Rd.20 v Rabbitohs

[Munky]

Now that we know Brad Schneider can play Lock we'll all sleep better about resting Yeo.

 

[Sime_11]

Alamoti is too good to leave out of this team - play him at Centre inside To'o

Leave Milky and Mclean together - they are getting better and more dangerous each week

Sorro off the Bench if available - Garns & Paps 2nd row - Garns goes to centre if one of the backs goes down and Sorro plays the remainder minutes on the edge.

dont like BS in 13 relieving Yeo - too slow & predictable in attack - Cole would be a better fit at 13 relieving Yeo (hell id take Laurie at 13 in attack)

 

[BossleyPanther]

I would give To'o another week

 

[betcats]

I agree, let Bizza get fully fit, Alamoti is a very capable back up. If we go deep in finals we will need Bizza fit coming up with 250m

Edit: Forgot about Tagos suspension, worst timing, he is on his best run of form since mid 2023.

 

[betcats]

After Laurie's performance id be tempted to rest Dylan also if he is carrying anything

 

[soc123_au]

I'd risk resting whoever needs it and look to play Nath and Yeo sparingly. Souths are in a massive hole, I cant see that changing much this week.

It would amuse me Ivan resting players and giving the rest of the comp the finger as well. Last a touch over a month ago and now cruising in the 8 and resting when needed ready to curb stomp all the pretenders in September.

 

[Fangs]

To rest or not to rest...

Rabbitohs edge attack is still very good particularly on the left. They've scored 71% of their tries down the left side which is easily the highest in the comp by comparison.

So our right edge defence has Cleary on one leg and a new centre. Maybe no Martin as well? Bit of a mess. Big decisions to weigh up there.

Are we better off with Garner or Alamoti at centre against the Rabbitohs? Will Garner have the speed to slide across in time? Not sure.

 

[betcats]

To me Bizza has not looked fit since origin started. I do think we need to let him rest that hammy, could easily pull it and miss 6-10 weeks. Is Sorro back? Id run Garner at centre to rest Biz if so.

 

[globalpanther]

To me Bizza has not looked fit since origin started. I do think we need to let him rest that hammy, could easily pull it and miss 6-10 weeks. Is Sorro back? Id run Garner at centre to rest Biz if so.

Sorro is back.

 

[BossleyPanther]

I agree, let Bizza get fully fit, Alamoti is a very capable back up. If we go deep in finals we will need Bizza fit coming up with 250m

Edit: Forgot about Tagos suspension, worst timing, he is on his best run of form since mid 2023.

But Garner does well too and is fit, sorro is back too I think

 

[Murraymob1]

Bit of a twist McLean has been carving up in the centers his battle with Crighton was epic.jenkins also is on fire why not pair them up bring alomotti on the wing

 

[Fangs]

Very interesting decisions made.

They've got with extra speed out wide with Alamoti. To'o is back in. Cleary and Yeo both out.

Resting in batches. Makes this week's game a lot tougher to win.

1. Dylan EDWARDS (c) - sponsored by Zenn Ability
2. Tom JENKINS - sponsored by Protech Locksmiths
3. Paul ALAMOTI - sponsored by CC Tyres
4. Casey McLEAN - sponsored by Granville Plastamasta
5. Brian TO'O - sponsored by Casella Express
6. Blaize TALAGI - sponsored by Penrith City Tyres & Auto
7. Brad SCHNEIDER - sponsored by Wisdom Dental & Denture Clinic
8. Moses LEOTA - sponsored by Gourmet Meat Company
9. Mitch KENNY (c) - sponsored by Potter Automotive
10. Lindsay SMITH - sponsored by Eather Group
11. Scott SORENSEN - sponsored by Café at Lewers
12. Luke GARNER - sponsored by Uphire
13. Isaiah PAPALI'I - sponsored by Wright Way Plumbing & Civil

14. Daine LAURIE - sponsored by Montana Signs
15. Liam HENRY - sponsored by Chemtools
16. Luron PATEA - sponsored by Loan Talk Home Loans
17. Matt EISENHUTH - sponsored by Hertz

18. Jack COLE - sponsored by We Love Kitchen
19. Luke SOMMERTON - sponsored by Kennect Electrical
20. Mavrik GEYER - sponsored by Panthers Foundation
21. Harry HASSETT - sponsored by Panthers Foundation
22. Preston RIKI - sponsored by Panthers Foundation

 

[mxlegend99]

Ivan resting Yeo and Cleary. Tago suspended. Martin injured.

Could very well lose this game.

 

[Luke Bowden]

That’s interesting…. I can’t say I’m filled with confidence given we are playing a Wayne Bennett coached team.

 

[PANTHERMIKE]

Should get the job done without Cleary and Yeo. But everyone needs to step up here!

 

[ColdWetPanther]

I am happy to rest the guys.

Actually, got all the way to 17 before swearing… Do we need three front rowers on the bench?

 

[Black Panther]

Hopefully Cole to 14 to replace Laurie, covers more positions.

 

[soc123_au]

Wasn't expecting that. Resting Cleary and Yeo together is an interesting call.

As long as the defence is on point we could throw Laurie on with Blaize in the halves if we need to score a try in the final 10 to go up 4 -0

 

[Black Panther]

Penrith might as well run without a 14, they never get used anyway. Laurie is a Fullback or nothing.

 

[Panfa]

I have no issue with resting some players after a tough origin series.But to rest both captains in the same game is a bit strange.I hope our defence coach has come up with a way to stop south's left edge.Watch for the latrell long ball to Johnston on the wing.Souths have there own injury concerns and are missing a few players but there backline is still dangerous.We can't afford a loss here it's a must win game.