Round 22 v Knights

[PennyPanthers81]

Iongi! This time it is on!

 

[Westernised Panther]

Iongi! This time it is on!

We knew your mail will eventually come good brother!

 

[maple_69]

Testament to the quality of our core, depth and kids that we can field a side this strong with Edwards, Laurie, May, Alamoti, Garner and Fish out of our top 17 after turning over Crichton, Leniu, Hosking and Cogger in the off season.

Knights pack is nothing to sneeze at but damn I worry for that backline. Hopefully an opportunity for Tago to find a bit of confidence.

 

[Stinkfinger]

Garner was starting to look good prior to injury.
Sorenson been down on form.

Saw Scotty in some teams of the week the other day, which was a slight surprise.

 

[hindy111]

Tago has started playing better I feel

 

[Frankus]

A month without the S.

He's a tough bugger. First time I've ever seen him hurt. And he didn't even have a look of anguish on his face, he still looked angry/scary. hahaha

 

[Chins get the wins]

He's a tough bugger. First time I've ever seen him hurt. And he didn't even have a look of anguish on his face, he still looked angry/scary. hahaha

He's what JWH pretends to be

 

[MugaB]

He's a tough bugger. First time I've ever seen him hurt. And he didn't even have a look of anguish on his face, he still looked angry/scary. hahaha

Actually he looked bewildered,
...like "WTF is this shìt!, I don't get hurt!"
Probably a good time to keep him rested, save him for the games leading into the finals

 

[Panther Pete]

Tago has started playing better I feel

I agree. A long long way from what we know he can do but certainly some signs he is improving.

 

[Fangs]

If Brian To'o has the same illness I have then he is a long shot of playing on Sunday. Likewise anyone he may have spread it to in the playing group.

A lot of people getting sick this fortnight and it's not pretty. Three days off work minimum.

 

[Kilkenny]

I assume if To’o is too unwell to play on Sunday it will mean a debut for Kepaoa.

I guess they could potentially play Cole in the centres and push Casey out to the wing But given the form Kepaoa has been in probably better option.

 

[Kilkenny]

Iongi has had to wait a long time for his debut, I hope he has a cracker on Sunday and puts himself in the shop window for a more permanent gig somewhere. His pathway at are club is non existent really so he probably needs to be looking elsewhere for a starting opportunity. There are so many good fullbacks accross the NRL and many clubs have two or more options. It is a tough position, great if you can crack it, but really tough.

 

[Fangs]

Another dry track at 2pm.

I'm not sure if I have seen Luai/Cleary look more potent together than last week against the Dragons. They were constantly scheming. This could be another fun contest if the Knights actually show some spine and play for their season.

 

[snickers007]

Big game today in terms of staying in the hunt for the Minor Premiership. Melbourne don't lose often, so we need to capitalise when they do.

On a dry track, in front of another bumper crowd, we should be far too strong for the Knights.

Very keen to see Iongi, and hopefully Geyer actually gets a run at back row this week instead of covering injuries in the backline. And of course, the Hitman's 100th.

It's a great day to be a Panthers fan.

LFG

 

[Chins get the wins]

Huth starting with Smith to the bench. Hope play Matt for 15-20mins then he can ride the pine for the rest of the game

 

[martielang]

Huth starting with Smith to the bench. Hope play Matt for 15-20mins then he can ride the pine for the rest of the game

Confirmed plod god hater. Ban him mods.

 

[Chins get the wins]

Confirmed plod god hater. Ban him mods.

He's a terrible prop but does very well at 13

 

[Munky]

Huth is pure plod gaining metres but has a nice offload in him.

 

[Munky]

Ill discipline on Marzhew twice now.

 

[Chins get the wins]

Big mistake not playing Turuva at 1