Finals Week 1: Panthers vs Warriors

[mxlegend99]

I think we should limit Kikau to 6 runs. After he has scored or setup 6 tries we can bench him for the remaining 70 minutes. Around the same time Warriors bench Hiku.

 

[hindy111]

Its stupid. Should be at Penrith

 

[greynurse]

I knew what I was going into when I purchased my tickets for the game this Saturday, but also thought it was a double header. Not that I care for in anyway for the other teams, but to have this game at ANZ is just ridiculous!!! If the NRL is trying to make the NRL look like a joke from a marketing perspective they have done their job. This game will have the lowest attendance of all the weekend games. If at Penrith , full stadium atmosphere would have come across the TV of what a marketer would promote. The NRL are muppets collecting their paycheque. Hey NRL here’s a tip turn the GWS vs Swans game on then flick it to the Warriors v Panthers game and tell me what’s more marketable.

 

[age.s]

Warriors v Panthers will have a smaller attendance, but at least they're not playing AFL.

 

[OldPanther]

Warriors v Panthers will have a smaller attendance, but at least they're not playing AFL.

They'll get double the crowd which is all that matters.

 

[franklin2323]

They'll get double the crowd which is all that matters.

It is just further proof NRL has no interest in crowd numbers. What TV wants TV gets

 

[TheFrog]

I just think they don't give a shit about Sydney teams, apart from the Roosters and maybe the Dragons, Bulldogs and Parramatta. The big money and the big fanbases. They'd be more than happy to boot us and a few others but know the void would be filled by other sports, most likely AFL.

 

[GongPanther]

Kent (God love him) on NRL 360 last night,declared the refs will be lenient for the finals. So expect it to be the same as last weeks rubbish...for us anyway.

 

[forby]

It is just further proof NRL has no interest in crowd numbers. What TV wants TV gets

The scheduling had more to do with the agreements with the RLPA to ensure 6 days minimum between games come finals time, and the unavailability of Suncorp on Saturday than any TV decisions.
We just need to get out in force and make it a minimum 25k crowd. If we could get 20k at Penrith then with the extra Warriors fans 25k should be easy!

 

[MrBlack]

Think I read somewhere that the NRL were concerned that if there was a double header the crowd might be less than the competing single game of AFL.

Opted for separate venues to avoid the embarrassment...

 

[forby]

Penrith apparently said no to a DH at Allianz, and the Roosters said no to ANZ.
Hence the two venues.

 

[TheFrog]

They'll get double the crowd which is all that matters.

But the combined IQ will be equal.

 

[Fangs]

Old mate Cecchin to referee this sucker.

 

[OldPanther]

The enemy

1. Roger TUIVASA-SHECK (c)
2. David FUSITU'A
3. Peta HIKU
4. Solomone KATA
5. Ken MAUMALO
6. Blake GREEN
7. Shaun JOHNSON
8. James GAVET
9. Issac LUKE
10. Agnatius PAASI
11. Adam BLAIR
12. Tohu HARRIS
13. Simon MANNERING

14. Jazz TEVAGA
15. Isaiah PAPALI'I
16. Bunty AFOA
17. Gerard BEALE
18. Leivaha PULU
20. Mason LINO
21. Chris SATAE
22. Karl LAWTON

 

[Buzzard Breath]

Panthers coach Cameron Ciraldo has named his side to face New Zealand Warriors in an Elimination Final at ANZ Stadium on Saturday.

Sione Katoa retains the starting hooker role while Corey Harawira-Naera returns to the bench after missing last Friday's game due to concussion protocol.

TICKETS ON SALE - SECURE YOUR SEATS NOW

CATCH THE PANTHER BUS - ONLY $10 FOR MEMBERS

The Panthers will wear the 2018 Home Jersey.

