Rd 20 v Dolphins

[Fangs]

Weve won 2 grand finals with him in our spine.

unless you use his money to get Munster to Penrith there will not be any improvement.

Munster would almost certainly increase poker machine revenue.

Only 150 million more needed for a stadium rebuild. Get slapping Cam.

 

[Iamback]

Frustration is a good word for it.

We work the middle, can be boring footy but it was needed. Now we can evolve

 

[WestyLife]

We work the middle, can be boring footy but it was needed. Now we can evolve

Hope you're right. Defence wins comps but you still have to score points.

 

[jane the pain]

Bennett backs Penrith's three-peat chances as Cleary eyes return

Wayne Bennett can see no reason why defending premiers Penrith can’t claim a rare three-peat this season after his Dolphins side went down to an understrength Panthers on Sunday.

www.nrl.com

 

[snickers007]

It's probably too late in the year to be testing but I'd like to see how Cogger handles the bench and playing hooker. He'd be very handy to have in the 17.

Unfortunately his value is providing a solid replacement for Luai and Cleary in case of injury/suspension.
Wouldn't surprise me to see him rested from NSW Cup duties later in the year depending on how their season goes from here.

 

[Old and Disgruntled]

Turuva is in lime for rookie of the year

He's barely made a mistake. He makes half breaks every game. Deadset freak

I like Jenkins but he's not even close.

Jesse and Casey are going to pass Jenkins easy.

Daeon Is a bloke that could go either way.. put it this way under Bellamy he'd play soo.

He has all the skills. Just needs direction to get there

Did Turuva have an NRL appearance in '22? If so he would be ineligible .
Bula for mine.

 

[Chins get the wins]

Turuva makes lots of half break but almost no full ones. I also think he'd have the same issues at centre, he's an out and out fullback. Too good for cup as well so i'd be looking to trade him.....yeah sucks. Just need to see how May comes back and even if he goes down again we have Jenkins and the McClean boys.

 

[Chins get the wins]

What's your thoughts Jane? Got anything offer? Tago to the backrow for example? Come on offer SOMETHING

 

[jane the pain]

What's your thoughts Jane? Got anything offer? Tago to the backrow for example? Come on offer SOMETHING

My exact thoughts. Enjoy your day

 

[martielang]

Not sure what people are expecting from Turuva. Safe as a house at the back under the high ball and takes the tough carries which is the backbone of Panther ball.

 

[The Realist]

He was great only a fortnight ago against Storm and also vs Knights. It can’t always be just about attack though, Luai has been great defensively - far better than majority of the 5’8s in the comp and I’m sure his tackling efficiency will back that up. Plus you risk putting in a player there who sure might set up 2 tries extra but might also leak in 2-3 tries at the same time therefore negating any advantage. food for thought.

Yes. I agree. It was something I was going to mention but my posts are already too long . Luai is probably a top 3 defensive 5/8. Cleary is also #1 or 2 for half backs. Having a 'leaky' half would have considerable negative impact on our team - in fact it would probably be disastrous.

My point would be this. If we had a 5/8 who was very good defensively - and merely 'competent' in attack - that is pretty much what our team requires. You don't have to pay 850K plus for those.

Also given how we have been going with reserve halfbacks for almost 2 seasons straight- one might question the need to have an over 1 million dollar halfback....

It appears that our 'system' does the heavy lifting in this regard.

 

[The Realist]

Not sure what people are expecting from Turuva. Safe as a house at the back under the high ball and takes the tough carries which is the backbone of Panther ball.

Make your assignment down the sideline? It's not the first time he has butchered a try down the sideline by being out of position. To his credit - he is getting better at it.

 

[Red&BlackBear]

Turuva makes lots of half break but almost no full ones. I also think he'd have the same issues at centre, he's an out and out fullback. Too good for cup as well so i'd be looking to trade him.....yeah sucks. Just need to see how May comes back and even if he goes down again we have Jenkins and the McClean boys.

No offence, love your passion but geez some of your comments are so off the mark like ie the above statement - that I wonder if you’re not actually a secret Eels supporter masquerading as a Panthers?!

 

[Chins get the wins]

No offence, love your passion but geez some of your comments are so off the mark like ie the above statement - that I wonder if you’re not actually a secret Eels supporter masquerading as a Panthers?!

Which part is incorrect?

 

[Fangs]

Unfortunately his value is providing a solid replacement for Luai and Cleary in case of injury/suspension.
Wouldn't surprise me to see him rested from NSW Cup duties later in the year depending on how their season goes from here.

I just like what he brings to the table.

It seems certain that we will run with Salmon. And I have a feeling Peachey might be in line for Luke's spot.

 

[Fangs]

All run metres 2023:

NRL Premiership Players Statistics | FOX SPORTS Lab

Players Statistics Table for NRL Premiership

www.foxsports.com.au

Name	Runs	Run Metres
1 D. Edwards	305	3066
2 H. Farnworth	285	2702
3 J. Isaako	280	2668
4 A. Fonua-Blake	276	2657
5 C. Nicoll-Klokstad	301	2627
6 B. To'o	269	2578
7 P. Sami	270	2538
8 S. Turuva	271	2530
9 M. Timoko	231	2513
10 V. Holmes	246	2484

Our kick return metres are crucial to our game plan. Turuva is giving us a great return in this area and he is quite safe under the high ball.

 

[Iamback]

Not sure what people are expecting from Turuva. Safe as a house at the back under the high ball and takes the tough carries which is the backbone of Panther ball.

No doubt he has held his own, Has he locked in a spot longer term is the question?

 

[Iamback]

Hope you're right. Defence wins comps but you still have to score points.

I agree that is my concern with the 3 peat.

Our attack v Roosters and Storm are what gives me hope.

Having our edges settled should allow more creativity outside of just attacking the middle

 

[Iamback]

I just like what he brings to the table.

It seems certain that we will run with Salmon. And I have a feeling Peachey might be in line for Luke's spot.

The bench v Storm was our best balanced and should be the setup going forward

 

[WestyLife]

No offence, love your passion but geez some of your comments are so off the mark like ie the above statement - that I wonder if you’re not actually a secret Eels supporter masquerading as a Panthers?!

He's a reasonable fullback with a lot of potential. Every chance he becomes too expensive to keep especially when he'll be an international FB.