General Discussion Thread

[soc123_au]

My Panthers side for Origin period..
1. Edwards
2. Tiny
3. Tago
4. Jenkins
5. Staines
6. Falls
7. SOS
8. Leota
9. Korisau (Unfortunately Cook will get picked)
10. Fish
11. Kiks
12. Martin/C Smith (Marto might get picked)
13. Hopgood
14. Kenny
15. Huth
16. Sorensen
17. Salmon/NSW cup player?

This side is more than capable to see Origin out..last year prepared us..

That side should be good enough to pump the Dogs and Knights easily.

 

[Michael Matral]

I still wouldn't have Salmon haha

Agreed to a degree Smug..hence the option to blood a noob..he doesn't do lot wrong or right..just eeks out a job.. versatile but unexciting

 

[Michael Matral]

That side should be good enough to pump the Dogs and Knights easily.

Indeed.. great origin run we have to be honest..just need to be on for the Roosters and we should get through unscathed..

 

[Michael Matral]

You missed Spencer; do you think he has a chance for Origin (I do).

Adjusted

 

[Michael Matral]

moThats a very big call. I thought he be starting for us by now but he's not really improving like I hoped

Yeah..lots of potential..needs more gas tank..

 

[ColdWetPanther]

Thats a very big call. I thought he be starting for us by now but he's not really improving like I hoped

I really like the way he is playing this year after a somewhat disappointing 2021; probably the most impactful bench forward in the league.He runs hard, makes good metres both before and after the line and has seemed to have turned a corner on the error front (small sample size on that last one). He hits hard in front on defence as well

Take last night for example; our first try has seen a lot of praise for Yeo’s role. But it was only really possible because Spencer bent the line materially the play before and got a quick play the ball.

It’s no surprise to me that over the past month or so we have pulled away from teams in the last 10-15 mins before the break; the starters start to win the arm wrestle but then Spencer and Sorensen break it open.

I guess I would turn it around. Outside of more minutes, what more do you want from him?

 

[Iamback]

I really like the way he is playing this year after a somewhat disappointing 2021; probably the most impactful bench forward in the league.He runs hard, makes good metres both before and after the line and has seemed to have turned a corner on the error front (small sample size on that last one). He hits hard in front on defence as well

Take last night for example; our first try has seen a lot of praise for Yeo’s role. But it was only really possible because Spencer bent the line materially the play before and got a quick play the ball.

It’s no surprise to me that over the past month or so we have pulled away from teams in the last 10-15 mins before the break; the starters start to win the arm wrestle but then Spencer and Sorensen break it open.

I guess I would turn it around. Outside of more minutes, what more do you want from him?

I think Origin sides are carrying extra players this year in the squads. Leota would be a change of an extended squad position

Leinu should be able to step into those minutes when needed. That is the one fault in his game atm

 

[snickers007]

When did Leota move to Australia? I thought age 13 was the cutoff.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

When did Leota move to Australia? I thought age 13 was the cutoff.

I understand he was 13 when he came over here.

 

[Iamback]

When did Leota move to Australia? I thought age 13 was the cutoff.

2020 he was mentioned as just missing selection. Surely Freddy checked that

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

who can forget this:

The NRL player that lived in a caravan as he worked towards his dream

Moses Leota moved from Auckland to Sydney at a young age, found himself living in a caravan, but once in a privileged position, returned home to surprise his mum with a new car.

www.sbs.com.au

 

[Smug Panther]

I really like the way he is playing this year after a somewhat disappointing 2021; probably the most impactful bench forward in the league.He runs hard, makes good metres both before and after the line and has seemed to have turned a corner on the error front (small sample size on that last one). He hits hard in front on defence as well

Take last night for example; our first try has seen a lot of praise for Yeo’s role. But it was only really possible because Spencer bent the line materially the play before and got a quick play the ball.

It’s no surprise to me that over the past month or so we have pulled away from teams in the last 10-15 mins before the break; the starters start to win the arm wrestle but then Spencer and Sorensen break it open.

I guess I would turn it around. Outside of more minutes, what more do you want from him?

Minutes, probably more an Ivan issue really. No reason he couldn't start against some weaker sides as we really so far ahead of the pack. Let him rip in and try prove himself

 

[snickers007]

2020 he was mentioned as just missing selection. Surely Freddy checked that

You would hope so, but due diligence isn't really the NRLs strong suit.

Moss wouldn't let the Blues down. Also wouldn't let the Kiwis or Samoa down either. May have a big decision to make.

 

[WestyLife]

For those who were interested a bit ago I can't make anymore content. Computer is cactus and need a new video card.

 

[Girds89]

Crazy to think that if teddy goes down the nsw fb spot is between edwards and gutho.

For me edwards is twice the player gutho is.

Some would think the decision to pick gutho is easy but given the number of panthers in the side id think freddy would seriously consider edwards.

Origin is built on defence and i think edwards has shown time and time again hes the best defensive fb in the game.

By that i mean he cleans up kicks, makes try savers, directs the defence and is every where at the back better than any other fb.

 

[WestyLife]

Crazy to think that if teddy goes down the nsw fb spot is between edwards and gutho.

For me edwards is twice the player gutho is.

Some would think the decision to pick gutho is easy but given the number of panthers in the side id think freddy would seriously consider edwards.

Origin is built on defence and i think edwards has shown time and time again hes the best defensive fb in the game.

By that i mean he cleans up kicks, makes try savers, directs the defence and is every where at the back better than any other fb.

It should be Edwards after tedesco and I don't think that's my Panther bias. Defence will win an origin and he's the best defensive fullback right now.

 

[Iamback]

Freddy will pick Hynes back there if Teddy gets hurt

 

[snickers007]

Incredible to think that Edwards is probably the only player in our starting 13 that won't be playing in the World Cup this year. Surely he's got a long lost Scottish uncle or something.

 

[Iamback]

Incredible to think that Edwards is probably the only player in our starting 13 that won't be playing in the World Cup this year. Surely he's got a long lost Scottish uncle or something.

If they include Staines. The whole backline including Luai can make up Samoa's backline

 

[snickers007]

If they include Staines. The whole backline including Luai can make up Samoa's backline

Deadset, the Panthers boys in the backs, Leota and Leniu up front. Jayd'n Sua, Junior Paulo. They'd go real well.

Unfortunately we'll see Aus and NZ take all the great Samoan players, and then leave them on the bench for the important games.