Rd 11 vs Eels (Previews, Spoilers, Post Match Discussion)

[Caged Panther]

Interesting match up this week the Panthers without Gower (and possibly lewis) vs an eels side who's coach has just quit and who will be without Tahu, Hindmarsh and Possibly Grothe.

Personally I'm not feeling confident about this game without Gower. And I really wish Smith had waited a week to quit teams usually fire up under these circumstances.

 

[Schijt hoofd]

I think Lewis and Grothe will both be out.I doubt Cooper and Gasnier will both be passed fit before the weekend,if at all.I think Cayless could be out for Para as well.

I'm not confident about this game,mainly because of our poor form in recent weeks without Gower.With Lewis out too,the chances of Priddo moving to 1/2 increases.Aiton will do well if he was to start at hooker and a few players would have gained some confidence yesterday

 

[Big Mick]

IMO the side for this week:

1. Rhys Wesser
2. Liam Georgetown
3. Danny Galea
4. Luke Lewis - If player...if not....Gordon...Aiton 5/8...test out see if KP is right about his idea....and bring Junior Moors or Matt Bell onto the bench.
5. Luke Rooney
6. Michael Gordon
7. Preston Campbell
8. Joel Clinton
9. Luke Priddis
10. Matthew Cross
11. Shane Rodney
12. Tony Puletua
13. Trent Waterhouse

14. Frank Puletua
15. Craig Stapleton
16. Frank Pritchard
17. Paul Aiton

 

[choc_soldier]

Lewis should be in the centres if he plays. Aiton at 5/8th, and Bell on the bench.

 

[pantherz9103]

I know I've been pretty negative in the past couple of posts I've made, but allow me to be the turncoat that I am deep down and just say please remember:

We smashed the Eels 30-0 in the second half without Gowie, at Parra!

 

[Bob]

Watched NRL Scoreboard last night and Laurie Daley made a few points in regards to the Standby players.
1) Eric Grothe will be the 1st player bought in if Cooper or Gasnier pulled out.
2) Cooper was the most doubtful with the hamstring strain
3) Both players will be given till thursday only to prove their fitness as they don't want Grothe and Lewis playing on friday night if they are to come into the side.

Daley seemed confident Gasnier would play and he was reasonbly confident Cooper would be passed fit.

 

[Big Mick]

I hope Cooper is out then.

 

[lainey]

Tim Smith and Mark Riddell have both been dropped to Premier League for turning up to training drunk....

 

[The Colonel]

ADVISORY
16 May 2006

The Parramatta National Rugby League Club wishes to advise that players Mark Riddell and Tim Smith have today been fined $5000 each for unacceptable off field behaviour.

"They have let a number of people down with their behaviour, and the Club will not tolerate it," Parramatta Chief Executive Denis Fitzgerald said.

Both players have apologized to their team mates, staff and supporters for their behaviour.

Coach Jason Taylor has announced both players have been relegated to Premier League this week.

"Selecting them in the team to play Penrith would send the wrong message to the rest of the players that their actions were acceptable, which clearly they were not," Taylor said.

http://www.parraeels.com.au/news/news1311.asp

Given Grothe and Cayless may be out on top of these two, Hindy and Tahu if we get within cooee of your mob I'll be happy.....

 

[Munky]

f**k!!! Hookey has returned!!!

In the centres aswell.

Rodney appears to be injured which I thought may be the case as he seemed to dissapear in the game vs the Rabbits.

 

[choc_soldier]

1. Rhys Wesser, 2. Michael Gordon, 3. Danny Galea, 4. Lee Hookey (NOOOOO!!!), 5. Luke Rooney, 6. Luke Lewis, 7. Preston Campbell, 8. Joel Clinton, 9. Luke Priddis, 10. Matthew Cross, 11. Frank Pritchard, 12. Tony Puletua (c), 13. Trent Waterhouse. Interchange: 14. Frank Puletua, 15. Craig Stapleton, 16. Matthew Bell (debut), 17. Paul Aiton.

 

[choc_soldier]

The latest player inducted into the "Penrith fraternity"...

MATTHEW BELL

Date of birth: 30/08/81 Place of birth: Brisbane
Position: Second row
Height: 190cm Weight: 108kgs

Junior club: St Brendans
Previous clubs: Souths Logan
Rep Honours: none

Other interests: Cricket, fishing, golf, camping, travel
Life after footy: Running his own business or being a greenkeeper

 

[Caged Panther]

Can't believe Hookey made the side and at centre, hopefully the fact he doesn't have to deal with Presto defending outside him will make him look a bit better than sh*t.

 

[Caged Panther]

Didn't realised bell was that old, not that it matters if he is deserving of a spot.

Here is the eels side.

NRL vs Penrith
@ CUA Stadium on
Fri 19 May @ 7:30pm

1 - Wade McKINNON
2 – Jarryd HAYNE
3 – Brett DELANEY
4 – Luke O’DWYER
5 - Eric GROTHE
6 – John MORRIS
7 – Jeremy SMITH
8 – Fuifui MOIMOI
9 – PJ MARSH
10 – Paul STRINGER
11 – Daniel WAGON
12 – Chad ROBINSON
13 – Glenn MORRISON ©
14 – Zeb TAIA
15 - Dean WIDDERS
16 – Josh CORDOBA
17 – Michael VELLA

 

[cainen]

Pretty much like every week, this is a danger game.

 

[Hurriflatch]

forwards don't usually hit thier staps until they are about 25 anyway.

Hayne is much younger born in February, 1988

 

[Parra Guru]

Good luck again guys.

We've got a few fresh faces which is a positive change for us, so it'll be interesting to see how it all goes!!!

 

[Big Mick]

i'm worried because Parra have named in form players.

I.E. Josh Cordoba, Zeb Taia, Jarrod Hayne and Jeremy Smith

 

[*Sandy*]

I hope Hookey makes you all eat humble pie.

 

[cainen]

I hope Hookey makes you all eat humble pie.

Me too, but I'm not confident he will.