Round 18, Penrith Panthers Vs Para Eewls

[soc123_au]

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

It seems like an age since we had lower grades, but iirc Spencer had a pretty decent motor when he was in reserves. In a few years if he can produce similar to JFH but with his own style he will be a weapon.

 

[betcats]

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.

I honestly don't think him starting next year would be rushing it assuming he has a good off-season. He hasnt put a foot wrong yet and he physically is more than handling it.

 

[soc123_au]

I honestly don't think him starting next year would be rushing it assuming he has a good off-season. He hasnt put a foot wrong yet and he physically is more than handling it.

Whatever way they go, it will be fun to watch.

 

[betcats]

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

A full off season and he can get fit enough to I think, he doesnt look overly gassed with the minutes he is getting, the kid rarely misses a tackle.

 

[franklin2323]

It seems like an age since we had lower grades, but iirc Spencer had a pretty decent motor when he was in reserves. In a few years if he can produce similar to JFH but with his own style he will be a weapon.

He did but missed this pre season. Was injured until round 6 or 7. So started the year behind the 8 ball

 

[franklin2323]

A full off season and he can get fit enough to I think, he doesnt look overly gassed with the minutes he is getting, the kid rarely misses a tackle.

Yeah but you don't want to do what Broncs are doing to Haas...That kid will be busted by 24

 

[Jane Murray]

Yeah but you don't want to do what Broncs are doing to Haas...That kid will be busted by 24

I am pretty sure that Ivan will treat Spencer in the same manner has he did with James. Spencer will be fine.

 

[snickers007]

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.

Yeah I understand the intent, and in practice, I like it. I'm also trying not to derail the conversation here.

But markers not being square is the exact same rule as not retiring the 10m in the rulebook. I shouldn't be surprised anymore that the NRL is bastardising the rulebook, but here we are. As stated, I reckon we'll see more and more 'penalties' become set restarts over the next few years. Hopefully they start by standardising the 'penalty' for not being onside.

 

[betcats]

Yeah but you don't want to do what Broncs are doing to Haas...That kid will be busted by 24

Yeah i dont like what they are doing with him but he is playing 80 minutes in a busted team, i'd never want to play Spencer 80 minutes and if we were going anywhere near as bad as the donkeys I probably would be more careful with Spencer, but we have a great pack and possibly a spot opening up, if he works hard enough for it over the off-season I dont think it would be a huge risk to start him and play him reasonable minutes given what he is showing already.

 

[Fangs]

Getting ahead of myself here. But in 2021 I'd prefer to see Tetevano start if Tamou walks. I'm sure Leniu could start but he would be a real impact player for us off the bench. He could still play 50-60 minutes.

Think the way RCG was used back in the day. Very effective off the bench. If Leniu and Leota both churn out consistent performances like last week against the Broncos then we would have amazing punch off the bench.

 

[franklin2323]

Getting ahead of myself here. But in 2021 I'd prefer to see Tetevano start if Tamou walks. I'm sure Leniu could start but he would be a real impact player for us off the bench. He could still play 50-60 minutes.

Think the way RCG was used back in the day. Very effective off the bench. If Leniu and Leota both churn out consistent performances like last week against the Broncos then we would have amazing punch off the bench.

I love the impact we get off the bench from Tetevano and Leinu. I'd start Leota to keep the balance that is working

 

[CCJohnC]

Agree with you all about Leinu. Looks a great player in the making.

 

[CCJohnC]

Can anyone list the team when we played Parra earlier. Would like to compare with Friday's.

 

[Jane Murray]

Can anyone list the team when we played Parra earlier. Would like to compare with Friday's.

Fullback Caleb Aekins
Winger Josh Mansour
Centre Dean Whare
Centre Stephen Crichton
Winger Brian To'o
Five eighth Jerome Laiu
Halfback Nathan Cleary
Prop James Tamou
Hooker Api Korosiau
Prop James Fisher-Harris
Second row Viliame Kikau
Second row Kurt Capewell
Lock Issah Yeo
Bench
Matt Burton
Zane Tetevano
Moses Leota
Liam Martin.

 

[CCJohnC]

Fullback Caleb Aekins
Winger Josh Mansour
Centre Dean Whare
Centre Stephen Crichton
Winger Brian To'o
Five eighth Jerome Liau
Halfback Nathan Cleary
Prop James Tamou
Hooker Api Korosiau
Prop James Fisher-Harris
Second row Viliame Kikau
Second row Kurt Capewell
Lock Isiah Yeo
Bench
Matt Burton
Zane Tetevano
Moses Leota
Liam Martin.

Thank you. Just four changes. No Aekins Whare Capewell or Burton well at the moment.

 

[murraymob]

Could be a wet night.I actually think it suits us more than them .We like to wear down and power with our forwards .They on the other hand can get flashy as times.
Suits us more

 

[Jane Murray]

Could be a wet night.I actually think it suits us more than them .We like to wear down and power with our forwards .They on the other hand can get flashy as times.
Suits us more

We have the home ground advantage, and Nathan being more familiar with the rule changes too.

 

[Jane Murray]

Thank you. Just four changes. No Aekins Whare Capewell or Burton well at the moment.

Burton, if my memory serves me correctly, played zero minutes in that game. Spencer, assuming he does play, will go extremely well.

 

[WestyLife]

Burton, if my memory serves me correctly, played zero minutes in that game. Spencer, assuming he does play, will go extremely well.

Burton is the one who put Martin into a gap when we were late in the second half trying to catch up the score.

 

[Jane Murray]

Burton is the one who put Martin into a gap when we were late in the second half trying to catch up the score.

Oh you're right. My senior moment has resurfaced. Thanks.