Round 13 against the Roosters

[franklin2323]

I think there can be a better balance, though. Currently it’s too driven by TV.

I’d like to see a midday game on Sunday tried.

Sponsors would love FTA and ratings Thurs night bring. 6pm Fri should be the one moved to Sunday

 

[soc123_au]

Sponsors would love FTA and ratings Thurs night bring. 6pm Fri should be the one moved to Sunday

6.00pm Friday is a shitshow.

 

[franklin2323]

6.00pm Friday is a shitshow.

That one I see no point in

 

[GongPanther]

I must say I have been pleasantly surprised by To’o.

When I first saw him on the field in his debut against the Warriors I thought he was far too small to be a first grade quality winger, and he got monstered in that game.

Since then he has been making a ton of meters, he bends the line back even when being tackled by guys much bigger than him. He also has pace and a great change of direction. The way he was changing direction and making big metres in open space today on a few occasions was really impressive.

You could sense he was going to be something special when he scored that try for NSW u20's last year.

 

[GongPanther]

We have a depleted souths followed by the hot and cold warriors then the bye if we can win our next 2 games we will be well on our way towards the top 8

Yep,and I had a look through the entire draw. And there will be match ups around our part of the ladder which will help us along. Provided we keep our heads about us,and take it one week at a time, this season can yet still be salvaged.

 

[GongPanther]

How come Luai didn’t get any minutes? We cannot afford to carry 2 hookers/utilities on the bench

Just in case Cleary got burned out in the 2nd half?

 

[luv my panfas]

I'm not sure we can give all the credit to DWZ for the team's poor attitude. The improvement also coincides with the coach actually dropping players. And DWZ's response to being dropped gave the coach the opportunity to keep DWZ out of the team and hopefully set a standard for others.

Ive watched that collision with edwards a few times now Struggling to see anything but anger Big call i know but im finding it hard not believe Dallin meant it . maybe im wrong ?

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Just back to regional nsw after the riff trip and game yesterday. These are my thoughts.

Kenny is looking like being a good hooker, far better than Katoa that I saw in round 1. His service is crisp and fast. He is a tough little defender too willing to be aggressive in both the defence and attack line.

Naden is the future Sadly I think Whare might be getting to the back end of his carrer. I liked what I saw from Bent.

Sauce is back baby back big time.

Martin does a heap of dirty work and works well in the team.

Kikua is only going to get better.

Loved the win.

 

[Kilkenny]

Aside from the obvious dodgy calls Cummins was not the least bit interested in keeping the Roosters back 10. It was common for defenders to be 2-3 metres offside all game and they were the ones closest to Cummins. It was actually quite bizarre.

 

[Panfa]

I think we have finally found the right balance for the team id only make 1 change when whare or blake are available yeo back to the forwards and 1 of them back to centre thats it.

 

[tripster]

Aside from the obvious dodgy calls Cummins was not the least bit interested in keeping the Roosters back 10. It was common for defenders to be 2-3 metres offside all game and they were the ones closest to Cummins. It was actually quite bizarre.

I agree. It was often the defenders right next to Cummins who were the most offside. The sooner his career comes to an end the better. There must be plenty of young referees they could promote and replace him who would do a better job.

 

[herbert henry1908]

I think we have finally found the right balance for the team id only make 1 change when whare or blake are available yeo back to the forwards and 1 of them back to centre thats it.

I don’t think we’ll be allowed to do that. First centre back will replace Naden. Unless we somehow find a spot for him in the top 30.

(Although we could put Aekins/Cartwright/Luai into the centres as well.

 

[OldPanther]

MOST TACKLES
Liam Martin: 49
Mitch Kenny: 42
James Fisher-Harris: 39
Reagan Campbell-Gillard: 31
James Tamou: 28
Viliame Kikau: 26

MOST METRES
Dylan Edwards: 205m (23 runs)
Josh Mansour: 201m (17 runs)
Brian To’o: 183m (15 runs)
Brent Naden: 165m (14 runs)
Viliame Kikau: 152m (17 runs)
Reagan Campbell-Gillard: 131m (13 runs)
James Tamou: 116m (16 runs)
Liam Martin: 106m (10 runs)
Nathan Cleary: 105m (22 runs)
James Maloney: 104m (16 runs)
POST-CONTACT METRES
Josh Mansour: 59m
Brian To’o: 45m
Brent Naden: 40m
Reagan Campbell-Gillard: 40m
Viliame Kikau: 39m
James Tamou: 35m
Dylan Edwards: 33m

MOST OFFLOADS
Josh Mansour: 3
Viliame Kikau: 2
Isaah Yeo: 2
Brent Naden: 1
Reagan Campbell-Gillard: 1
Dylan Edwards: 1
Moses Leota: 1
James Maloney: 1
Nathan Cleary: 1
LINE BREAKS
Brian To’o: 1
Josh Mansour: 1
Viliame Kikau: 1
Dylan Edwards: 1

