Edwards is no chance this week.
Is Staines still injured? I don't think we will see much of him for a while.
If you're comparing him to who he replaced in Kikau then no one in the squad has that size and strength.I thought our pack didn't do well against the Titans. To be fair to them there was only 2 full time forwards on the bench. May lacks the size and strength for playing in the backrow for a long period of time.
I'd like to see ZT in for Burns. Burns had made some big errors in the past few games and he has been lucky not to lose the game for us. Leinu shouldn't be dropped because he has earned his position for now.
Is Staines still injured? I don't think we will see much of him for a while.
There hasn’t been a clear answer about Staines jaw, but given he hasn’t been mentioned in the clubs injury update i tend to think there isn’t an issue.
I think Staines quarantine ended today, so that allows him enough time to train with the team for this weekend. If he’s fit he should come right back in the team.
If you're comparing him to who he replaced in Kikau then no one in the squad has that size and strength.
May was given the instructions to do the basics in this game to make his tackles,take some hit ups,decoy runs and pressure on kick chase.
We didn't see him get into being second receiver or sweeping around the back in attack. Coaches kept it simple for him in this game I believe. Did his job 33 tackles in 60 plus minutes with no handling errors.
Hopefully Kikau is back and May goes back to his previous role of coming off the bench and roaming in attack. The best attribute of May is not just his ball skills but the fact he plays heads up and has a licence to roam both sides of the field when he comes on and not restricted to stay on one side of the field as he did in this game.
May's utility has been great in this team. Not only his ability to fill in on multiple positions but to also play on either side of the field.I like May in that roaming role also but if he can become effective on the edge it gives us a chance of keeping Leniu on the bench when Zane is back with Burns dropping off. No idea if they are thinking about that but it could work I think.
No, he's a month away. Not expecting Walker back yet either.Is Tommy Turbo due back for this game?
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has named his side to face Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at Lottoland, home of the Gayamaygal and Garigal peoples, on Saturday.
Viliame Kikau returns to the starting side after overcoming a minor calf injury, pushing Tyrone May back to the bench.
Dylan Edwards remains sidelined with a hamstring injury but Api Koroisau (elbow), Zane Tetevano (back) and Charlie Staines (jaw) will have an opportunity to prove their fitness after being named on the extended bench.
The Panthers will wear the 2020 Indigenous Jersey - an artistic tribute to the people, geography, flora and fauna of the Darug Nation.
1. Caleb AEKINS - sponsored by CC Tyres Penrith
2. Josh MANSOUR - sponsored by MKJ Projects
3. Brent NADEN - sponsored by Potter Automotive
4. Stephen CRICHTON - sponsored by Penrith Toyota
5. Malakai WATENE-ZELEZNIAK - sponsored by Soneta Plumbing
6. Jarome LUAI - sponsored by Hertz
7. Nathan CLEARY - sponsored by Chemtools
8. James TAMOU (c) - sponsored by Protech Locksmiths
9. Mitch KENNY - sponsored by Cetnaj Wetherill Park
10. James FISHER-HARRIS - sponsored by Chardon & Abbott Home Loans
11. Viliame KIKAU - sponsored by Hix Group
12. Liam MARTIN - sponsored by AMA Event Management
13. Isaah YEO - sponsored by Casella Express
14. Tyrone MAY - sponsored by Signace
15. Spencer LENIU - sponsored by Wisdom Dental and Denture Clinic
16. Moses LEOTA - sponsored by Fornari's Interior Linings
17. Billy BURNS - sponsored by Wright Way Plumbing & Civil
18. Api KOROISAU - sponsored by Stylus Blinds
19. Matt BURTON - sponsored by Southlands Estate Agents
20. Zane TETEVANO - sponsored by OAK Plus
21. Charlie STAINES - sponsored by Brightside Music
It would be a serious forward pack that could not find a place for Moses Leota.I suppose Leota would have to drop out if Leniu is going to stay in the prop rotation.
Would be great to have all of them back, but I think it could be smoke and mirrors at play. from Cleary & co.Would be great to have Api back for this one.
Api, Tetevano and Staines all facing fitness tests.Would be great to have all of them back, but I think it could be smoke and mirrors at play. from Cleary & co.