Finals.

[The_Frog]

Correct raw numbers can be very misleading. If you don't think the 2020 Roosters are the best football side in the competition then well I don't know what to say to you.

Lucky the best side doesn't always win

Well they probably are, but how do you measure it? They've lost 5 games against our one.

 

[Jane Murray]

Even in their cap compliant years they've been dominant. Roosters and Storm are the benchmark like it or not. There's nothing saying we can't get there and I daresay the beginning of an era is starting at the club with genuine long term talent and good staff/administration of the football department being the focus BUT you aren't given respect you must earn it and Panthers haven't yet.

Yeah I've got what you said, however, a lot of people, myself included, still think of them as cheaters.

 

[franklin2323]

It's perfectly valid to suggest players/clubs who have done it countless times and are proven champions have an edge in big games. Panthers have to earn that reputation just like Roosters and Storm have.

No year is like this year though.
Long season with no byes helps younger guys.
Being in the bubble means no media days.
No open traininng sessions
Very limited crowds

All lead to it being like normal club games which all comes to helping us.

 

[franklin2323]

2003 we were clearly the best side. This year I still believe its the Roosters. Not saying aren't right in it

That 2003 Roosters was better then us on paper. Like is the case this year

 

[Jane Murray]

 

[age.s]

Everyone saying we can't beat Roosters or Storm

I think any of the three can win it, but I find this such a weird take. We've beaten both this year. By definition we CAN beat them. They need to prove that they can beat us.

 

[franklin2323]

I think any of the three can win it, but I find this such a weird take. We've beaten both this year. By definition we CAN beat them. They need to prove that they can beat us.

Any other year the runaway competition leaders would be huge favourites. With us it seems like everyone is looking for reasons to knock us

 

[WestyLife]

Any other year the runaway competition leaders would be huge favourites. With us it seems like everyone is looking for reasons to knock us

Just such a young team. Even our own fans have been expecting a loss every week including on here. They might go undefeated till the GF win but no one will believe it till they see it.

 

[franklin2323]

Just such a young team. Even our own fans have been expecting a loss every week including on here. They might go undefeated till the GF win but no one will believe it till they see it.

I get that thinking early on. Even last year we managed a good couple of months of form but we have a whole season of great form. Different combinations, different opposition, different grounds and preparation. While we have games that aren't quite on. We haven't looked like losing even the loss we played a great 70 mins

 

[WestyLife]

I get that thinking early on. Even last year we managed a good couple of months of form but we have a whole season of great form. Different combinations, different opposition, different grounds and preparation. While we have games that aren't quite on. We haven't looked like losing even the loss we played a great 70 mins

It'll all be for nothing if they don't win a premiership. You don't earn the reputation from a good regular season.

 

[GoldCoastPather]

Just such a young team. Even our own fans have been expecting a loss every week including on here. They might go undefeated till the GF win but no one will believe it till they see it.

Let them keep us as the underdog- the boys will do the talking on the field!!!!!

 

[box57l]

Does anyone one know if/when Grand Finals tickets will be available to the general public?

 

[blue bags]

Does anyone one know if/when Grand Finals tickets will be available to the general public?

very good demand , all need to know

 

[franklin2323]

Does anyone one know if/when Grand Finals tickets will be available to the general public?

I guess a week before. It will sell out regardless and they will want to make sure they can have as many as possible

 

[maple_69]

I think we deserve to be the underdogs. Chooks/Storm have proven it time and again and we haven’t yet. Do or die pressure, potentially 40K crowds, competitive packs and clinical set plays is not something we’ve had to deal with much all year.

Youth, a healthy roster, incredible mateship and not knowing how to lose is on our side. I think we can do it. If we don’t get it done this year, we’re set up to keep coming at the Provan Summons for a long time.

 

[Jane Murray]

Stephen Crichton is considered a bolter for origin, and Panthers have planned for Grand final celebrations, assuming we make it that far.

https://westernweekender.com.au/2020/09/masked-panther-merv-cartwright-medal-postponed/

 

[Panther Pete]

Parra have now moved into third place with their win last night and two points ahead of the Roosters. Chooks have Sharks tonight and Bunnies next week so if they lose one of those games and Parra beat Tigers next week we will play Easts in the first semi. I would have been much more comfortable playing Eels in week 1 of semis.

 

[GongPanther]

Doesn't matter as we will play anyone. Sooner or later it's going to happen in playing the big guns. Like it was said a day or so, the only thing that can beat us is ourselves.

 

[blue bags]

Parra have now moved into third place with their win last night and two points ahead of the Roosters. Chooks have Sharks tonight and Bunnies next week so if they lose one of those games and Parra beat Tigers next week we will play Easts in the first semi. I would have been much more comfortable playing Eels in week 1 of semis.

pantherz are a little concerned now

 

[martielang]

I’d rather play Roosters. What’s the point of avoiding them? If we’re not good enough to beat them, we’re not winning the comp anyway.