Battle of the West

[Gronk]

Penrith Panthers ready for Battle of the West against Parramatta

PENRITH Panthers fans will have the chance to see their team in action for the first time this year when they face the Parramatta Eels in the annual Battle of the West trial at Centrebet Stadium on Friday. After 18-18 draws against both the Ipswich Jets and Newcastle Knights, the Panthers are looking to lead into the NRL season with a victory against their local rivals.
Panthers five-eighth Travis Burns said the game would be about improving combinations and he expected the team to lift on Friday.
“I thought we played quite well against Newcastle last weekend, with pretty much our top team playing in the first half,” Burns said.
``We want to win every game whether it be a trial or not and last year they gave us a bit of a touch up so we do want to put in a big performance on Friday night.
``It’s our last hit out before the season begins so it’s a good chance to work on those combinations again under the new game plan Ivan has given us.’‘
The Panthers are hopeful of a good crowd against the Eels, who will also be looking for a good matchcomin the lead up to the season .
``Parramatta are a strong side and obviously they will be ready for the local derby,’’ Burns said.
``Hopefully we can play well and give something for the fans to cheer about.’
*PENRITH’S Toyota Cup side drew 24-24 with Newcastle in Toronto on Sunday.
BATTLE OF THE WEST
NSW CUP: Windsor Wolves v Wentworthville Magpies, Friday, 4pm
TOYOTA CUP: Penrith v Parramatta, 6pm
NRL: Penrith v Parramatta, 8pm

http://penrith-press.whereilive.com...-ready-to-test-themselves-against-parramatta/

 

[Gronk]

PENRITH centre Michael Jennings has been suspended for one game after pleading no contest to a dangerous throw charge at the NRL judiciary. The NSW Origin representative will miss this Friday’s NRL trial against the Eels at Centrebet Stadium following the incident against the Knights on Saturday.
Jennings will be free to play Penrith's round one clash against the Bulldogs at Centrebet Stadium.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...ed-for-one-match/story-e6frexnr-1226270573891

 

[eloquentEEL]

Team named. Esi injured or just out of favour?

Looks like Blair and Morgan competing for a centre spot. And looks like Lasalo out of favour with Horo, Tautai and Paulo competing for a bench spot (assuming Maitua goes to lock when he comes back from injury)

 

[goosie]

can somebody post both teams up pls.

 

[eloquentEEL]

Team named. Esi injured or just out of favour?

Looks like Blair and Morgan competing for a centre spot. And looks like Lasalo out of favour with Horo, Tautai and Paulo competing for a bench spot (assuming Maitua goes to lock when he comes back from injury)

Looks like LU had the wrong bloke and Esi has been named after all

 

[bartman]

Am pretty sure my email from the club talked about Cheyse Blair being picked, but the Tele, LU and the Eels website and twitter feed now have Esi Tonga there instead?

http://www.parraeels.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=47314

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[Eels Dude]

Look at the team listing thread bartman.

 

[bartman]

Ah cheers :thumn:.

Got the first team list email from the club, but not the revised one.

 

[TheParraboy]

If we win the toss, I reckon we will go on and win the game

 

[Parra Pride]

If we win the toss, I reckon we will go on and win the game

So a 50/50 chance? I don't like those odds.

 

[goosie]

penrith $1.75 eels $2.00

 

[Parra Pride]

$0.50 on Parra.

 

[goosie]

i got $40 on penrith at $1.80 now.

 

[SDM]

8 weeks pocket money?

 

[goosie]

8 weeks pocket money?

 

[EELICIT]

must've raided his dollarmite account

 

[tresurehunt]

So a 50/50 chance? I don't like those odds.

hahahahaha, i was waiting for your odds so i could get on a winner...:crazy:

 

[Parra Pride]

Looks like we're in for a storm tonight, how fun.

 

[I bleed blue & gold]

halftime nsw cup. Wenty down 14-4.

 

[IFR33K]

Any rain at cua?????