R15 FNF - Warriors v Panthers *SPOILERS*

[Timmah]

LU LIVE UPDATE >
http://www.leagueunlimited.com/liveupdate.php?matchid=155

GAME > Warriors v Penrith
WHEN > Friday 22 June, 8:00pm Local (6:00pm AEST)
WHERE > MT SMART STADIUM, PENROSE, AUCKLAND NZ
MEDIA > CHANNEL NINE DELAY, LeagueUnlimited LIVE UPDATE
TIX > www.ticketek.co.nz

Warriors
1 WADE McKINNON, 2 PATRICK AH VAN, 3 TONY MARTIN, 4 SIMON MANNERING, 5 MANU VATUVEI, 6 MICHAEL WITT, 7 GRANT ROVELLI, 8 EVARN TUIMAVAVE, 9 NATHAN FIEN, 10 STEVE PRICE (c), 11 LOUIS ANDERSON, 12 LOGAN SWANN, 13 MICHEAL LUCK
Int - 14 GEORGE GATIS, 15 SAM RAPIRA, 16 EPALAHAME LAUAKI, 17 WAIRANGI KOOPU

Panthers
1. Rhys Wesser, 2. Michael Gordon, 3. Michael Jennings, 4. Luke Lewis, 5. Nick Youngquest, 6. Maurice Blair, 7. Craig Gower (c), 8. Joel Clinton, 9. Paul Aiton, 10. Frank Puletua, 11. Junior Moors, 12. Tony Puletua, 13. Nathan Smith
Int - 14. Tim Grant, 15. Frank Pritchard, 17. Keith Peters, 18. Geoff Daniella, 19. Richie Williams

STEVE CLARK
Sideline Officials: Steve Chiddy, David Abood
Video Referee: Tim Mander


PREMIER LEAGUE > Lions v Panthers, 5:45pm Local (3:45pm AEST)
JERSEY FLEGG > Bears v Panthers @ North Sydney, 1:00pm Sat

 

[Dr Crane]

This crowd isn't going to be too flash.

Theres a thunderstorm over Auckland now and the forecast is pretty poor. I think there is even some hail coming down.

 

[bula_stormer]

Panthers imo but both teams are inconsistent, i initially picked Penrith but now after hearing what the weather is like maybe the Warriors since they were ok in the rain last week.

 

[Jobdog]

The two most inconsistent teams in the comp going head to head ;-)

Absolutely no idea who's going to win this one, but the weather is swinging me towards the Warriors. Though the only time the Panthers win is when they're not meant to.

 

[Dutchy]

Warriors to win penalty count 22-14
Warriros to make most errors - 16-12

Warriors to win 10-4

 

[mxlegend99]

Warriors to win Penalty count 12 to 4
Panthers to win Error count 21 to 13

Warriors to win game 24 to 6.

We're using a two forward bench against a massive forward pack. Warriors have Steve Price. We're screwed. Need a 4 forward bench, not a centre, a utilty and 2 forwards.

 

[Dutchy]

Warriors to win Penalty count 12 to 4

Not enough penalties for a Steve Clark match

 

[Martli]

And Louis anderson is playing, he'll give away at least 7.

 

[JJ]

This crowd isn't going to be too flash.

Theres a thunderstorm over Auckland now and the forecast is pretty poor. I think there is even some hail coming down.

The concert afterwards should help - but the weather is complete sh*t.

Panthers have an excellent record against the Warriors in recent years (mind you, who doesn't?) Whoever loses this game should be banned from making the top 8

 

[JoeD]

Was hail/thunder earlier but skies have cleared. Crowd might be boosted by free with match ticket concert after (shihad). Still a bit cold. Right now its showing 12 degrees, feels like 10 with wind. By match time that should fall well into single digits. I'm picking Warriors. Last 2 weeks they have only conceded 6 points, plus they have Pricey.

 

[JoeD]

Spoke too soon, its pissing down again.

 

[mxlegend99]

Not enough penalties for a Steve Clark match

Penrith will get between a half and a third of whatever the Warriors do.

We wont hold the ball long enough for the Warriors to give away too many penalties.

We have a great record against them. But we had a great record against the Tigers, and still lost to them, in dry conditions.

 

[Manu Vatuvei]

Weather is awful. But hey, it's FNF, we're coming off a win, and there's a free concert afterwards, so ffs hopefully it'll be a decent crowd

 

[hindmarsh4pm]

a free concert afterwards? that sounds pretty good lol, yeah should get a big crowd in. either way the warriors should be to strong for the out of sort panthers they are really in a crisis lol warriors comfortably they are a better team than most think

 

[byrne_rovelli_fan82]

Hopefully we get more than last week's bunch @ Shark Park

 

[Dr Crane]

This weather is alternating between hell and a beautiful day for footy.

 

[Panther_Daz]

We're using a two forward bench against a massive forward pack. Warriors have Steve Price. We're screwed. Need a 4 forward bench, not a centre, a utilty and 2 forwards.

I think Daniela and Peters being on the bench is a good tactic.

The Warriors forwards are big, and some of them struggle to move laterally in the defensive line. Peters IMO is the best hooker at the club, watch for him to get out from dummy half alot and create oppurtunities with his footwork and skill.

Late in the game expect to see Lewis or Jennings shift to 5/8,Blair to lock and Daniela into the centres.

 

[jimmy_the_greek]

tipped the warriors for this one, good luck to both sides.

 

[panthersballboy]

Who knows whats going to happen with these two teams. I will say it should be an enjoyable game to watch if both sides start throwing the ball around a bit. Sounds like it'll be a bit wet over there and Penrith's record in the wet lately is terrible.

 

[Timmah]

LATE MAIL

New Panther Richie Williams has been culled to PL.
Warriors appear to be as per program although that's to be confirmed.