Round 21 - The Roosters

[ACTPanthers]

Anyone want to have a crack at the side that runs out .the side named may not be what runs out

I think it'll be as named, with Tago coming in for TPJ being the only change

 

[Kilkenny]

Maybe Tago to centre, Capewell back to second row, Sorensen back to the bench.

 

[WestyLife]

Maybe Tago to centre, Capewell back to second row, Sorensen back to the bench.

That'd be my preference.

 

[The_Frog]

I have gone from having a sense of hope and excitement for this game - to absolute dread.

We don't need to win this game anyway. It's just tough when fans get hysterical in the wake of a meaningless loss.

 

[Kilkenny]

We don't need to win this game anyway. It's just tough when fans get hysterical in the wake of a meaningless loss.

Fortune certainly didn’t go our way against the Storm and part of that was a result of our own mistakes. Hopefully, against the Roosters we minimise our errors and get some 50/50 calls and convert our opportunities, we had a few against the Storm which could have made it a bit of a contest.

 

[Girds89]

We don't need to win this game anyway. It's just tough when fans get hysterical in the wake of a meaningless loss.

A few back to back losses is definitley not ideal heading into the back end of the season.

Dragons will be desperate next week. Souths are in top form atm. Parra are going to be desperate not to slip out of the top 4.

Given the disruptions over the last weeks and too and cleary potentially not be 100% fit for the rest of the year we are up against it. This is the most challenging period in the last 2 years. We have been well and truly out of form since origin started. Obviously theres reasons for it but players coming back isnt always an instant fix and it can take time to get it happening again.

I hope IC can turn it around. The next 4/5 weeks are huge.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Very likely that he will feel he owes and come back determined to put in.

I totally agree. After reading the article about Fish and what the club has done and is doing to help the family. It's pretty darn amazing.

Hopefully TPJ is able to play next week. I could imagine him being very grateful for the club's understanding on the personal readon preventing him from playing.

Wanting to make an impact, cause a workplace that shows care towards his employees have better outcomes for the business. Rugby league is no different.

 

[Captain Apollo]

NRL.com is reporting that Cleary is out too.

Round 21 Late Mail: Titans, Cowboys finalise teams

All the Late Mail leading into Round 21 of the NRL Telstra Premiership.

www.nrl.com

I'd suggest NRL.com got its info from this article/video -

No point rushing back Nathan: Cleary

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary discusses the timeline for Nathan's return, overcoming setbacks and building for the finals.

www.penrithpanthers.com.au

 

[ACTPanthers]

I totally agree. After reading the article about Fish and what the club has done and is doing to help the family. It's pretty darn amazing.

Hopefully TPJ is able to play next week. I could imagine him being very grateful for the club's understanding on the personal readon preventing him from playing.

Wanting to make an impact, cause a workplace that shows care towards his employees have better outcomes for the business. Rugby league is no different.

If he's left the bubble (as reported) then he'll have to quarantine - There'll be no way he's back next week.

 

[DinkyDi]

If he's left the bubble (as reported) then he'll have to quarantine - There'll be no way he's back next week.

Maybe not. He is in QLD, so, hopefully, only a negative COVID result is needed.

 

[Smug Panther]

The rumour I've read makes it perfectly understandable why he's left

 

[ACTPanthers]

Maybe not. He is in QLD, so, hopefully, only a negative COVID result is needed.

Depends on the lockdown situation - If they extend it, he won't play until quarantined

The rumour I've read makes it perfectly understandable why he's left

Yes, I completely understand and really hope they get the support they need.

 

[franklin2323]

old man May? pffffft.

No Taylan

 

[franklin2323]

Fortune certainly didn’t go our way against the Storm and part of that was a result of our own mistakes. Hopefully, against the Roosters we minimise our errors and get some 50/50 calls and convert our opportunities, we had a few against the Storm which could have made it a bit of a contest.

We are stronger on a paper then last week and Roosters aren't as good as Storm too

 

[franklin2323]

We don't need to win this game anyway. It's just tough when fans get hysterical in the wake of a meaningless loss.

That is it. Fish in Cleary back for Souths game we will beat them and Parra. Finish 2nd and it won't matter the form we showed in this period

 

[murraymob]

The rumour I've read makes it perfectly understandable why he's left

Would be what I am hearing .somethings are bigger than footy .Glad the club is there offering supoort

 

[franklin2323]

That'd be my preference.

Edwards out was what I heard. Naden FB. May to the wing

 

[murraymob]

That is it. Fish in Cleary back for Souths game we will beat them and Parra. Finish 2nd and it won't matter the form we showed in this period

Crighton back from suspension as well

 

[Kilkenny]

Edwards out was what I heard. Naden FB. May to the wing

If Edwards is out, it would make perfect sense to give Charlie another opportunity at fullback. Pointless playing Naden there just leave him on the wing. If true ideal opportunity for Charlie, might just be what he needs to give him some confidence going forward.

 

[DinkyDi]

The rumour I've read makes it perfectly understandable why he's left

Care to expand?