General Discussion Thread

[Fangs]

The Dogs have had a very soft first 6 weeks. St George Titans Eels Sharks Knights Rabbits.

Yes I agree with you. It's a knock on them. But they've banked 6 wins. Low Origin representation.

I want a Penrith v Canterbury grand final. I'm predicting it in fact.

 

[Oldpanther86]

It's been coming. No Walsh either which may have helped. Too many chefs in the kitchen?

They are absolutely a contender. Dogs are too if they keep staying in games. Tonight is an exception.

He's got the most errors in the league. Can be great when he's on but is a total momentum killer.

 

[Fangs]

He's got the most errors in the league. Can be great when he's on but is a total momentum killer.

Isn't playing with a lot of confidence right now.

Missing Origin might be good for him. Slater should pick Ponga.

 

[Pjf04b]

Can somebody PLEASE explain to me what the line drop-out rule is now. Surely a kick that doesn't go 10m or goes out on the full is incontestable and should be a penalty. Some games out on the full is a penalty, sometimes not!
It is a rule change that should be thrown out and go back to what it was originally.

 

[Fangs]

Can somebody PLEASE explain to me what the line drop-out rule is now. Surely a kick that doesn't go 10m or goes out on the full is incontestable and should be a penalty. Some games out on the full is a penalty, sometimes not!
It is a rule change that should be thrown out and go back to what it was originally.

Totally agree.

It is a remarkably stupid rule. Brings us closer to RU and not in a good way either. Terrible rule change.

 

[age.s]

They don't care. They're building ammunition for a court case that may or may not eventuate this century.

 

[Fangs]

Warriors equal first with 6 wins and 2 losses. Its great to see them bounce back. 2024 was a surprise to me after their 2023 season.

Dragons and Dolphins to come. Both away games which isn't their strength. Will be watching them with intent.

 

[Chins]

Since its a bye week what do people think Penrith can get out of Origin? The one I'd love to see is NSW's very average coach being dumb enough to pick Young and force Martin to the bench. I'd then LOVE to see Liam forced into coming on in the middle.

 

[PANTHERMIKE]

Since its a bye week what do people think Penrith can get out of Origin? The one I'd love to see is NSW's very average coach being dumb enough to pick Young and force Martin to the bench. I'd then LOVE to see Liam forced into coming on in the middle.

Cleary to put up 2 MOTM games to shut the usual 'ClEARy DoSENT DOMinateeeeee Originnnnnnnn' so he's not in the discussion dopes up..

 

[Fangs]

Since its a bye week what do people think Penrith can get out of Origin? The one I'd love to see is NSW's very average coach being dumb enough to pick Young and force Martin to the bench. I'd then LOVE to see Liam forced into coming on in the middle.

Confidence.

Nathan Cleary has had his moments but overall his 2025 hasn't been all that good. Shaking off shoulder surgery and just the sync of the team totally out. Maybe playing with the NSW squad will help with that.

In Yeo's case I think the guy just needs a rest (When we can afford to do that...NZ away game).

Otherwise I hope Laurie Daley does pick on form and drop every Panther from the NSW team. I'll take anything right now. Edwards is probably the one most at risk from the 2024 NSW team. We could certainly use him against Newy in Bathurst.

 

[Fangs]

Warriors equal first with 6 wins and 2 losses. Its great to see them bounce back. 2024 was a surprise to me after their 2023 season.

Dragons and Dolphins to come. Both away games which isn't their strength. Will be watching them with intent.

Warriors beat the Dragons away. That makes 4 wins a row for a 7 and 2 record.

2nd on the ladder, undefeated at home. Barnett in Origin, maybe Capewell? They won't be hurt by it much. Their chances of a top 4 finish quite high you'd think.

 

[Bred not Bought]

Since its a bye week what do people think Penrith can get out of Origin? The one I'd love to see is NSW's very average coach being dumb enough to pick Young and force Martin to the bench. I'd then LOVE to see Liam forced into coming on in the middle.

