Round 18 v Sharks

[OldPanther]

Panthers coach Anthony Griffin has named his side to face Cronulla Sharks at Panthers Stadium on Friday.

Griffin is able to name an extended 22-man squad on account of the club's representation in Origin III.

SECURE YOUR SEATS NOW

With Dallin Watene-Zelezniak sidelined with a hamstring injury, fullback Caleb Aekins has been named to make his NRL debut as Panther No.580.

The 20-year-old Kiwi has been a standout performer in the Panthers ISP side this season and recently re-signed with the club until the end of 2020.

Aekins will be the club's sixth NRL debutant in 2018 and will make his debut in the youngest and most inexperienced side to take the field in the NRL competition this year.

The Panthers will wear the 2018 Home Jersey.

Panthers v Sharks
6pm Friday
Panthers Stadium

1. Caleb AEKINS - sponsored by Hertz
2. Christian CRICHTON - sponsored by Potter Automotive
3. Waqa BLAKE - sponsored by Annlyn Motors
4. Dean WHARE - sponsored by Col Western Sheds
5. Tyrone PHILLIPS - sponsored by Chardon and Abbott Home Loans
6. Tyrone MAY - sponsored by Elite Sand and Soil
7. Jarome LUAI - sponsored by Protech Locksmiths
8. Trent MERRIN - sponsored by Signace
9. Sione KATOA - sponsored by HIX Group
10. James TAMOU - sponsored by Daily Press
11. Viliame KIKAU - sponsored by Sinclair Ford
12. Isaah YEO (c) - sponsored by Heartland Holden
13. James FISHER-HARRIS - sponsored by OAK Plus

14. Wayde EGAN - sponsored by Irresistible Pools and Spas
15. Corey HARAWIRA-NAERA - sponsored by Chemtools
16. Jack HETHERINGTON - sponsored by Steel Roofing Supply Centre
17. Moses LEOTA - sponsored by ABL Tile and Bathroom Centre
18. Liam MARTIN - sponsored by OAK Plus
19. Kaide ELLIS - sponsored by OAK Plus
20. Tyrone PEACHEY - sponsored by OAK Plus
21. James MALONEY - sponsored by OAK Plus
22. Nathan CLEARY - sponsored by OAK Plus

Having faith in the boys. Love it. This is exactly how I thought it should be.

 

[tripster]

OldPanther, I was wondering how you can make tickets available for others (without actually lending them your member's pass)?

I am also doubtful of being able to make this Friday's game unfortunately, and am wondering if it is possible to loan my member's pass / tickets (in Bay 27 of the Western Grandstand) to someone without having to go to the hassle of physically giving them the membership passes?

 

[OldPanther]

OldPanther, I was wondering how you can make tickets available for others (without actually lending them your member's pass)?

I am also doubtful of being able to make this Friday's game unfortunately, and am wondering if it is possible to loan my member's pass / tickets (in Bay 27 of the Western Grandstand) to someone without having to go to the hassle of physically giving them the membership passes?

I emailed the club and they emailed me an online ezy ticket for single use at the specific game.

 

[OldPanther]

Age of players just for fun

Average age = 23 years old.

1. Caleb AEKINS - 20
2. Christian CRICHTON - 21
3. Waqa BLAKE - 23
4. Dean WHARE - 28
5. Tyrone PHILLIPS - 24
6. Tyrone MAY - 22
7. Jarome LUAI - 21
8. Trent MERRIN - 28
9. Sione KATOA - 23
10. James TAMOU - 29
11. Viliame KIKAU - 23
12. Isaah YEO (c) - 23
13. James FISHER-HARRIS - 22

14. Wayde EGAN - 21
15. Corey HARAWIRA-NAERA - 23
16. Jack HETHERINGTON - 22
17. Moses LEOTA - 22

 

[Matthew Ellis]

Daine Laurie makes his ISP debut.

Nah, he already debuted.
https://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/news/laurie-hungry-for-more-panthers-action/3343029/

 

[franklin2323]

Age of players just for fun

Average age = 23 years old.

