Rd.20 v Rabbitohs

[ColdWetPanther]

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

Except if the specific situation they are in the team to address occurs.

Laurie scored two tries playing on the wing but coming off the bench after McLean’s HIA in Vegas. We lose that game and we aren’t in the 8 today.

 

[BxTom]

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.

Cleary has been playing on one leg for weeks and Yeoe ison the point of burning out. I would rather chance losing this game and having these two on deck than the possible alternative.

 

[Murraymob1]

The boys will get up Bennett was a great coach but he is fading fast his club sits at the bottom
In al
3 grades

 

[Chins]

The boys will get up Bennett was a great coach but he is fading fast his club sits at the bottom
In al
3 grades

Wayne will exploit the f**k out of us playing without a 7. 50/50 game

 

[Chins]

And if Ivan didn't grind Yeo into the dirt every week for the last 5 years he wouldn't need to rest now. Im amazed hes doing it, I deadset thought he hated the bloke.

 

[Girds89]

I think eiso will go to lock..

Garner to the bench.

I really really hope daine either gets 20mins at lock playing as an extra ball player..or if we are going well gives edwards an early mark.

 

[Fangs]

Getting flashbacks of Daine playing middle against Manly at Brookvale last year. Got flattened a number of times. If Tatola or Kolomatangi see Laurie they are running straight for him.

Schneider can do the job slightly better in the middle. Use him there defensively and play Daine wider when you bring him on.

Sommerton might end up the guy who plays 14. Kenny to the middle.

 

[Chins]

Getting flashbacks of Daine playing middle against Manly at Brookvale last year. Got flattened a number of times. If Tatola or Kolomatangi see Laurie they are running straight for him.

Schneider can do the job slightly better in the middle. Use him there defensively and play Daine wider when you bring him on.

Sommerton might end up the guy who plays 14. Kenny to the middle.

9.Sommerton
13.Kenny

Might be worth a go

 

[Fangs]

9.Sommerton
13.Kenny

Might be worth a go

Whoever starts you play both in tandem when Sommerton is on the field. Kenny does the 80 like normal.

 

[globalpanther]

Lindsay will play lock like in NZ, PAPALII or Soro up front.

 

[Chins]

Lindsay will play lock like in NZ, PAPALII or Soro up front.

You'd move Lindsay after his best game in 2025?

 

[Sime_11]

its a good test for this squad - we're on a roll, confidence is up, but no captains - good to see how the team handles being the favourite tag. we shocked the Wahs but we played on the underdog tag - definitely cant do that on Friday night

its a good challenge from Ivan

just get it done boys

 

[globalpanther]

You'd move Lindsay after his best game in 2025?

No Yeo, Lindsay normally plays lock these days. Not saying I personally would or wouldn’t but it’s what Ivan does.

 

[globalpanther]

its a good test for this squad - we're on a roll, confidence is up, but no captains - good to see how the team handles being the favourite tag. we shocked the Wahs but we played on the underdog tag - definitely cant do that on Friday night

its a good challenge from Ivan

just get it done boys

Dyl & Bizza to step up.

 

[MrBlack]

Wins against both the Dogs and Wahs have bought us a little breathing space.

A loss this week wont hurt too much. Resting Yeo and Cleary is probably opportunistic based on our recent wins.

In saying that, the team we have named should be good enough to win.

 

[Hairy Hamburger]

Nice to see Dylan Edwards named as Co-Captain.

Well deserved, an absolute warrior.

 

[Frankus]

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

Schneider will now setup 5 tries just to spite you! Hopefully not all 5 are for the bunnies…

 

[CCJohnC]

Nice to see Dylan Edwards named as Co-Captain.

Well deserved, an absolute warrior.

Also Kenny as Co-Captain.

 

[betcats]

I dont mind it tbh, bunnies fairly decimated. This might be our best chance to rest Yeo. Wouldve liked to see Biz left out also tbh. Wish we would give Cole a shot at 14 with Yeo out, No sommo to play hooker if we want to move Kenny.

 

[martielang]

I’m never confident against the bunnies. Always seem to roll us unexpectedly.