2022 Rnd 1 Panthers V Manly 10th March 2022 Penrith Park

[forby]

Did you see NSW Cup yesterday? The team played the same way as the NRL, so every player coming through knows the systems and what to do.
There seemed to be some good young talent on show across the park. They will get better with each game they play.
It seems crazy that the oldest player that pulled on a Penrith jersey this week is 30 this year.

 

[forby]

Yes but we had to grant a release

That is when you say to the manager that you can go when you bring us a centre

And have an unhappy player that doesn’t contribute and wastes salary cap space.

 

[Iamback]

Did you see NSW Cup yesterday? The team played the same way as the NRL, so every player coming through knows the systems and what to do.
There seemed to be some good young talent on show across the park. They will get better with each game they play.
It seems crazy that the oldest player that pulled on a Penrith jersey this week is 30 this year.

All NSW Cup are as affected

How many rookies across the comp will struggle after a while? That is the issue for those guys

 

[WestyLife]

He's not a loss

Yes but we had to grant a release

That is when you say to the manager that you can go when you bring us a centre

True. They had their replacement though and can't May play centre. Seems they're backing the fringe guys to get it done.

 

[Iamback]

And have an unhappy player that doesn’t contribute and wastes salary cap space.

The salary cap that we haven't used on anyone?

 

[Iamback]

True. They had their replacement though and can't May play centre. Seems they're backing the fringe guys to get it done.

So why did Stimson play centre over May in NSW Cup?

seems lack of planning to me

 

[forby]

Why?
May has always been a winger in grade, and Stimson looked alright at centre.

 

[Iamback]

Why?
May has always been a winger in grade, and Stimson looked alright at centre.

Cause he can't play FG

 

[ColdWetPanther]

Burton is Barrett/Fitler sized.

Aslong as he keeps his mobility there is no reason to shift to the pack IMO.

Game has changed a lot since those two played. I would imagine if Freddy played today he would have moved to lock a lot earlier than he did.

 

[maple_69]

Yeah it’s interesting we have the 3 young backs that could be next drop at centre if Tago struggles playing wing/fullback in Cup. Rennings has looked good though so maybe he’s the plan for this year while the others have a bit of time to play some footy and season.
The try Turuva scored the other day showed the kind of footwork, balance and evasiveness we lack in the backs currently. Hope he can add a bit more polish and gumption to his game.

 

[Smug Panther]

Game has changed a lot since those two played. I would imagine if Freddy played today he would have moved to lock a lot earlier than he did.

He finished his career as a 6

 

[WestyLife]

So why did Stimson play centre over May in NSW Cup?

seems lack of planning to me

Tago is the first in line regardless.

I just remembered someone mentioning it the other day with May. Doesn't really matter.

 

[Iamback]

Tago is the first in line regardless.

I just remembered someone mentioning it the other day with May. Doesn't really matter.

Tago is and if he gets injured?

 

[Crashtest]

Tago is and if he gets injured?

Given Jennings played centre and May and Jenkins wing, I’d say it will be Jennings first in at centre if Tago or Crichton gets injured

 

[YoungPanther]

Why?
May has always been a winger in grade, and Stimson looked alright at centre.

Matt Stimson played 2nd row all through Juniors. He played 2nd row at the Storm. They are trying him at centre. He has never played wing so that would not make sense.