1. Caleb AEKINS - 20
2. Christian CRICHTON - 21
3. Waqa BLAKE - 23
4. Dean WHARE - 28
5. Tyrone PHILLIPS - 24
6. Tyrone MAY - 22
7. Jarome LUAI - 21
8. Trent MERRIN - 28
9. Sione KATOA - 23
10. James TAMOU - 29
11. Viliame KIKAU - 23
12. Isaah YEO (c) - 23
13. James FISHER-HARRIS - 22

14. Wayde EGAN - 21
15. Corey HARAWIRA-NAERA - 23
16. Jack HETHERINGTON - 22
17. Moses LEOTA - 22

Shows why we signed Merrin and Tamou and how crucial the senior guys will be going forward

 

[Copperhead]

Nah, he already debuted.
https://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/news/laurie-hungry-for-more-panthers-action/3343029/

I don't think trials count.

 

[franklin2323]

I emailed the club and they emailed me an online ezy ticket for single use at the specific game.

They do the at the gate pickup too

 

[OldPanther]

Shows why we signed Merrin and Tamou and how crucial the senior guys will be going forward

Yeah that was the other thing Gus said on 100% Footy about the young blokes. He directly referenced Tamou and Merrin.

 

[jane the pain]

Yeah that was the other thing Gus said on 100% Footy about the young blokes. He directly referenced Tamou and Merrin.

Did Gus give any clues about Jerome Luai and Nathan Cleary re-signing?

 

[Kev07]

Age of players just for fun

Average age = 23 years old.

1. Caleb AEKINS - 20
2. Christian CRICHTON - 21
3. Waqa BLAKE - 23
4. Dean WHARE - 28
5. Tyrone PHILLIPS - 24
6. Tyrone MAY - 22
7. Jarome LUAI - 21
8. Trent MERRIN - 28
9. Sione KATOA - 23
10. James TAMOU - 29
11. Viliame KIKAU - 23
12. Isaah YEO (c) - 23
13. James FISHER-HARRIS - 22

14. Wayde EGAN - 21
15. Corey HARAWIRA-NAERA - 23
16. Jack HETHERINGTON - 22
17. Moses LEOTA - 22

Those young forwards led by Yeo is a dynasty in it's own going forward.
How we keep them together will be a massive issue.

 

[OldPanther]

Did Gus give any clues about Jerome Luai and Nathan Cleary re-signing?

Nothing other then that they are our future so I guess it means he'll do what he can to keep them.

 

[The Realist]

He's not as silly as we think he is.


Love how we're messing with gummies heads re reserve list too.

Hook and his mind games love them.

We have had 3 successive 'mind games' coaches. Elliot was one, Cleary frequently engaged in it and now Griffin.

 

[TheFrog]

We have had 3 successive 'mind games' coaches. Elliot was one, Cleary frequently engaged in it and now Griffin.

I'd suggest he's just waiting to see how his players scrub up after tomorrow night before making final decisions, completely understandable in my opinion.

 

[umina panther]

I'd suggest he's just waiting to see how his players scrub up after tomorrow night before making final decisions, completely understandable in my opinion.

No Jimmy is way past the age of being able to back up. Jimmy can win us a comp this year in a very weak season but no he cant back up. The game he did was disgraceful

 

[jane the pain]

No Jimmy is way past the age of being able to back up. Jimmy can win us a comp this year in a very weak season but no he cant back up. The game he did was disgraceful

Are you calling the season weak, or the games that Maloney has played in weak?

 

[umina panther]

Are you calling the season weak, or the games that Maloney has played in weak?

The season is weak and wide open. I'm only 40% Storm will win the comp, opposed to the normal 90%

 

[PenrithPanther45]

Aekins it is unless its a smoke screen.

Doubt it if it is a smokescreen for Whare at fullback because smokescreens are generally hiding something you don't want your opposition to know

The season is weak and wide open. I'm only 40% Storm will win the comp, opposed to the normal 90%

It is weak in the sense that there isn't one team that is miles above the rest (e.g. Storm of 2016) but at the same time, it isn't a soft season because there's 6 or so teams that are all around on par with each other and so getting through the finals will be very tough as they are no pushovers (even the Warriors).

 

[Mr Angry]

I foresee a salty vagina.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

I foresee a salty vagina.

Oops 'we' forgot to lock the doors and windows again, from those thieving sharks lot. You know the ones that struggle to develop their own players.