Match Discussion: Round 7 vs Penrith @ BlueBet Stadium

[League Unlimited News]

NRL 2021 - Round 7
Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights
BlueBet Stadium, Penrith (TICKETS)
Thursday 22 April 2021

NSW Cup 5:30pm -- NRL 7:50pm

1. Stephen Crichton 2. Charlie Staines 3. Paul Momirovski 4. Matt Burton 5. Brian To'o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Isaah Yeo
Interchange: 14. Tyrone May 15. Spencer Leniu 16. Matthew Eisenhuth 17. Liam Martin 18. Scott Sorensen 19. Robert Jennings 20. Apisai Koroisau 21. Dylan Edwards

1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Starford To'a 3. Enari Tuala 4. Bradman Best 5. Brayden Musgrove 6. Kurt Mann 7. Blake Green 8. David Klemmer 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Daniel Saifiti 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Connor Watson
Interchange: 14. Sauaso Sue 15. Jacob Saifiti 16. Josh King 17. Brodie Jones 18. Simi Sasagi 19. Pasami Saulo 20. Gehamat Shibasaki 21. Phoenix Crossland

Referees: Gerard Sutton
Sideline Officials: Kasey Badger, Phil Henderson
Video Referees: Henry Perenara

NSW Cup Penrith v Newcastle 5:30pm at BlueBet (curtain raiser)​

 

[ryana87]

Panthers are going to be up for this after almost being stung for not taking broncos too seriously

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Ugh.. I know who will win this but I'll punish myself by giving us hope anyway

 

[Knight76]

This one is going to sting a bit.

 

[Knight76]

Double post.

 

[ryana87]

Hopefully something like this

1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Brayden Musgrove
3. Brodie Jones
4. Bradman Best
5. Enari Tuala
6. Kurt Mann
7. Blake Green
8. David Klemmer
9. Jayden Brailey
10. Daniel Saifiti
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Mitchell Barnett
13. Connor Watson

Interchange:
14. Sauaso Sue
15. Jacob Saifiti
16. Josh King
17. Lachlan Fitzgibbon

 

[Old dog]

Hopefully something like this

1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Brayden Musgrove
3. Brodie Jones
4. Bradman Best
5. Enari Tuala
6. Kurt Mann
7. Blake Green
8. David Klemmer
9. Jayden Brailey
10. Daniel Saifiti
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Mitchell Barnett
13. Connor Watson

Interchange:
14. Sauaso Sue
15. Jacob Saifiti
16. Josh King
17. Lachlan Fitzgibbon

Not liking bringing Fitz back in when Friz and Barnett don’t look liking help, bring someone like Sasagi in, we have to try something different

 

[mozza91]

We’re the only team Penrith haven’t beaten over the last 2 seasons. I’m going to keep saying this every day until Thursday.

 

[Mr_Knightside]

If the Broncos can go with them for 80 minutes then that gives us some hope but I don’t see us winning it.

I would settle for a game where we throw a few punches and maybe give them a black eye before being overrun late. Honestly getting through a game without any injuries would be the best outcome.

At least we have a forward pack capable of matching them for a decent portion of the game, but our backline will be toast if we can’t stop their momentum in the middle.

 

[blue bags]

knights for the Win

 

[Yosh]

If we're gonna win it, I wonder how... They are such a strong outfit. I don't see where we can beat them to be honest...

So... Us by 22 to 8.

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

They can be beaten but I don't think we'll be the ones to do it.
AOB mentioned that the Sharks shifting it from side to side is what we'll expect from Penrith.
I reckon they'll expose our edges more. Sharks seemed wary about going right out wide.
We'll need a big push up the middle.

Jones debut was this game last year. Draw.
Pearce went off with concussion.

https://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2020/05/29/match-day-blog-knights-v-panthers/

 

[Frederick]

Any good movies on this Thursday night?

 

[mozza91]

Any good movies on this Thursday night?

If we bring our Tigers and Titans form out I believe Channel 9 will be showing a brutal 80 minute long rape scene.

 

[The Axe of Druss]

We’re the only team Penrith haven’t beaten over the last 2 seasons. I’m going to keep saying this every day until Thursday.

They beat us twice in 2019....

 

[mozza91]

They beat us twice in 2019....

The only team they haven’t beaten since the beginning of 2020 then.

 

[Knight76]

Any good movies on this Thursday night?

Isnt that new Mortal Kombat movie out about then?

 

[Zoidberg]

Isnt that new Mortal Kombat movie out about then?

Which will be more brutal?

 

[The Axe of Druss]

I have no doubt we'll lose this one but i dont think it will be as big a blowout as some are expecting

The Donkeys showed that playing tough through the middle can upset Penrith's rhythm and as long as out backs can at least be competent in defence then there is a good chance of keeping the points down

 

[Jono078]

Hoping we don't lose by 13+. That's where my generous expectations are at.