GF Panthers vs Storm

[WestyLife]

Lenui and Whare dropped from the 21 at the obligatory 24 hour mark.

https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2020/10/24/updated-nrl-teamlist-grand-final/

 

[WymondhamPanther]

That’s a pretty rare occurrence, not something you typically plan for with a specialist back on the bench.

Crichton goes to FB, Capewell to Centre. They given SC a couple of stints at the back for that very scenario

 

[Jane Murray]

Lenui and Whare dropped from the 21 at the obligatory 24 hour mark.

https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2020/10/24/updated-nrl-teamlist-grand-final/

Bugger. I was hoping that Lenui would make the cut.

 

[The_Frog]

That’s a pretty rare occurrence, not something you typically plan for with a specialist back on the bench.

Happened in '03, Rodney went to centre for the last 20 or so.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Lenui and Whare dropped from the 21 at the obligatory 24 hour mark.

https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2020/10/24/updated-nrl-teamlist-grand-final/

Flexibility in case there’s a late injury to a spine player. Probably had to be one of Capewell or Leniu drop out.

 

[franklin2323]

It will be Kenny that gets the bench spot. Want the mobile defender for the weather

 

[The_Frog]

It will be Kenny that gets the bench spot. Want the mobile defender for the weather

Looks that way.

 

[franklin2323]

Looks that way.

He was pretty good last week. Will plug a hole for 10-15 mins or so he will get

 

[herbert henry1908]

Happened in '03, Rodney went to centre for the last 20 or so.

Not saying there’s never any injuries to the backs, but you said 2nd minute. It’s be pretty rare to lose a back really early.

 

[herbert henry1908]

It will be Kenny that gets the bench spot. Want the mobile defender for the weather

That’s definitely better than Naden. I just hope he doesn’t have Naden & Kenny, that’d be nuts.

 

[franklin2323]

That’s definitely better than Naden. I just hope he doesn’t have Naden & Kenny, that’d be nuts.

Especially how Kikau always comes off around halftime. That leaves the balance right out.

 

[Smug Panther]

Seems you were wrong @franklin2323

 

[box57l]

That’s definitely better than Naden. I just hope he doesn’t have Naden & Kenny, that’d be nuts.

I fear you will be right.

 

[herbert henry1908]

I fear you will be right.

Crikey, I wasn’t predicting it. I’d be stunned if he went that way, Kikau will need a rest especially. Martin might too.

 

[Fangs]

Seems you were wrong @franklin2323

The boys at oztag will have a lot to answer for on Monday evening.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Kenny on the bench with Capewell, Leota & Tetevano makes some sense, but the only concern is if a back does get an injury we then have both May & Capewell in the backline. If Naden started you’d only have to put May in the backline.

 

[Smug Panther]

Kenny on the bench with Capewell, Leota & Tetevano makes some sense, but the only concern is if a back does get an injury we then have both May & Capewell in the backline. If Naden started you’d only have to put May in the backline.

Playing safe for injuries is weak. Should have played Spencer and blew them off the park

 

[age.s]

The boys at oztag will have a lot to answer for on Monday evening.

Cleary, the master manipulator, seeding disinfo with precision.

 

[murraymob]

What they are leaking to the papers may well not happen and Naden could run out

 

[Caged Panther]

Well, here we are Panther fans Grand Final eve and for the first time in 17 years we have skin in the game. I for one am very excited.

If you told me at the beginning of the season we'd be in the grand final I wouldn't have believed you.

If you'd predicted we'd get there on the back of 17 straight wins I'd have thought you crazy.

If you'd said we'd do it in a session where the Broncos claimed the wooden spoon and the Roosters had 60 put on them... well, I'd been finding someone to take you and give you a holiday in a padded cell.

Yet here we are and all those things are true.

With everything that this season has thrown at all teams, what our team has achieved is nothing short of incredible. To me the only fitting end to our season is to walk away with the premiership.

Life doesn't always work like that and the Storm will be a tough challenge. I'm confident we can get the job done. However if we don't, as disappointed as we'll be, this team should walk away with their heads held high realising there is still much to celebrate and that this is just the beginning.

Good night and sleep tight Panther tomorrow is going to be a glorious day! (And even if it's not out had been a glorious year).