Former Panthers in the NRL

[Westernised Panther]

Ah I kept thinking that Luke tackled him, dislodging the ball.

Luke was still there at the end though, giving it back.

Seriously though, that is a stupid rule

 

[mxlegend99]

I disliked Will Smith when he was here because of how frequently he did ridiculously shit things. But hey he's just an average player. Thats not his fault.

But now I hate him. And referees. He was rewarded for poor gamesmanship. Luke rolled out of the way and got as flat as possible. Will Smith threw the ball directly at a player making every effort to get out of the way.. and then acts like a merkin when he gets the penalty.

Referees are even worse for letting him. Should have called it a knock on.or penalised him for an intentional forward pass.

 

[Kilkenny]

I disliked Will Smith when he was here because of how frequently he did ridiculously shit things. But hey he's just an average player. Thats not his fault.

But now I hate him. And referees. He was rewarded for poor gamesmanship. Luke rolled out of the way and got as flat as possible. Will Smith threw the ball directly at a player making every effort to get out of the way.. and then acts like a merkin when he gets the penalty.

Referees are even worse for letting him. Should have called it a knock on.or penalised him for an intentional forward pass.

No need to hate Will Smith MX.

He's one of those players who is a useful utility and a valuable member of a squad. He wasn't as bad for us, or the Eels, as some make out.

The milking of penalties is 'rife' in the game at present and while being a 'blight' on the game I blame the NRL & Match Officials who again display a total lack of common sense in the way the game is being officiated.

 

[franklin2323]

No need to hate Will Smith MX.

He's one of those players who is a useful utility and a valuable member of a squad. He wasn't as bad for us, or the Eels, as some make out.

The milking of penalties is 'rife' in the game at present and while being a 'blight' on the game I blame the NRL & Match Officials who again display a total lack of common sense in the way the game is being officiated.

Common sense is what the refs lack. High tackles penalties counted in time wasting tally. No advantage

 

[Fangs]

Will 'Clanger' Smith does it again. How embarrassing.

 

[mxlegend99]

No need to hate Will Smith MX.

He's one of those players who is a useful utility and a valuable member of a squad. He wasn't as bad for us, or the Eels, as some make out.

The milking of penalties is 'rife' in the game at present and while being a 'blight' on the game I blame the NRL & Match Officials who again display a total lack of common sense in the way the game is being officiated.

Milking a penalty and then being a merkin thtowing it in the players face who did nothing wrong?

That's just terrible gamesmanship. Thank god he only ever missed tackles and made errors for us.

Footy goods took care of it though.

 

[OldPanther]

Carty had a real run. I knew he was still in there somewhere.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Carty had a real run. I knew he was still in there somewhere.

You have no idea how good that makes me feel.

 

[mxlegend99]

Carty looking much better this week. Not close to the Carty who starred for us. But a step in the right direction.

Hes trying to run and make tackles as often as he can and get involved.

 

[OldPanther]

You have no idea how good that makes me feel.

Carty looking much better this week. Not close to the Carty who starred for us. But a step in the right direction.

Hes trying to run and make tackles as often as he can and get involved.

Yeah it was nice to watch. Tits put Bryce on for small minutes in the back row which is his best position. Looked like a footballer again. Just build him up from there as he gets back mentally. Baby steps.

 

[mxlegend99]

Nrl app has him with 3 runs for 47m. 21 of those being post contact metres.

He wanted more carries but was used as a decoy..or his teammates really fidnt want to pass to him. Not sure.

Made 4 tackles. Missed 1. Not for lack of effort though.

Again. Not a starring performance. Just a step in the right direction. Crowd cheered him too. So hopefully its the start of better things for him.

 

[mxlegend99]

Te Maire Martin has been promoted to starting half for Cowboys.

Coote dropped for Morgan to shift to fullback. Te Marie Martin has done well to play nearly every NRL game up there considering he signed expecting to be in reserves learning from Morgan and Thurston. Not partnering them in a spine.

 

[Westernised Panther]

Te Maire Martin has been promoted to starting half for Cowboys.

Coote dropped for Morgan to shift to fullback. Te Marie Martin has done well to play nearly every NRL game up there considering he signed expecting to be in reserves learning from Morgan and Thurston. Not partnering them in a spine.

Do you reckon he's a lock for the five eight role (with Morgan to halfback) once JT retires?

 

[mxlegend99]

Do you reckon he's a lock for the five eight role (with Morgan to halfback) once JT retires?

Its the best option they have at the moment. It worked well for them last year so I would think that's the first choice option.

But if youre not winning games anything can happen. I think their trash backline is the issue. Packs underperforming but clearly a beast pack. Halves are good.

But the backs? Can be solid but really aren't as classy as other backlines. They should have kept Ponga.

If they get Holmes that adds some class though.

 

[OldPanther]

Its the best option they have at the moment. It worked well for them last year so I would think that's the first choice option.

But if youre not winning games anything can happen. I think their trash backline is the issue. Packs underperforming but clearly a beast pack. Halves are good.

But the backs? Can be solid but really aren't as classy as other backlines. They should have kept Ponga.

If they get Holmes that adds some class though.

They tried to keep Ponga but Newcastle had so much money spare they did a Godfather and made him an offer he couldn't refuse.

 

[Kilkenny]

They tried to keep Ponga but Newcastle had so much money spare they did a Godfather and made him an offer he couldn't refuse.

I’m sure NQ are regretting letting Ponga go big time. Huge mistake. Coote was past his use by date big time and NQ failed to acknowledge the fact. There loss and they are paying for it now. No sympathy.

 

[OldPanther]

Moylan with a beautiful try assist.

 

[OldPanther]

I’m sure NQ are regretting letting Ponga go big time. Huge mistake. Coote was past his use by date big time and NQ failed to acknowledge the fact. There loss and they are paying for it now. No sympathy.

I wasn't saying they deserved sympathy I was saying they had no choice. Knights had soare cash and threw it at Ponga. Cows just couldn't compete.

 

[age.s]

I don't think Martin has shown much at all at the Cows. Might be due to the general funk that club is in atm but you'd think he'd have grown more than he has alongside JT.

 

[umina panther]

I don't think Martin has shown much at all at the Cows. Might be due to the general funk that club is in atm but you'd think he'd have grown more than he has alongside JT.

JT is in Morgan's way. Once he f**ks off they'll come good again