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Thirsty Panther

Thirsty Panther

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Exsilium said:
That being said, its the Storm and they don't do the whole losing thing well.
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I use to right off the Storm.
Every year since Inglis left them, I though no chance they recover from so and so leaving.
Think Slater, Cronk etc.
I just don't trust Bellamy, he will pull something out.
 
Iamback

Iamback

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Thirsty Panther said:
I use to right off the Storm.
Every year since Inglis left them, I though no chance they recover from so and so leaving.
Think Slater, Cronk etc.
I just don't trust Bellamy, he will pull something out.
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They have a high priced spine, They will win enough games to make the 8.
 
Fangs

Fangs

Coach
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Exsilium said:
It's simple. Structures are tight and they stick to the high percentage style of football. A trademark of Bennett coached sides.

All he would be wanting is to see consistency, then as the season goes on, they will open up and be more expansive.

The key will be their depth and fitness as the season progresses. I don't like the term 'dads army' but he has certainly added the right type of footballer in that they know how to win and what to do when the game swings.
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Plan A to secure a big fish was a fail. But you are right about the recruitment. He has a hardened and experienced forward pack.

They won't be too affected by the rep season you would think. Just injuries to look out for.
 
Munky

Munky

Coach
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Fangs said:
Plan A to secure a big fish was a fail. But you are right about the recruitment. He has a hardened and experienced forward pack.

They won't be too affected by the rep season you would think. Just injuries to look out for.
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Rep season could be interesting this year.

The Broncos will be hammered you imagine. If Cleary isn't available Reynolds is the next best pick for NSW.

With no SOS this year it'll be tough for us as well.

IMO Penrith 2022 is the best managed club season by any team I've seen. The club clearly planned around the Origin period which allowed the big gap on the ladder. This directly lead to the resting of star players with niggles. Hell we were able to play the reserve grade team in the final round!

The NRL may consider a two week to the GF with the new concussion stand down. Penrith 2022 showed that weeks off don't make negative difference.
 
Fangs

Fangs

Coach
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Munky said:
Rep season could be interesting this year.

The Broncos will be hammered you imagine. If Cleary isn't available Reynolds is the next best pick for NSW.

With no SOS this year it'll be tough for us as well.

IMO Penrith 2022 is the best managed club season by any team I've seen. The club clearly planned around the Origin period which allowed the big gap on the ladder. This directly lead to the resting of star players with niggles. Hell we were able to play the reserve grade team in the final round!

The NRL may consider a two week to the GF with the new concussion stand down. Penrith 2022 showed that weeks off don't make negative difference.
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I agree.

On the Broncos, they didn't handle post rep sesson/injuries well at all in 2022. They were hot to start the season last year as well. Walsh is a great pick up and I expect they will go a step forward this year.

It is true that you need a bit if experience with that. You could argue Penrith took their time learning it from 2016-2020. They look prepared and I'm sure there are plans for every contingency.
 
Fangs

Fangs

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age.s said:
Just on the Warriors, shouldn't be underestimated what some stability in terms of location can do for players.

They deserve a good season given what they sacrificed the past few years.
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Totally right.

Its underestimated how much damage covid did to the Warriors. It completely destroyed their recruitment. They are definately owed a lot by the NRL. Hoping things turn around for them but it will be a long process for them.
 
Iamback

Iamback

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Fangs said:
Plan A to secure a big fish was a fail. But you are right about the recruitment. He has a hardened and experienced forward pack.

They won't be too affected by the rep season you would think. Just injuries to look out for.
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They have some gun kids behind the old guys too
 
Iamback

Iamback

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Munky said:
Rep season could be interesting this year.

The Broncos will be hammered you imagine. If Cleary isn't available Reynolds is the next best pick for NSW.

With no SOS this year it'll be tough for us as well.

IMO Penrith 2022 is the best managed club season by any team I've seen. The club clearly planned around the Origin period which allowed the big gap on the ladder. This directly lead to the resting of star players with niggles. Hell we were able to play the reserve grade team in the final round!

The NRL may consider a two week to the GF with the new concussion stand down. Penrith 2022 showed that weeks off don't make negative difference.
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That is why we need to start the year well, lack of depth in the squad

It smashed the Broncos last year, Surely they learn't from it
 
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