Our Side!

[Big Mick]

Mar 13 - Here is the Penrith side named for Round 1 against the Sharks on Saturday night at Toyota Park (7.30pm kick-off):

1st Grade
1. Rhys Wesser, 2. Nick Youngquest, 3. Michael Gordon, 4. Luke Lewis, 5. Luke Rooney, 6. Peter Wallace, 7. Craig Gower, 8. Joel Clinton, 9. Luke Priddis, 10. Frank Puletua, 11. Matthew Cross, 12. Tony Puletua, 13. Trent Waterhouse. Interchange (from): 14. Junior Moors, 15. Brendan Worth, 16. Nathan Smith, 17. Paul Aiton, 18. Matthew Bell

Premier League - Bye

Jersey Flegg (v Sharks)
1. Jarrod Sammut, 2. Junior Tia Kilifi, 3. Geoff Daniela, 4. Michael Jennings, 5. Sonny Tuigamala, 6. Masada Iosefa, 7. Nathan Pill, 8. Charles Enosi, 9. Shannon Wood, 10. Tim Grant, 11. Brendan Hlad, 12. Joseph Paulo, 13. Jamie Theoharous. Interchange (from): 14. Shane Blackett, 15. Michael Leeds, 16. Victor Penitani, 17. Dave Rota, 18. Jarrod Searson, 19. Tupou Peaua, 20. Chris Ward

 

[Big Mick]

Worth and Smith...interesting

I feel Norrie was quite hard done by.

Nathan Smith on the bench? That is weird to say the least

i'm happy Moors is there

How much are Flegg gonna dominate with Sammut, Tia Kilifi, Jennings, Grant, Daniella, Hlad and Paulo in there. IMO the Flegg backline is just as good, if not better than the First Grade one.

 

[Panthers_God]

Our bench will be an impact on the game.

Most of the successful teams have always had good impact off the bench, hopefully we will get this.

Youngquest and Gordon playing on the same side would look quite small in defense. I know Gordon is a better than average defender but against much larger opposition they could struggle.

 

[*Sandy*]

House remains at Lock. Wallace over Firman.

Looking forward to it.

 

[NK Arsenal]

The only change I would make is Firman for Wallace.

 

[*Sandy*]

I wonder why there is 18 players named?

 

[Caged Panther]

I don't think I would have picked that as the side Matt Elliot would have picked in a million years. But then again I guess we haven't been used to the unexpecteded over the last few years.

Honestly expected to see Firman get the nod ahead of Wallace, interested to see how Gordon handles centre and interesting to see how Smith fits into the plans if he makes the cut come saturday night.

 

[Panthers_God]

I think Smith will play as a running forward.

 

[Mr Angry]

SHARKS TEAM vs PANTHERS

1 David Simmons
2 Fraser Anderson
3 Ben Pomeroy
4 Josh Hannay
5 Luke Covell
6 Adam Dykes
7 Brett Kimmorley
8 Ben Ross
9 Kevin Kingston
10 Luke Douglas
11 Reece Williams
12 Lance Thompson
13 Greg Bird

Interchange -
14 Craig Stapleton
15 Phil Leuluai
16 Cameron Ciraldo
17 Brett Kearney
19 Dustin Cooper
21 Isaac De Gois


The opposition.

May the better team win.

 

[*Sandy*]

Cheers Mr Angry.

Maybe Firman's injured CP? A poster mentioned it on PI.

 

[Caged Panther]

Nah his not injured I think Wallace is just first choice no doubt in part because he got more game time in the trials.

 

[mxlegend99]

May the better team win.

We intend to

LOL.

At this point, i just can't wait to watch some footy. Elliot sure named a surprising side, so it's going to be interesting for Panthers fans.

 

[lsta5838]

Does anyone know who is injured for us? Peewee, Frank the Tank and Rodney... anyone else??

 

[herbert henry1908]

hopefully jennings can get some match fitness to come into the side in round 2 , im really looking forward to that.

I'm happy for peter wallace after last years injury though , i hope he has a good game!

cant wait.

 

[Caged Panther]

Here is a really short interview with Elliot from PI about why he picked Moor, Smith and Worth.

Mar 13 - Matthew Elliot spoke exclusively to PI today about the selection of Moors, Smith and Worth.

PI: You've named three players who are going to make their debut for the Panthers, one of them will be making his NRL first grade debut - what comments can you offer about those players?

Elliott: "The thing I suppose, the comment across the board is, what we did is set out before the trial process saying that whoever played well in the trials was going to get the opportunity to play first grade. I’m sharing this decision with you, but all those guys made the decision for themselves.

"Junior in particular is a young guy who has been at the club for a while and perhaps felt like he’d stagnated. He’s getting his opportunity to make his debut as a result of his application from the pre-season and how he played in the trials. He was outstanding.

"Nathan Smith and Worthy, again these guys are coming off the bench - Worthy has been really good for us in the trial process. He hasn’t played a lot of first grade footy, he’s already shown his value to us. And Nathan Smith has great utility value as an outside back and a back rower and again, he had two really good trials. I’m excited for them, particularly Junior making his first grade debut, it’s a big thing and he’s a local junior and (I’m) really happy for all three of them."

http://www.panthers.com.au/default.aspx?id=3&ArticleID=382

 

[mxlegend99]

Word. I'm not sure on Smith and Worth yet, but Moors i'm pumped too see play. Hope he nails a spot on our bench. I think he will be another Frank Pritchard

 

[choc_soldier]

I'm happy with that line up.

There must be an injury if there is an 18 man squad, unless Elliott is deciding to make the Sharks guess right up until kick off. But it's great to see Moors finally get a run... he'll do good!

I was amongst those who thought Jennings would play - but I could see the reasons why. Once he starts ripping it up in PL, he'll be demanding a spot!

 

[Panther]

Jennings has been out injured recently so I don't suppose they would bring him straight back into firsts.

 

[Munky]

The bench looks aweful.

Starting line up looks ok.

 

[Sheilas, Wogs and Poofter]

IMO the Flegg backline is just as good, if not better than the First Grade one.

Your f**king kidding,right?