General Discussion Thread

[herbert henry1908]

The backbone of this great team came up during Hooks time. Yeo, Cleary, Kikau, Fish, Edwards all either debuted or spent the formative period of their careers under him. He may not have been the guy to take us to the next level, but the idea that he's a rubbish coach because he can't turn the Kogarah circus around doesn't add up.

It’s possible he’s a good mentor but a rubbish coach. In terms of tactics and selections he was very questionable.

 

[Smug Panther]

It’s possible he’s a good mentor but a rubbish coach. In terms of tactics and selections he was very questionable.

The type of mentor where 27 out of 30 players don't turn up to the annual club presentation?
The man is a merkin of a bloke and can't work with others. He's also a shit coach

 

[Iamback]

The type of mentor where 27 out of 30 players don't turn up to the annual club presentation?
The man is a merkin of a bloke and can't work with others. He's also a shit coach

That is entirely on the front office. Should been early Sept like every other teams was

 

[Westernised Panther]

Won't last long, Rumours are a Panthers player farted in the lifts at Westfields..

Paul Kent is writing up a 12 page article as we speak

Well it can’t be a Panthers player. 95% of them are over in the UK!!

Maybe it was a parting gift from Hopgood …….

 

[billypilgrimnz]

I can't believe people are still arguing whether Griffin is a good coach. He's not. The end.
(Of course, I was wrong about Cleary, but I'm a little more sure about this call )

 

[Munky]

That is entirely on the front office. Should been early Sept like every other teams was

But the Dragons were GF specials.

I almost spat out my beer typing that.

 

[Murraymob1]

Just renewed my season tickets price has gone up that’s okay.I have 2 seats eastern grandstand I buy mine and my dads he passed 5 years ago but still buy his seat every year
I used to get the vip package up to 2 years ago as well .I got it for 2 reason the team picture you could be in with the team and you got your name on your seat .I used to get a buzz walking to my seat and seeing my name on it.I looked at the current vip package it is double the price of the last one I got and both team picture and name on seat gone
For me I just can’t see the value unless these return.I will continue with my season tickets regardless of price

 

[Iamback]

Well it can’t be a Panthers player. 95% of them are over in the UK!!

Maybe it was a parting gift from Hopgood …….

Front page says star Panther... What is Harold Matts guys doing?

My money is on a trial and Train Matts player

 

[hindy111]

I can't believe people are still arguing whether Griffin is a good coach. He's not. The end.
(Of course, I was wrong about Cleary, but I'm a little more sure about this call )

If Gus was so great why did he sack Ivan?

Coaches I think are more man managers these days. That's most important. To keep the squad tight, happy and motivated.
You can always change attack and defense coaches and have 4 or 5 helping out with tactics.
What makes a Ivan such a great coach is he has a great squad.

Ricky Stuart beat the Storm as 3-1 outsiders. Is he a better coach then Bellamy?

I think Ivan is a great calm presence and players respect him. How would Penrith of went if Griffin stayed? Who knows. He may of had different ideas on retention and must keeps.

 

[MugaB]

If Gus was so great why did he sack Ivan?

Coaches I think are more man managers these days. That's most important. To keep the squad tight, happy and motivated.
You can always change attack and defense coaches and have 4 or 5 helping out with tactics.
What makes a Ivan such a great coach is he has a great squad.

Ricky Stuart beat the Storm as 3-1 outsiders. Is he a better coach then Bellamy?

I think Ivan is a great calm presence and players respect him. How would Penrith of went if Griffin stayed? Who knows. He may of had different ideas on retention and must keeps.

Yep, same as most coaches... i feel its a plan started with Gus, implement by him and run by Ivan and most importantly Matt Cameron.. we all hear the media tripe out to stone anything successful.. as long as panthers stick to their processes theyll never become the woeful tigers when it comes to bad management...

Winning starts at the front office...

 

[hindy111]

What are peoples thoughts on 2023.

Who are top 8?
Who can win the title?

I'll start by saying Penrith bar injuries will still be damm strong.
1-7 hasn't changed and along with Yeo run the show. May,Tago,Crighton are all going to be better as well.
The only thing that can hurt them is hunger. But I expect another 2 or 3 kids to debut and fans going WOW they must be kept.