Panthers v Warriors
5.40pm Saturday
ANZ Stadium

1. Dallin WATENE-ZELEZNIAK - sponsored by Hertz
2. Josh MANSOUR - sponsored by Potter Automotive
3. Waqa BLAKE - sponsored by Annlyn Motors
4. Tyrone PEACHEY - sponsored by Col Western Sheds
5. Christian CRICHTON - sponsored by Chardon and Abbott Home Loans
6. James MALONEY (c) - sponsored by Elite Sand and Soil
7. Nathan CLEARY - sponsored by Protech Locksmiths
8. Trent MERRIN - sponsored by Signace
9. Sione KATOA - sponsored by HIX Group
10. Reagan CAMPBELL-GILLARD - sponsored by Daily Press
11. Viliame KIKAU - sponsored by Sinclair Ford
12. Isaah YEO - sponsored by Heartland Holden
13. James FISHER-HARRIS - sponsored by OAK Plus

14. Tyrone MAY - sponsored by Irresistible Pools and Spas
15. Moses LEOTA - sponsored by Chemtools
16. Corey HARAWIRA-NAERA - sponsored by Steel Roofing Supply Centre
17. James TAMOU - sponsored by ABL Tile and Bathroom Centre
18. Wayde EGAN - sponsored by OAK Plus
19. Jack HETHERINGTON - sponsored by OAK Plus
20. Tyrone PHILLIPS - sponsored by OAK Plus
21. Kaide ELLIS - sponsored by OAK Plus

 

[OldPanther]

Panthers coach Cameron Ciraldo has named his side to face New Zealand Warriors in an Elimination Final at ANZ Stadium on Saturday.

Sione Katoa retains the starting hooker role while Corey Harawira-Naera returns to the bench after missing last Friday's game due to concussion protocol.

TICKETS ON SALE - SECURE YOUR SEATS NOW

CATCH THE PANTHER BUS - ONLY $10 FOR MEMBERS

The Panthers will wear the 2018 Home Jersey.

Panthers v Warriors
5.40pm Saturday
ANZ Stadium

1. Dallin WATENE-ZELEZNIAK - sponsored by Hertz
2. Josh MANSOUR - sponsored by Potter Automotive
3. Waqa BLAKE - sponsored by Annlyn Motors
4. Tyrone PEACHEY - sponsored by Col Western Sheds
5. Christian CRICHTON - sponsored by Chardon and Abbott Home Loans
6. James MALONEY (c) - sponsored by Elite Sand and Soil
7. Nathan CLEARY - sponsored by Protech Locksmiths
8. Trent MERRIN - sponsored by Signace
9. Sione KATOA - sponsored by HIX Group
10. Reagan CAMPBELL-GILLARD - sponsored by Daily Press
11. Viliame KIKAU - sponsored by Sinclair Ford
12. Isaah YEO - sponsored by Heartland Holden
13. James FISHER-HARRIS - sponsored by OAK Plus

14. Tyrone MAY - sponsored by Irresistible Pools and Spas
15. Moses LEOTA - sponsored by Chemtools
16. Corey HARAWIRA-NAERA - sponsored by Steel Roofing Supply Centre
17. James TAMOU - sponsored by ABL Tile and Bathroom Centre
18. Wayde EGAN - sponsored by OAK Plus
19. Jack HETHERINGTON - sponsored by OAK Plus
20. Tyrone PHILLIPS - sponsored by OAK Plus
21. Kaide ELLIS - sponsored by OAK Plus

Oh it's Katoa again

 

[Matthew Ellis]

Oh it's Katoa again

In general Katoa was great last week. He'll do fine.

 

[OldPanther]

In general Katoa was great last week. He'll do fine.

He still had the same issues. He tries too hard to be tricky. If he focuses on quick service and running like when he played off the bench with Wallace in the team he'd be fine.

 

[franklin2323]

I just think they don't give a shit about Sydney teams, apart from the Roosters and maybe the Dragons, Bulldogs and Parramatta. The big money and the big fanbases. They'd be more than happy to boot us and a few others but know the void would be filled by other sports, most likely AFL.

Souths and Broncs are the 2 TV love. Hence one was always going to be the Fri night game

 

[franklin2323]

Oh it's Katoa again

He is the senior hooker