Round 14: V Gus's new BFF (the worriers)

[Buzzard Breath]

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has named his side to face New Zealand Warriors at Central Coast Stadium on Friday.

The Panthers line-up is unchanged from the team that took the field in last Saturday's win over Canberra.

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR FRIDAY'S GAME

Dylan Edwards has been named on the extended bench and is some chance of making his return from a hamstring injury.

The Panthers will wear the 2020 Alternate Jersey.
1. Caleb AEKINS - sponsored by CC Tyres Penrith
2. Josh MANSOUR - sponsored by MKJ Projects
3. Tyrone MAY - sponsored by Potter Automotive
4. Stephen CRICHTON - sponsored by Penrith Toyota
5. Brent NADEN - 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. Api KOROISAU - 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. Daine LAURIE - sponsored by Signace
15. Spencer LENIU - sponsored by Wisdom Dental and Denture Clinic
16. Moses LEOTA - sponsored by Fornari's Interior Linings
17. Zane TETEVANO - sponsored by Wright Way Plumbing & Civil
18. Mitch KENNY - sponsored by Stylus Blinds
19. Dylan EDWARDS - sponsored by Southlands Estate Agents
20. Matt BURTON - sponsored by OAK Plus
21. Billy BURNS - sponsored by Brightside Music

 

[Buzzard Breath]

Keep the streak the going.

 

[WestyLife]

1. Caleb AEKINS - sponsored by CC Tyres Penrith
2. Josh MANSOUR - sponsored by MKJ Projects
3. Tyrone MAY - sponsored by Potter Automotive
4. Stephen CRICHTON - sponsored by Penrith Toyota
5. Brent NADEN - 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. Api KOROISAU - 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. Daine LAURIE - sponsored by Signace
15. Spencer LENIU - sponsored by Wisdom Dental and Denture Clinic
16. Moses LEOTA - sponsored by Fornari's Interior Linings
17. Zane TETEVANO - sponsored by Wright Way Plumbing & Civil
18. Mitch KENNY - sponsored by Stylus Blinds
19. Dylan EDWARDS - sponsored by Southlands Estate Agents
20. Matt BURTON - sponsored by OAK Plus
21. Billy BURNS - sponsored by Brightside Music

Laurie doing what Crichton did earlier in the season? Will be nice to see him get a few more minutes. The warriors are missing their best prop so should be ripe for the picking.

 

[LukeLewis3]

Hard to tell what the lineup will be, when is To'o back?

 

[herbert henry1908]

Hard to tell what the lineup will be, when is To'o back?

Edwards will come in if he passes the fitness test.

To’o will be back next week. I’d assume May would go back to the bench and Naden to the centres then.

 

[Westernised Panther]

Interesting thought

If Dylan is back playing in the No.1 Jersey this Friday, do you think Ivan will replace Laurie on the bench with Aekins or bring in Burton?

Personally I hope Laurie stays on the bench, no matter who ends up at fullback and perhaps give him more minutes on the field should the Panthers have a comfortable defendable lead.

 

[WestyLife]

Interesting thought

If Dylan is back playing in the No.1 Jersey this Friday, do you think Ivan will replace Laurie on the bench with Aekins or bring in Burton?

Personally I hope Laurie stays on the bench, no matter who ends up at fullback and perhaps give him more minutes on the field should the Panthers have a comfortable defendable lead.

I agree. If Edwards comes back would be nice to give him a spell for the last 20 or so to help ease the hammy back.

 

[LukeLewis3]

Interesting thought

If Dylan is back playing in the No.1 Jersey this Friday, do you think Ivan will replace Laurie on the bench with Aekins or bring in Burton?

Personally I hope Laurie stays on the bench, no matter who ends up at fullback and perhaps give him more minutes on the field should the Panthers have a comfortable defendable lead.

Bold prediction but I think Burton will get minutes this week

 

[martielang]

Interesting thought

If Dylan is back playing in the No.1 Jersey this Friday, do you think Ivan will replace Laurie on the bench with Aekins or bring in Burton?

Personally I hope Laurie stays on the bench, no matter who ends up at fullback and perhaps give him more minutes on the field should the Panthers have a comfortable defendable lead.

You'd think Laurie. I can't see Aekins adding much attacking impact which is probably the main role of that utility.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Interesting thought

If Dylan is back playing in the No.1 Jersey this Friday, do you think Ivan will replace Laurie on the bench with Aekins or bring in Burton?

Personally I hope Laurie stays on the bench, no matter who ends up at fullback and perhaps give him more minutes on the field should the Panthers have a comfortable defendable lead.

Don’t think Aekins is any chance on the bench, not enough utility value. Burton might come in, but Laurie has utility value as well.

 

[franklin2323]

Edwards will come in if he passes the fitness test.

To’o will be back next week. I’d assume May would go back to the bench and Naden to the centres then.

Seems like 2 games wasted at getting Naden better at centre.

 

[franklin2323]

Laurie can play halves too. If we stay as listed. I would mind seeing Aekins on the wing for a bit

 

[herbert henry1908]

Seems like 2 games wasted at getting Naden better at centre.

Yeah I kind of agree, unless the plan is for May to stay at centre?

 

[franklin2323]

Yeah I kind of agree, unless the plan is for May to stay at centre?

I don't see Mansour missing out. So that would mean no Naden. Unless it is just to see how he goes if needed mid game

 

[mxlegend99]

If we run with Edwards I hope he only plays a short stint and Laurie gets the majority of minutes. We dont need to risk Edwards.

Perfect opportunity to see what Laurie has to offer.

 

[herbert henry1908]

I don't see Mansour missing out. So that would mean no Naden. Unless it is just to see how he goes if needed mid game

Yeah I think it’s likely May moves back to the bench, but this could also be handy as it’s given May some time in the position in case Crichton or Naden get injured.

 

[Zampaa]

I really hope Edwards doesn't play, and Laurie plays 80.

 

[maple_69]

I reckon Ivan is just taking the Ferrari for a spin at the moment. Seeing what all these blokes have until we’re back to full strength. The time will come very soon when we need to make some hard decisions about Edwards/Staines/Laurie and Naden/May/Burton’s futures with the club.

 

[herbert henry1908]

I reckon Ivan is just taking the Ferrari for a spin at the moment. Seeing what all these blokes have until we’re back to full strength. The time will come very soon when we need to make some hard decisions about Edwards/Staines/Laurie and Naden/May/Burton’s futures with the club.

We’ll lose at least one of Luai, Burton, Staines & Laurie. Maybe two. Going to be some difficult decisions for the club.

 

[WestyLife]

We’ll lose at least one of Luai, Burton, Staines & Laurie. Maybe two. Going to be some difficult decisions for the club.

Might not happen but we all heard what Burton's manager said. Going to be funny if these guys stay. Happened with the Broncos in the 90s and early 2000s and the Roosters now are the club players want to go to. They might just want to be apart of what's happening here even if it means losing out on bigger $$$