RD12 Vs Sea Eagles

[Westernised Panther]

Burns is a good talent that will kick on IMO. But he has had issues lately and needs replacing. Its only minor things that can be fixed... Poor ball control and discipline really.

Ivan tipped his hand last week. We are just going to bide time until we get troops back.

Staines will come in for MWZ if he is fit at a guess. Although MWZ might stay til To'o is fit.

Kikau will push May to the bench. Burton will drop out.

Tetevano if fit replaces Leniu I would think. But personally hope he comes back in for Burns. Leniu is a real beast and i think we could need that against Manly pack.

Based on recent performances. Leniu should definitely remain in the 17 and take Burns spot, leaving Tetevano to slot back in.

That drop ball from Burns towards the end of the game when we were awarded six again in the Titan’s 10m zone was an absolute coach killer.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Leniu has a similar style & body shape to David Fafita. I definitely see him as a second rower as well as a front rower. Whilst he’s young it might suit him better to play on the edges.

 

[Fangs]

A fully fit 17 has Leniu pushing Leota and Tetevano very hard IMO.

If we featured in the grand final today I would pick Tetevano. He wins easily on experience and was brought in for that very reason. Leniu is at the least matching Leota right now.

 

[martielang]

Leniu has a similar style & body shape to David Fafita. I definitely see him as a second rower as well as a front rower. Whilst he’s young it might suit him better to play on the edges.

I don't see it personally. Leniu is nuggety ala smokin' Joe, Fifita is more of an athletic build. Not saying he definitely couldn't work in the back row but IMO I can't see it.

 

[herbert henry1908]

I don't see it personally. Leniu is nuggety ala smokin' Joe, Fifita is more of an athletic build. Not saying he definitely couldn't work in the back row but IMO I can't see it.

Well Fifita & Leniu are listed as basically the same height and weight.

Fifita is 6’1, 107kg

Leniu is 6’0, 109kg

Spencer’s wiki says he’s 119kg, but his panthers profile says 109kg. I think wiki is probably wrong.

https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/penrith-panthers/spencer-leniu/

 

[betcats]

He is probably good enough to transition to an edge but they way he is moving the defensive line back in the middle at 19 makes me want leave him be. Another off season to increase his strength and he really is going to be a beast.

 

[herbert henry1908]

He is probably good enough to transition to an edge but they way he is moving the defensive line back in the middle at 19 makes me want leave him be. Another off season to increase his strength and he really is going to be a beast.

I suppose Leota would have to drop out if Leniu is going to stay in the prop rotation.

 

[franklin2323]

I suppose Leota would have to drop out if Leniu is going to stay in the prop rotation.

A good problem to have but Capewell will come in for Burns. Tetevano we bought for the big games so leaves those 2 for the last spot

 

[herbert henry1908]

A good problem to have but Capewell will come in for Burns. Tetevano we bought for the big games so leaves those 2 for the last spot

Capewell can’t be too far from returning actually. I think it’s approaching the 7 week mark since he got injured.

 

[franklin2323]

Capewell can’t be too far from returning actually. I think it’s approaching the 7 week mark since he got injured.

Touch wood we get no more long term injuries. We could be full strength by Round 17

 

[WestyLife]

Capewell can’t be too far from returning actually. I think it’s approaching the 7 week mark since he got injured.

I liked him pre injury. With Capewell, Martin and Kikau we have an awesome back row.

 

[franklin2323]

I liked him pre injury. With Capewell, Martin and Kikau we have an awesome back row.

It was why I was pleased with the signing. He is a good player

 

[kinghippo]

Based on recent performances. Leniu should definitely remain in the 17 and take Burns spot, leaving Tetevano to slot back in.

That drop ball from Burns towards the end of the game when we were awarded six again in the Titan’s 10m zone was an absolute coach killer.

I don’t know why but Burns looks less fit than the rest of the squad to me.
I know he has had a very limited run and playing him is the only way to help but his errors look like they are from exhaustion.
He shouldn’t be picked this week if we can get away without him.

 

[Hooked]

Capewell can’t be too far from returning actually. I think it’s approaching the 7 week mark since he got injured.

NRL.com has him out till round 17.

 

[betcats]

I suppose Leota would have to drop out if Leniu is going to stay in the prop rotation.

This year I think it will be Leniu who drops off when Tetevano is back but I think we will see a bit of a rotation to rest guys With Leniu coming in. Next year will be a different story.

 

[betcats]

I liked him pre injury. With Capewell, Martin and Kikau we have an awesome back row.

It’s going to be fantastic if we are at full strength in the forwards for the finals run.

 

[betcats]

It was why I was pleased with the signing. He is a good player

Yeah he is very good. Martin is killing it atm but Capewell is very good, another big mobile defender in the starting pack makes us pretty scary and the impact of Martin, Leota, Leniu etc off the bench will be good.

 

[franklin2323]

NRL.com has him out till round 17.

That is what they said in the injury report. Everyone back in 6 weeks

 

[franklin2323]

Yeah he is very good. Martin is killing it atm but Capewell is very good, another big mobile defender in the starting pack makes us pretty scary and the impact of Martin, Leota, Leniu etc off the bench will be good.

Martin looks a great long term prospect but we needed that short term boost. Martin like Crichton has developed quicker then predicted but come finals time. The more experienced guys will shine. Should be a good 30 odd minutes he produces

 

[Exsilium]

Martin is gun. End of discussion.