TACKLE BREAKS
Viliame Kikau: 10
Josh Mansour: 7
Dylan Edwards: 6
Brian To’o: 5
James Maloney: 3
Liam Martin: 2
Reagan Campbell-Gillard: 2
Moses Leota: 2
TRY ASSISTS
James Maloney: 3
Brent Naden: 1

TRIES
Viliame Kikau: 2
Brent Naden: 1

CONVERSIONS
Nathan Cleary: 3 from 3

FIELD GOALS
James Maloney: 1 from 1

TEAM STATS
RUN METRES - Panthers: 1,767m | Roosters: 1,351m
POSSESSION - Panthers: 52% | Roosters: 48%
COMPLETED SETS: Panthers: 27/41 | Roosters: 25/36
COMPLETION RATE: Panthers: 66% | Roosters: 69%
TACKLE BREAKS: Panthers: 41 | Roosters: 37
TACKLES: Panthers: 332 | Roosters: 343

 

[Crashtest]

MOST TACKLES
Liam Martin: 49
Mitch Kenny: 42
James Fisher-Harris: 39
Reagan Campbell-Gillard: 31
James Tamou: 28
Viliame Kikau: 26

MOST METRES
Dylan Edwards: 205m (23 runs)
Josh Mansour: 201m (17 runs)
Brian To’o: 183m (15 runs)
Brent Naden: 165m (14 runs)
Viliame Kikau: 152m (17 runs)
Reagan Campbell-Gillard: 131m (13 runs)
James Tamou: 116m (16 runs)
Liam Martin: 106m (10 runs)
Nathan Cleary: 105m (22 runs)
James Maloney: 104m (16 runs)
POST-CONTACT METRES
Josh Mansour: 59m
Brian To’o: 45m
Brent Naden: 40m
Reagan Campbell-Gillard: 40m
Viliame Kikau: 39m
James Tamou: 35m
Dylan Edwards: 33m

MOST OFFLOADS
Josh Mansour: 3
Viliame Kikau: 2
Isaah Yeo: 2
Brent Naden: 1
Reagan Campbell-Gillard: 1
Dylan Edwards: 1
Moses Leota: 1
James Maloney: 1
Nathan Cleary: 1
LINE BREAKS
Brian To’o: 1
Josh Mansour: 1
Viliame Kikau: 1
Dylan Edwards: 1

TACKLE BREAKS
Viliame Kikau: 10
Josh Mansour: 7
Dylan Edwards: 6
Brian To’o: 5
James Maloney: 3
Liam Martin: 2
Reagan Campbell-Gillard: 2
Moses Leota: 2
TRY ASSISTS
James Maloney: 3
Brent Naden: 1

TRIES
Viliame Kikau: 2
Brent Naden: 1

CONVERSIONS
Nathan Cleary: 3 from 3

FIELD GOALS
James Maloney: 1 from 1

TEAM STATS
RUN METRES - Panthers: 1,767m | Roosters: 1,351m
POSSESSION - Panthers: 52% | Roosters: 48%
COMPLETED SETS: Panthers: 27/41 | Roosters: 25/36
COMPLETION RATE: Panthers: 66% | Roosters: 69%
TACKLE BREAKS: Panthers: 41 | Roosters: 37
TACKLES: Panthers: 332 | Roosters: 343

Those stats confirm just how strong our backs were yesterday, with 6 of our 7 running for over 100m.

How good is it to see Mansour back in form making metres and busting tackles. We always look a much better team when he is playing well, and shows how much we missed him while he was struggling for form and confidence early in the season.

 

[mxlegend99]

Mansour returning to this sort of form is a big surprise. Although thankfully he hasnt been asked to contest many bombs. Teams would prefer to target To'o.

Roosters as you would expect backed Tupou over him. Surprisingly the height difference never really hurt us. Not often a winger could give away a foot to his opponent and not be punished for it.

Josh though has just been pumping out his metres again like he used to. Easily his best couple of games since his face was busted. It's great to see.

 

[OldPanther]

Some of our guys look elite here:

https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2019/06/11/canterbury-cup-highlights-round-13/

 

[age.s]

Some of our guys look elite here:

https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2019/06/11/canterbury-cup-highlights-round-13/

Who's that no 3? Some spectacular finishes in the corner there.

Would have like to see that Aekins in his NRL opportunity too.

 

[OldPanther]

Who's that no 3? Some spectacular finishes in the corner there.

Would have like to see that Aekins in his NRL opportunity too.

Number 3 on the team list is Stephen Crichton.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Some of our guys look elite here:

https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2019/06/11/canterbury-cup-highlights-round-13/

Kid playing no 3 Is a monster. He looked so very very good. A cut above many of the backs out there. Big, mobile, good footwork. Doesn't have hands like feet either.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Who's that no 3? Some spectacular finishes in the corner there.

Would have like to see that Aekins in his NRL opportunity too.

He was pretty darn wonderful. Him and Naden for 2020 in the centres. Look it in now Eddy. Heck of a lot cheaper than what we have now. Both good. athletic, defensive centres. All over their opposition.