Rd 18 v Storm

[kinghippo]

First half was tough, but what a great turnaround.
I love beating Melbourne.
Smith and Spencer showed how important a good bench is and really brought us back in the game.
Tago man of the match two weeks in a row

 

[Pjf04b]

Kenny and Tago were awesome tonight!

 

[Hamstring awareness]

Fantastic win, did not see that result coming after such a horrible start.

Tago, Crichton, Smith, Leniu outstanding.

Luai had some brilliant touches in the second half.

Cogger did well to recover from that early charge down.

Kenny solid again, brilliant try saving tackle.

Turuva safe as houses under the high ball.

Hosking was great in limited minutes.

Congrats to Peachey on 200 games!

 

[Chins get the wins]

Tago was incredible

 

[Flashstep]

To win like that after having the worst half of footy in a very long time is just awesome. Tago MOTM once again and Lindsay Smith just gets better and better.

 

[Hamstring awareness]

To win like that after having the worst half of footy in a very long time is just awesome. Tago MOTM once again and Lindsay Smith just gets better and better.

We won the first half, diabolical opening ~20 minutes though

 

[Red&BlackBear]

Take aways -

Composure - what a great comeback. The Cowboys and Souths losses would’ve been haunting them at 14-0 down. But the composure of the Panthers to reel it back in and then get back to basics was incredible. The simple stuff works. Master that and you assure yourself every chance of winning a game.

Tago - what’s more to say? This bloke does this stuff most weeks and doesn’t get many wraps. Unit of a player. Machine. Maximum effort in all areas. Takes being beaten by the opposing number personally and aims up after. Great game, 10/10 even with little errors and all.

Hosking - did great in that last 20. I thought his efforts back half of the 2nd half were enormous was in everything.

Luai - awesome second half and his running best. Seems to be playing with freedom.

Kenny - once Peachy came on, the attack flustered. Kenny is adapting and evolving. Lay off him doubters for a few weeks, he is getting better.

Frontrunners - this should shut the haters who say Panthers are front runners. This isn’t the first time they’ve come back from a deficit and beaten a side away from home in this fashion.

Losses -
1 to broncos at 75th min
1 to eels in GP
2 to souths at 80th min
4 to tigers just outplayed
4 to Cowboys in GP
Thats 5 losses by combined 12 points. This side could easily be 100% this season.

Have a wonderful evening Panthers members and fans. Enjoy this one!

 

[John Hamblin]

BEST win of the year so PROUD of OUR team!!!!!!!!!

 

[Chins get the wins]

Sorry to be negative but Peach was awful but IF was are picking 1 utility it's either him or Salmon. Luke is totally out of the picture

 

[ColdWetPanther]

BEST win of the year so PROUD of OUR team!!!!!!!!!

Playing great the last few weeks. Love the short kicks behind the line if the opposition is going to rush up…

 

[Thirsty Panther]

I think we can thank the Rugby League Gods for that win.
After that abomination of a decision for Nelsons try we were never headed .

 

[martielang]

Ridiculous effort from all involved.

 

[mxlegend99]

This is a good reminder as to why I try not to read this forum during the game.

fair bit of dribble going on.

How did Luke go tonight? Still on track to be better than Api next year?

 

[martielang]

Sorry to be negative but Peach was awful but IF was are picking 1 utility it's either him or Salmon. Luke is totally out of the picture

Take another couple of endones mate and open your heart. He dropped one ball, that’s unders for Peach. Thought he was good other than that.

 

[Chins get the wins]

Craig Bellamy sounds like a broken man and I love hearing it. Eat shit you cheating dog

 

[Iamback]

Your boy doing doing his thing @Iamback
Luai has a had cracking second half

He just needs some space

 

[Fangs]

The pink jersey has Melbourne favourites here

My favourite overheard quote at Marvel Stadium tonight was 'Which team is the pink one?'

Yes, AFL isn't the only sport in the world.

 

[Iamback]

Sorry to be negative but Peach was awful but IF was are picking 1 utility it's either him or Salmon. Luke is totally out of the picture

We saw tonight.

Turuva limping
Sorro went off

That is why that bench balance is our best

 

[Fangs]

We were outplayed for 30 minutes I felt. Then I think 6 unanswered tries? Many of them soft. The Storm simply aren't the team they used to be and I'm still just realising that.

At the ground Leinu, To'o and Luai looked big. Tago backed up with a big performance again. Crichton good too. Very good win from 14 zip.

 

[Iamback]

Take another couple of endones mate and open your heart. He dropped one ball, that’s unders for Peach. Thought he was good other than that.

He didn't miss a tackle, Playing in the middle is all you really ask for