Storm losses Kafusi, Bromwich brothers and B.Smith. But will have maybe the best spine in comp so they are interesting as are the Broncos who have a very young squad who gained experience and get stronger adding Walsh. I like both sides.

Eels are interesting. The packs weaker but the backs are the issue. Hoping they can re jig in off season and land some backs with power.

I think Saints will be the best of the sides who didn't make finals. Lot if young blokes just building their bodies up.

I can see the Dogs improve but Stimson,Reed I feel are good but not great.JMK had a solid season. Kikaus huge but they lost Vaughn who was their best forward. For me it's a lot on Burton and TPJ. If those two fire.

Most the top sides are weaker on paper bar Souths,Cowboys,Roosters,Sharks.

It could be a very interesting season - Or we could get the same old identical top 8 bar 1 or 2 bottom sides.

 

[MugaB]

What are peoples thoughts on 2023.

Who are top 8?
Who can win the title?

I'll start by saying Penrith bar injuries will still be damm strong.
1-7 hasn't changed and along with Yeo run the show. May,Tago,Crighton are all going to be better as well.
The only thing that can hurt them is hunger. But I expect another 2 or 3 kids to debut and fans going WOW they must be kept.

Storm losses Kafusi, Bromwich brothers and B.Smith. But will have maybe the best spine in comp so they are interesting as are the Broncos who have a very young squad who gained experience and get stronger adding Walsh. I like both sides.

Eels are interesting. The packs weaker but the backs are the issue. Hoping they can re jig in off season and land some backs with power.

I think Saints will be the best of the sides who didn't make finals. Lot if young blokes just building their bodies up.

I can see the Dogs improve but Stimson,Reed I feel are good but not great.JMK had a solid season. Kikaus huge but they lost Vaughn who was their best forward. For me it's a lot on Burton and TPJ. If those two fire.

Most the top sides are weaker on paper bar Souths,Cowboys,Roosters,Sharks.

It could be a very interesting season - Or we could get the same old identical top 8 bar 1 or 2 bottom sides.

Dolphins to make 8-9th spot

 

[Munky]

What are peoples thoughts on 2023.

Who are top 8?
Who can win the title?

I'll start by saying Penrith bar injuries will still be damm strong.
1-7 hasn't changed and along with Yeo run the show. May,Tago,Crighton are all going to be better as well.
The only thing that can hurt them is hunger. But I expect another 2 or 3 kids to debut and fans going WOW they must be kept.

Storm losses Kafusi, Bromwich brothers and B.Smith. But will have maybe the best spine in comp so they are interesting as are the Broncos who have a very young squad who gained experience and get stronger adding Walsh. I like both sides.

Eels are interesting. The packs weaker but the backs are the issue. Hoping they can re jig in off season and land some backs with power.

I think Saints will be the best of the sides who didn't make finals. Lot if young blokes just building their bodies up.

I can see the Dogs improve but Stimson,Reed I feel are good but not great.JMK had a solid season. Kikaus huge but they lost Vaughn who was their best forward. For me it's a lot on Burton and TPJ. If those two fire.

Most the top sides are weaker on paper bar Souths,Cowboys,Roosters,Sharks.

It could be a very interesting season - Or we could get the same old identical top 8 bar 1 or 2 bottom sides.

Waiting for the world cup to finish.

A few unfortunate star players will suffer a serious injury which will impact the club season.

 

[Big Mick]

Penrith players wouldn’t even congratulate him if he made the team

That's no way to speak to your daddy.

 

[Blues Riff]

Dogs will be the big improvers.
Sharks will become the new Parra (consistently falling short).

 

[Smug Panther]

Dogs will be the big improvers.
Sharks will become the new Parra (consistently falling short).

The regular season defence suggests otherwise but yeah that was a pretty epic failure in the finals

 

[MugaB]

The regular season defence suggests otherwise but yeah that was a pretty epic failure in the finals

Not really, the cows gottem by like a second, the pushed them into overtime... the next game against souffs yeah they had nothing

 

[mxlegend99]

Dolphins to make 8-9th spot

Dolphins might finish 8th to 9th in NSW Cup. They're bottom 4 in NRL for sure though.

 

[Murraymob1]

There are more players from MT Druitt playing for Samoa than there are players from Ireland playing for Ireland

 

[Someone2]

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