Penrith v Souths semi final

[billypilgrimnz]

If we lose, all of the more defensive sides will end up on the same side of the draw (Us, Eels, Storm), while the more freely attacking, defensively suspect teams will be on the other (Souths, Manly, Roosters).

Well, kinda, given that Storm are also freely attacking. But you know what I mean.

We better not f**king lose. I hope Staines scores a hattrick.

 

[The_Frog]

It is for this reason why Grandpa Bennett is having his whinge.

Bennett said nothing of this last time we played them. All he talked about was the downtown penalty. This is just something he's cooked up this week ahead of a big game. He is renowned for it. I doubt Sutton will be fooled.

 

[kinghippo]

Bennett said nothing of this last time we played them. All he talked about was the downtown penalty. This is just something he's cooked up this week ahead of a big game. He is renowned for it. I doubt Sutton will be fooled.

I think Ivan's argument about the late shots on the kickers trumps Bennett's whinge.
If they get to put more pressure on Nathan they will give away more penalties.

 

[GongPanther]

If we lose, all of the more defensive sides will end up on the same side of the draw (Us, Eels, Storm), while the more freely attacking, defensively suspect teams will be on the other (Souths, Manly, Roosters).

Well, kinda, given that Storm are also freely attacking. But you know what I mean.

We better not f**king lose. I hope Staines scores a hattrick.

We'll be giving them a fist beating. A performance to better Melbourne's demolition of Manly from last night. Bennett has poked a stick into the Lion's cage. The players will be right up for this with controlled aggression.

 

[Girds89]

The wayne better factor cant be underestimated.

Eg, origin last year. He has a remarkable ability at getting teams up when they are the underdogs.

Tipping fish for a big game today. Hes been quiet since coming back. I think we will see him return to beast mode today.

 

[murraymob]

Leota in doubt may be a last minute withdrawal

 

[Girds89]

Leota in doubt may be a last minute withdrawal

Far out. We arent having much luck. Do you know what with?

 

[murraymob]

Far out. We arent having much luck. Do you know what with?

Leg injury he got during training

 

[TheRiff]

No Moses, Surely now Kiks will start. Also should be Leinu and TPJ both off the bench

 

[Girds89]

Leg injury he got during training

No good. Any idea how serious?

Its a tough one whether he should be rested or not if its just precautionary.

Really is soo soo impirtant we win today.

 

[Fangs]

If Leota is out its Eisenhuth straight into the starting side for mine. I wouldn't mess around anymore with the bench as we already know the games with Martin and Kikau.

 

[murraymob]

No good. Any idea how serious?

Its a tough one whether he should be rested or not if its just precautionary.

Really is soo soo impirtant we win today.

Dont know it’s a tough one we need to win or we go over the the storm side off draw

 

[Girds89]

Dont know it’s a tough one we need to win or we go over the the storm side off draw

Have to win today. Absolutley have to.

If dylan was playing injured or carrying an i jury the decision to play him last week in a nothing game was brain dead. Like as dumb as it gets.

For mine, unless its ligament damage or a strained muscle. Leota has to play. Not point resting him if its just soreness or a small niggle.

Needle him up and get him out there.

The players need to look at this like a do or die game.

If they have the attitude that we will just get another chance if we lose, well not only will we probably lose but id say we definitley wont get past the storm if we do.

 

[Smug Panther]

Dont know it’s a tough one we need to win or we go over the the storm side off draw

We have to beat Melbourne to win the comp, doesn't matter when we do it

 

[billypilgrimnz]

We have to beat Melbourne to win the comp, doesn't matter when we do it

Pretty much. If we win today, I can't see the Eels or Souths troubling them in the preliminary final. I know the Eels are unbeaten against them this season, but no way they go three in a row. I think they will get demolished.

 

[Saffy]

He waffles on a bit, but he knows his shit.

After seeing Melbourne play last night ,I don't give any other team a chance except for sths because they are not predictable , I just hope Cleary doesn't get the protected species treatment ,and ref doesn't miss his shoulder charges and forward passes ! Should be a good game asking as ref does his job .

 

[soc123_au]

After seeing Melbourne play last night ,I don't give any other team a chance except for sths because they are not predictable , I just hope Cleary doesn't get the protected species treatment ,and ref doesn't miss his shoulder charges and forward passes ! Should be a good game asking as ref does his job .

Souths are very predictable. Shut down Walker for 20 minutes and he implodes with the rest of the team to follow.

 

[billypilgrimnz]

It would be nice to not have a slow start for a change, but I guess that is the nature of the team; we are not a naturally attacking team and rely heavily on pressure and structures, which become more influential as the game wears on.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Leota in doubt may be a last minute withdrawal

Oh dear not good. What's the problem ?

 

[Bodhi]

If Leota is out its Eisenhuth straight into the starting side for mine. I wouldn't mess around anymore with the bench as we already know the games with Martin and Kikau.

If Leota does drop out, I’d like to see Tago come in. Martin to the front row and Tago to bench.