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Rd 16 vs Souths

betcats

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His performance better improve a lot if he comes back.

It would make sense, we drop Sowie and the following week our two halves both play really well and are big parts in securing us a win therefore its time to rush Sowie back. Penrith coaching 101.
 

Devilous

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He was ok in the reserves match last week. Didn't set the world on fire against the team coming dead last..... but kicked well and scored a try. However if south's just run over the top of him on the goal line, whats the point of him coming straight back into first grade?
 

BxTom

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This is the bare minimum. No more Peachy next to Soward please!

Yes, agree. Soward doesn't have a problem (or should I say his defense is not such a problem?) when a good defender is next to him - Idris for example. But I wonder if Wallace is just saying this to put doubt in the mind of the South's coach?

Tom.
 

Nealo 12

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Only reason I could see the coach bringing him back is for goal kicking. We've suffered a bit in the last game.
 

Thirsty Panther

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Griffin doesn't want to put any extra pressure on Cleary by adding goal kicking to his responsibilities.

Given time thou I'm sure Cleary will take over the kicking.
 
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Griffin doesn't want to put any extra pressure on Cleary by adding goal kicking to his responsibilities.

Given time thou I'm sure Cleary will take over the kicking.

I really hate this attitude from a coach though , if you're in the team you should be available for anything. It's first grade not a development team.
 

mxlegend99

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Griffin doesn't want to put any extra pressure on Cleary by adding goal kicking to his responsibilities.

Given time thou I'm sure Cleary will take over the kicking.

What's the difference between goalkicking in Under 20s and NRL? Same field. Same posts. Same angles. Opposition are irrelevant.

The area that would be most consistent between grades is goal kicking.
 

Kilkenny

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What's the difference between goalkicking in Under 20s and NRL? Same field. Same posts. Same angles. Opposition are irrelevant.

The area that would be most consistent between grades is goal kicking.

There is a huge difference and nothing to do with the width of the posts.

It is a lot easier to kick for goal when you are leading by 40 or 50 as has been the case in our NYC side. That's why Cleary is not kicking. One thing at a time.
 

TalentScout

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There we go I found a link on the rumour.
Soward set for NRL return, says Wallace

James Segeyaro may be on his way to the Super League but Penrith teammate Jamie Soward looks set for an NRL return this weekend. Both players have been out of favour in recent weeks at the Panthers, but while there are reports linking Segeyaro to Leeds, Soward?s banishment from the top grade is almost over, with halfback Peter Wallace revealing the team have been preparing as though he will be facing South Sydney on Friday night.
?I think things will just depend on how the boys pull up from Origin, what team takes the field, but we?ve been preparing all week as if Jamie will be playing so you never know,? said Wallace, who will make his 200th NRL appearance in the match.

Its from Wallace's mouth but it could happen.

Greg Inglis is praying this is true.. GI owns Sowie.



Love the bloke but this is his last chance. Please put him next to Yeo

Watch the cowboys game. Putting Yeo next to Soward doesn't help.

Soward has had a defensive problem ever since he made grade. He's been coached by some of the best. (Wayne Bennett etc) He's been dropped time and time again at every club for the same 2 reasons.
1. His defence.
2. (Inconsistent) He's a highlight player and doesn't follow team instruction.

Ask the Dragons supporters, and before them, the Roosters supporters. He's frustrating. You never know which player is going to play.

Sowie has had many years to fix his rugby league. sometimes he's a magician, but unfortunately sometimes he's just an Ian. (No magic) (sorry to all the Ian's) which is disappointing, I for one was hoping Sowie would rejuvenate his career with us, and bring the "magic" we've all witnessed over the years.
Going forward, I'm happy with Cleary in the 7. It's the 6 where we need a quick fix. (The long term is injured)

Moylan shifted into the halves vs Manly and made a massive difference to the outcome, bringing us back into the game and eventually the W at the final whistle.

If the origin players come through unscathed, expect to see Moylan shifting in and out of 5/8.
 

TalentScout

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What's the difference between goalkicking in Under 20s and NRL? Same field. Same posts. Same angles. Opposition are irrelevant.

The area that would be most consistent between grades is goal kicking.


The difference is a few things.
10,000 extra pairs of eyes at the ground.. (Ambience adds to pressure)
And 2 NRL competition points are way more valuable than 2 NYC points.

I have no doubts he has the composure, and I'm also sure the coach has the entire 1st grade squad heckling him during training shots.
It's just a matter of time before he takes the duties. (Maybe as close as this weekend)
 

panthersam

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One of my mates works with a guy that is good friends with Robbie Farrah. He was telling me that Farrah was sending him snapchat's this morning at 5:15am and it looked as though they had hit it pretty hard last night with him particularly mentioning that Maloney and Moylan were fairly tipsy lol

I can only assume Moylan won't be playing on Friday night after hearing something like that?
 

betcats

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I think he will back up if fit. He is 24 and he can sleep for two days before the game. The Soward thing would make more sense if he wasn't backing up though.
 

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