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2023 Grand Final Panthers vs Broncos

Red&BlackBear

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Takeaways -

Fish and Leota: their absence in the middle third of the game was huge. After a strong start, the Panthers defence and attacking march was kept to a season low when the enforcers were on the bench. Once they came back, Leota especially changed the game with carries and brutal defence. Both get a 8/10 from me.

Cleary, Ivan that is: to take off Luai with Yeo also down and have the balls to throw in Cogger was an absolute Hail Mary or masterstroke. Once Cogger was on it lit Nathan Clearys game to the point Nath started playing both sides of the field in attack again as he has done last past month. Kudos Ivan, you are in greatness as a coach.

Critta: stepped up when the game needed a game breaker, what a finish to his Panthers career. Maybe he will return one day, who knows. But great performance from the 60th min to the 80th especially.

Sorensen/Martin: tried hard and got through some work. Saved the Panthers from more potential pain when they were on the ropes. Big credit to both men.

Nathan Cleary: what a mic drop. No more needs to be said.

Enjoy Panthers fans! 3-peat what an achievement! Bring on 4??
 

RedVDave

First Grade
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Well done.

They are a machine.

Not just the team, but Ivan and coaching staff instilling courage and belief.

That’s embedded deep into their souls.

They lose a a number of marquees every year… and ffs they play better.

Frightening to think about.
lost marquee players and 2 assistant coaches, lost 7 players throughout the year due to SOO and still managed to pull of an amazing win tonight, they are fantastic to watch.
 
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lost marquee players and 2 assistant coaches, lost 7 players throughout the year due to SOO and still managed to pull of an amazing win tonight, they are fantastic to watch.
Yeah, there’s a lot of good people behind the scenes keeping the engine humming.

At the end of the day, it’s their talented officials that have stepped up. Made good decisions on players, coaching, medical and lay staff.

All the volunteers, paid up members and the financial folk.

They don’t get the publicity, but they are key in all of this mind blowing success.

Forgotten heroes in a way.
 
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luv my panfas

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Spare a thought for Kevvie. Never easy when you run your mouth publicly and have it thrown back so viciously in your face shortly after.
And finally for all the Haters The bald head the creepy crawly the choker and the latest flogs doboo and gold fish eyes Tallis that make triple m a no go on Sundays SUCK THE BAG YOU fkwits you tried your best but we did it !!
 

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