2025 Panthers 17.

[Iamback]

I dead set think that Toelau will be the 14

He should be. Kenny's service is starting to fall away across the 80 mins. Getting him a 20min breather should help that

 

[Chins get the wins]

Patea next forward in should there be an injury? I find him playing lock in Cup at the back end of season interesting.

As for backs. Do Panthers try to slap 5kgs on Casey and have him at wing and leave Paul at center? Paul’s defence has improved out of sight!

J.McLean next man up or do you go for a guy like Asu (for wing), a bigger body who can continue the Panther-ball style going with his running strength?

We'd be best off trying to get someone to take Tago. We have certainly overpaid on what he's offering

 

[Chins get the wins]

He should be. Kenny's service is starting to fall away across the 80 mins. Getting him a 20min breather should help that

We might need a new starting 9. Especially if Nathan continues to get hurt

 

[Iamback]

We'd be best off trying to get someone to take Tago. We have certainly overpaid on what he's offering

Yes the NRL need a Detroit Pistons or Hornets to get rid of duds from the good teams

 

[Iamback]

We might need a new starting 9. Especially if Nathan continues to get hurt

Hopefully Talagi has a kicking game on him

 

[The Realist]

Ivan has evolved. He's all about props now

Ivan used to be about 2nd rowers everywhere. As Props, as Centres. Now he has Props playing 2nd row.

 

[Kilkenny]

Ivan used to be about 2nd rowers everywhere. As Props, as Centres. Now he has Props playing 2nd row.

Ivan’s bringing in a back rower who if he can get fully fit and injury free, get back to the form he displayed at the Eels could be a really good acquisition. MAV improved in his opportunities during this season so he will be in the mix. A couple of juniors look to have potential even if a season or so off NRL. Zac Lipowicz looks a decent prospect, probably moved passed Harrison Hassett who rumours suggest is moving to the WT.

 

[snickers007]

Even losing Fish, Luai and Tito from the NRL squad, and Peachey, Hassett, Eisenhuth (maybe) and Iongi from NSW Cup, we're still absolutely stacked for 2025.

Depth and competition in every area, and options galore.

Once again, our biggest issue will be giving our depth enough quality time in NRL to keep them from getting itchy feet.

Maybe I'm just a sicko, but I'd love to see us settle on:
8. Leota
9. Somerton
10. Yeo
11. Papali'i
12. Martin
13. Kenny

Tough, unrelenting defence in the middle, terriers on both edges, and a genuine running threat out of dummy half.

 

[Iamback]

Even losing Fish, Luai and Tito from the NRL squad, and Peachey, Hassett, Eisenhuth (maybe) and Iongi from NSW Cup, we're still absolutely stacked for 2025.

Depth and competition in every area, and options galore.

Once again, our biggest issue will be giving our depth enough quality time in NRL to keep them from getting itchy feet.

Maybe I'm just a sicko, but I'd love to see us settle on:
8. Leota
9. Somerton
10. Yeo
11. Papali'i
12. Martin
13. Kenny

Tough, unrelenting defence in the middle, terriers on both edges, and a genuine running threat out of dummy half.

Moving Kenny would be huge for the sides attack

 

[Munky]

When Kenny and Luke were on the field together last year the middle got dominated.

Good teams would sub on their impact forward and go straight up the middle.

Like how Ivan would use Spencer to run over the other teams number fourteen.

 

[Chins get the wins]

Moving Kenny would be huge for the sides attack

Moving Yeo would negate any benefit though

 

[Iamback]

Moving Yeo would negate any benefit though

As long as he ball plays he will be good. Sort of the same

 

[Munky]

At the same time we move Yeo from lock maybe they can have Nathan go to hooker.

Dyl at six.

 

[MugaB]

At the same time we move Yeo from lock maybe they can have Nathan go to hooker.

Dyl at six.

Lauire at prop?

 

[IcemanCleary]

Lauire at prop?

Leota to wing?

 

[Pjf04b]

No, 6.

 

[Red&BlackBear]

Panthers confirm departures of seven players

Two of the seven remain unsigned for next season.

www.zerotackle.com

Grant leaving as well?

 

[chrisD]

1. Edwards
2. To'o
3. Tago
4. Alamoti
5. McLean
6. Talagi
7. Cleary
8. Leota
9. Kenny
10. Smith
11. Papali'i
12. Martin
13. Yeo

14. Questionable, I'd run first with Toelau.
15. Henry
16. Sorro
17. Garner

I believe Alamoti wants to play centre so he gets first rights. Toelau was too green to stick with through the finals but showed promise and could develop given a season to do so. Garner on the bench so he can cover centre if a shuffle is needed.

Not much to sort really. We are probably deeper than ever imo with Cole, Laurie, Cartwright, Patea, Huth, Mclean2 all looking decent enough fill ins.

 

[WestyLife]

1. Edwards
2. To'o
3. Tago
4. Alamoti
5. McLean
6. Talagi
7. Cleary
8. Leota
9. Kenny
10. Smith
11. Papali'i
12. Martin
13. Yeo

14. Questionable, I'd run first with Toelau.
15. Henry
16. Sorro
17. Garner

I believe Alamoti wants to play centre so he gets first rights. Toelau was too green to stick with through the finals but showed promise and could develop given a season to do so. Garner on the bench so he can cover centre if a shuffle is needed.

Not much to sort really. We are probably deeper than ever imo with Cole, Laurie, Cartwright, Patea, Huth, Mclean2 all looking decent enough fill ins.

Now we've had a full season I kind of like Schneider at 14. He defends better and I'm sure he can pass enough to fill in at 9 if desperate. Just don't ask him to be a dominant nrl 7.

 

[The yak]

Panthers confirm departures of seven players

Two of the seven remain unsigned for next season.

www.zerotackle.com

Grant leaving as well?

He only had a trial and train contract.