH in 2022, I just got a feeling it will happen this time.
 

The Rosco

Bench
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2,909
I'll allow it, if Wests Tigers only have 1 spoon, St George only have 1 premiership.
Couldn't have said it better myself.
See, if more parra fans were like you, and not like rhyno . . . . well, folks be hating parra less.
 

Someguy

First Grade
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7,139
I’m going for the smoooooth headed one here but Pennies will be well rested and well primed.

clearys first few touches will be the key. I expect parramatta to push the envelope a bit the first few times they make contact with him especially following kicks, if that results in injury or him playing to protect himself then it is going to be Parras night. Alternatively end up with a few penalties and quick points and it’s likely a panthers blowout win.
 

Exsilium

Coach
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10,338
Panthers by 13+

IC resting the players and NC having a break will be the difference.

Also, it’s wet weather football, I expect a lucky try or two to the Eels but the fitness and composure of the Panthers gets them home.
 

Valheru

Coach
Messages
19,202
Panthers by 13+

IC resting the players and NC having a break will be the difference.

Also, it’s wet weather football, I expect a lucky try or two to the Eels but the fitness and composure of the Panthers gets them home.
13+??

As dominant as Penrith have been the previous 2 seasons including a premiership, their finals form has been far from compelling, they have failed to dominate a single fixture in the 7 finals they have played with 2 losses and 0 13+ wins in that time.

In fact the biggest winning margin in the 5 wins is 4 points with all 5 wins at a combined 13 points. The overall +/- including the losses in 7 finals games is +1.

IMO they still have a bit to prove in finals games, especially Cleary.
 
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bazza

Immortal
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30,963
Also, it’s wet weather football, I expect a lucky try or two to the Eels but the fitness and composure of the Panthers gets them home.
From memory Parra's last few matches in very wet conditions (Souths x2 and Roosters) had them losing easily
 
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