Penrith v Souths semi final

[Fangs]

The old Ivan trick shot…

Big brain rubbish.

 

[Smug Panther]

I mentioned it pre game as an 'idea'. I didn't realise Ivan would make it a pre meditated play. Ridiculous big brain stuff from Ivan.

If you wanted to prove that Nathan doesn't have to kick all the time why not let Burton boot it?

 

[BxTom]

Funny we played horribly had plenty of momentum from the ref against us and still only went down by 6.

As Ivan said in the press conference - they got plenty of leg ups including a pretend crusher tackle. I did notice that Souths had somebody in the Ref's ear all night giving him instructions...

 

[Fangs]

If you wanted to prove that Nathan doesn't have to kick all the time why not let Burton boot it?

Hell knows why. He just listened to Fangs every word my God Ivan.

 

[chrisD]

Kick to sideline every so often, Get a line set to belt them as they bring it back. Did we kick it the grass once? Even if it was the usual they weren't the normal swirling ones. Were just too easy

Yeah they arrange themselves so that you can't find the grass or sideline. Did they find the sideline against us? They only found the grass because Crichton.

 

[murraymob]

Let’s hope Newcastle win .we are no hope of beating parra on tonight’s game

 

[Obey]

@Smug Panther never seen a bigger flog - no matter what happens this year this.

 

[WestyLife]

The pack lacked aggression was the main reason imo. If we meet again I'd start Spencer (if Leota is out)

Leota and Sorensen where missed much more than I thought they'd be.

 

[tripster]

We lost tonight because it became a stop start game. We have thrived since the new rules came in, because it has allowed end to end games without many stoppages. In those games our fitness allows us to slowly get on top of the opposition and then be in complete control of the game by 60 minutes in.

Our Achilles Heel is a stop start game (be it due to penalties or dropped balls). We caused almost all of the stoppages due to errors, high tackles or crushers. Every stoppage gave the Souths pack a rest and allowed them to stay in the game and stopped us getting on top.

I don’t think Martin will get charged for his crusher but I am worried about Yeo. If Yeo gets cited then we will likely be gone next week.

 

[Smug Panther]

@Smug Panther never seen a bigger flog - no matter what happens this year this.

Aww you're cute

 

[The Realist]

The first set was f**king bizzare. Luai's little pop gun kick from our 30m on the 3rd....wtf was that?

We honestly looked like a team that hadn't played together for a while.

Why? We were outcoached. Bennett knew that if they shut down Kikau/Luai, competed well in the middle and didn't make too many errors that we'd have nothing form them.

The true Turning point was Burgess coming onto the field. He bashed our pack, got huge metres and quick play the balls. That also took a lot of the energy away from Yeo who had to defend him more often then not.

Ivan and Nathan had no answers other than pray that something freaky happened.

The way that the Storm have deliberate plays that set up the next play, that then sets up a try is like night and day compared to how we play.

 

[Fangs]

We lost tonight because it became a stop start game. We have thrived since the new rules came in, because it has allowed end to end games without many stoppages. In those games our fitness allows us to slowly get on top of the opposition and then be in complete control of the game by 60 minutes in.

Our Achilles Heel is a stop start game (be it due to penalties or dropped balls). We caused almost all of the stoppages due to errors, high tackles or crushers. Every stoppage gave the Souths pack a rest and allowed them to stay in the game and stopped us getting on top.

The first half felt quick enough, the second half controlled af. We lacked discipline and composure.

It was 10 all halftime. Souths win and I can't point at one player because Patrick Herbert isn't in this game. This game feels like it was won off the field.

 

[unKwn]

Why the f**k are we turning on each other? Some serious knobs in this place

 

[Fangs]

Leota and Sorensen where missed much more than I thought they'd be.

Leinu stays on that bench, did his job very well. Leota straight back in although I won't bag Eisenhuth. He did enough.

 

[Smug Panther]

Leinu stays on that bench, did his job very well. Leota straight back in although I won't bag Eisenhuth. He did enough.

Huth is what he is, can't expect more

 

[Exsilium]

Aww you're cute

You're alright smuggyyyy

 

[WestyLife]

Why the f**k are we turning on each other? Some serious knobs in this place

Yeah it's weird. I've disagreed with Girds plenty but always appreciated what seemed like an exchange of football ideas. Tonight is nuts.

Leinu stays on that bench, did his job very well. Leota straight back in although I won't bag Eisenhuth. He did enough.

110% agreed.

 

[Fangs]

Huth is what he is, can't expect more

But don't start Spencer. His best game is ages and Moses knows his role.

 

[unKwn]

Surprised no ones talking about Liam. he had a shocker. He looks tired

 

[TheRiff]

If you wanted to prove that Nathan doesn't have to kick all the time why not let Burton boot it?

Someone else kicking wasn't the issue, 3rd tackle was. Keep it to the 5th get another kicker in 9 or at FB. That might actually of worked but a 6 kicking is hardly a shock move