Round 18, Penrith Panthers Vs Para Eewls

[franklin2323]

Yeah it could easily change.

I just don't see the point in not getting Capewell on the field unless injured.

Even if this is the top 17 all it takes is an injury and need to call up somene

 

[murraymob]

Actually Rhyno it would be even funnier if Ivan dri

The thing that worries me most is the refereeing. I hope it isn't Klein or Cummins.

this team will score more points ref will not figure.Just watch Gutherson he is the spark in that team.Kick to the corners make him run it out

 

[murraymob]

Capewell dropped is a massive surprise. Departure from Ivan's usual style. Though as I said last week there was an obvious battle between the bench forwards last week. They were put on notice.

Happy for Leinu anyway, always been a fan

Was he dropped or just moved back for Yeo to come back in Either way we win

 

[Fangs]

Was he dropped or just moved back for Yeo to come back in Either way we win

Well he isn't in the 17 and he played last week. I call that dropped.

Obviously Yeo was coming back in. I'm just surprised Capewell has been left out.

Leinu is an outstanding talent and I am really happy he has forced his way into the 17. And I'm also happy to see Cleary make such a change.

All this provided the squad runs out as named.

 

[Jane Murray]

Well he isn't in the 17 and he played last week. I call that dropped.

Obviously Yeo was coming back in. I'm just surprised Capewell has been left out.

Leinu is an outstanding talent and I am really happy he has forced his way into the 17. And I'm also happy to see Cleary make such a change.

All this provided the squad runs out as named.

I would be surprised, pleasantly surprised may I add, if Spencer is in the side.

 

[Pomoz]

Spencer is a weapon, you would only drop him because he was injured. He might also be dropped because the NRL rule it isn't fair to have JFH and Leniu in the same team at the same time. 171m in 29 minutes, 13 tackles, zero missed. I can't wait for when he is physically matured so we can see what he is really capable of.

 

[age.s]

I like a) rewarding the core 17 that has got us here and b) Capewell putting strong pressure on all the forwards. There's no capacity to phone it in when a guy like him is 18th man.

 

[Smug Panther]

Capewell was always a very odd signing really

 

[Jane Murray]

Spencer is a weapon, you would only drop him because he was injured. He might also be dropped because the NRL rule it isn't fair to have JFH and Leniu in the same team at the same time. 171m in 29 minutes, 13 tackles, zero missed. I can't wait for when he is physically matured so we can see what he is really capable of.

With a full preseason too.

 

[franklin2323]

Spencer is a weapon, you would only drop him because he was injured. He might also be dropped because the NRL rule it isn't fair to have JFH and Leniu in the same team at the same time. 171m in 29 minutes, 13 tackles, zero missed. I can't wait for when he is physically matured so we can see what he is really capable of.

The issue is the edges not so on him. Need an edge forward so a middle must go.

 

[franklin2323]

Capewell was always a very odd signing really

He is better than Burns. And who is next edge? That is why we needed that signing

 

[The_Frog]

Markers not square should be a penalty - that is an offside ruling, not a ruck infringement.

The whole point of the set restart is that the defending side does not get the play stopped when they are penalised, thus enabling the defence to reset. This is equally so with markers not square.

 

[The_Frog]

oh yeah I remember that!!!!
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10 of the 17 Panthers who took the field for us that day would go on to play in the 2003 GF. Nine for us, Ned Catic for the Roosters. Not sure what went wrong, the Eels side don't look like world beaters. They would scrape into the finals and be eliminated first week.

 

[The_Frog]

Capewell is named on the reserves though so if we stay 1 - 17 he won't play.

I reckon he'll play but who drops out is anyone's guess.

 

[maple_69]

I hope it’s Yeo and then we rotate JFH and Tamou out for a game each in the next few weeks so Ivan can make the call for week 1 of the finals based on a real good look at the benchies.

 

[betcats]

Brad Fitler came out last year around his debut and said Spencer was rated higher than Payne Haas coming through the junior rep ranks I had my doubts at the time but now he looks like the best young prop in the game IMO. He can get the ball flat footed with the defence right on top of him and he still bends them back a few metres and gets away a quick play the ball. Add to that he doesnt miss tackles and doesnt make mistakes and he just turned twenty this week.

I think next season Spencer could leap over Leota and Tetevano and be the guy to take Tamou's starting spot. Give him a full preseason and let him rip in.

 

[Jane Murray]

Brad Fitler came out last year around his debut and said Spencer was rated higher than Payne Haas coming through the junior rep ranks I had my doubts at the time but now he looks like the best young prop in the game IMO. He can get the ball flat footed with the defence right on top of him and he still bends them back a few metres and gets away a quick play the ball. Add to that he doesnt miss tackles and doesnt make mistakes and he just turned twenty this week.

I think next season Spencer could leap over Leota and Tetevano and be the guy to take Tamou's starting spot. Give him a full preseason and let him rip in.

Haas played for 80 minutes in the game against Penrith, and Spencer 29. Haas's running meters were 180 and Spencer's 171, with zero missed tackles. Impressive.

 

[soc123_au]

Brad Fitler came out last year around his debut and said Spencer was rated higher than Payne Haas coming through the junior rep ranks I had my doubts at the time but now he looks like the best young prop in the game IMO. He can get the ball flat footed with the defence right on top of him and he still bends them back a few metres and gets away a quick play the ball. Add to that he doesnt miss tackles and doesnt make mistakes and he just turned twenty this week.

I think next season Spencer could leap over Leota and Tetevano and be the guy to take Tamou's starting spot. Give him a full preseason and let him rip in.

I like him off the bench for the moment, don't want to burn him out too early. Maybe next year give him a start against a weaker pack & see hoe he goes. Time is definitely on his side, no need to rush it.

 

[franklin2323]

Brad Fitler came out last year around his debut and said Spencer was rated higher than Payne Haas coming through the junior rep ranks I had my doubts at the time but now he looks like the best young prop in the game IMO. He can get the ball flat footed with the defence right on top of him and he still bends them back a few metres and gets away a quick play the ball. Add to that he doesnt miss tackles and doesnt make mistakes and he just turned twenty this week.

I think next season Spencer could leap over Leota and Tetevano and be the guy to take Tamou's starting spot. Give him a full preseason and let him rip in.

He is probably 2 seasons from getting his best. Needs another pre season to get fit then another year or so to have the same impact after longer minutes

 

[franklin2323]

I hope it’s Yeo and then we rotate JFH and Tamou out for a game each in the next few weeks so Ivan can make the call for week 1 of the finals based on a real good look at the benchies.

Leota has played every game too. I think everyone needs to miss atleast 1 game this year