Pick fewest Panthers as possible.

Some will be picked on past performances. But reality is, some should be overlooked on current form. A few need a wake up call.

Edwards and To'o. I have grave doubts on their fitness. Especially in a physically high intensity game.

 

[Oldpanther86]

Since its a bye week what do people think Penrith can get out of Origin? The one I'd love to see is NSW's very average coach being dumb enough to pick Young and force Martin to the bench. I'd then LOVE to see Liam forced into coming on in the middle.

People here will say the selfish thing but fact is we have multiple players who are best in their position. Best thing is guys like Casey or a young forward really show something while guys like martin/yeo/To'o are out. Patea is alright but wouldn't mind seeing a genuine second rower come through. In Casey's case just looking more comfortable.

Edit: also if Tago realises how fast and strong he really is he'll play origin.

 

[maple_69]

I think this NSW side is going to be the best we’ve seen in 20 years if Daley doesn’t scew it up. It’s a great chance for our key players to get some confidence. I really want to see Cleary dominate the series. I tend to think after he missed out last year he was utterly filthy and potentially part of the shoddy focus from him at least is having his eyes on Origin. Do it then come back as the best player in the game that he should be week in week out. Martin, To’o and Yeo will play but I’d be ok if Edwards missed out for NSWs sake and his fitness.

 

[betcats]

Maloney dishes on 'imposter' former coach at spicy function

The Mole's mid-week scoops

www.nine.com.au

Pretty obvious who Jimmy means here, Hook the useless muppet.

 

[MrBlack]

Maloney dishes on 'imposter' former coach at spicy function

The Mole's mid-week scoops

www.nine.com.au

Pretty obvious who Jimmy means here, Hook the useless muppet.

Took me about 3 seconds to come to the same conclusion.....

 

[West Nowra Panther]

Watching the women's SOO in the wet and it makes me laugh harder thinking about the filthy whingeing Queenslanders carrying on over two squirts of water from a bottle.

Nearly half time and the girls are showing great control in the conditions.

Maybe the NRL can send the big fella up stairs a breach notice on behalf of Queensland for getting the ball wet...

 

[Hooked]

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I didn’t learn a thing’: Maloney slams Flanagan’s coaching in 2016 NRL premiership​

Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has had his coaching, character and crowning glory – Cronulla’s 2016 premiership win – torn down by a man who played a crucial role in that historic title, James Maloney.
Word has filtered through from Brisbane of Maloney’s brutal take-down of Flanagan, highlighting the tension between the two.

Maloney was speaking at a fundraising lunch for the Sydney-based Pass It On Clothing charity at the Port Office Hotel in Brisbane on the Friday of Magic Round. He was there alongside former NRL players Michael Buettner, Jeremy Latimore and Dallas Johnson.
Maloney was asked on stage about the best coaches he had played under, and he offered Craig Bellamy (Storm), Trent Robinson (Roosters) and Ivan Cleary (Panthers), while saying Flanagan had taught him “f--- all”.

“I didn’t learn a thing off him,” Maloney said.
Maloney also told the interviewer to, “ask Flanno how he felt being my assistant in 2016”, leaving the room of 140 footy fans in stitches.

We asked Maloney about his relationship with Flanagan, and he said he had nothing to do with him.
“Book me for a function and I’ll tell you even more,” he said.


Flanagan did not respond when contacted for comment.
There was no indication Maloney and Flanagan had a troubled relationship during their 2016 premiership run, but Flanagan would often joke about what a pest Maloney was.

‘I didn’t learn a thing’: Maloney slams Flanagan’s coaching in 2016 NRL premiership

James Maloney and Shane Flanagan won a breakthrough title together with Cronulla. The retired No.6 says he was coaching the team.

www.smh.com.au

 

[age.s]

So Hook's in the clear then?

 

[Munky]

So Hook's in the clear then?

Can only assume Jimmy didn't want to admit he fell asleep in every Hook lead meeting/training session.