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It's another Monday which brings with it the new focus on yet another huge Round of Footy. We take on the panthers this Thursday night in what should be an absolute bumper clash. Regardless of ladder position, this rivalry between us and Penrith has really grown over the last couple of years. In fact, it's grown to the point where they're now my second most hated team behind you know who. I just hate Penrith. They've become self-entitled, cocky, arrogant wankers. Been a lot of feeling in our games over the last two years and I expect this week to be no different. So, not only is it a huge game because of the rivalry, but also because it's 1st vs 5th and once again, there's a lot riding on it.
It's hard to know what to expect from Penrith this week because they have so many injuries and are pretty depleted. No Cleary, Luai, JFH, Martin, May and possibly still Edwards. That certainly helps our cause. However, they're first for a reason and they're the defending premiers so even with that side, we still can't take them lightly. As soon as we take them lightly, that's when they'll pull our pants down yet again. It's the Panthers for God's sake! I still think it'll still be a massive challenge and another good chance to see where we're really at. They still have superstars like To'o, Crichton, Leota, Koroisau, Kikau, and Yeo playing so we're still going to need to be on our toes. The guys that are in for all their injured or suspended stars are still good quality too.
For us, once again it's about going up those levels that JD spoke about the other week. Every game from now on is bigger and more important than the last so we need to step up those levels every week, this one is no different. That last game against the Eels was simply brilliant and if we go out there and play like that on Thursday night, then we'll be very hard to beat. But that's the challenge, can we go out there and back it up? I think we can, but time will tell. Complete your sets, execute and show the kind of defensive resolve we did last week. We get two or three massive ins this week with Graham, Burgess and potentially Ilias all back on deck for this monster clash. That'll be a huge boost for us. I'd just really like to see us go out and stick it to Penrith in front of our home fans in a high-stakes game.
God I just hate these guys and hate that club so much! I'd love nothing more than to get one over them and continue our run this week. That Grand Final last year still burns as I'm sure it would for the players. We have got to use that as motivation and unleash the rage! So, it's another huge game but I think we can do it. I know we can do it!! Let's go!!
It's hard to know what to expect from Penrith this week because they have so many injuries and are pretty depleted. No Cleary, Luai, JFH, Martin, May and possibly still Edwards. That certainly helps our cause. However, they're first for a reason and they're the defending premiers so even with that side, we still can't take them lightly. As soon as we take them lightly, that's when they'll pull our pants down yet again. It's the Panthers for God's sake! I still think it'll still be a massive challenge and another good chance to see where we're really at. They still have superstars like To'o, Crichton, Leota, Koroisau, Kikau, and Yeo playing so we're still going to need to be on our toes. The guys that are in for all their injured or suspended stars are still good quality too.
For us, once again it's about going up those levels that JD spoke about the other week. Every game from now on is bigger and more important than the last so we need to step up those levels every week, this one is no different. That last game against the Eels was simply brilliant and if we go out there and play like that on Thursday night, then we'll be very hard to beat. But that's the challenge, can we go out there and back it up? I think we can, but time will tell. Complete your sets, execute and show the kind of defensive resolve we did last week. We get two or three massive ins this week with Graham, Burgess and potentially Ilias all back on deck for this monster clash. That'll be a huge boost for us. I'd just really like to see us go out and stick it to Penrith in front of our home fans in a high-stakes game.
God I just hate these guys and hate that club so much! I'd love nothing more than to get one over them and continue our run this week. That Grand Final last year still burns as I'm sure it would for the players. We have got to use that as motivation and unleash the rage! So, it's another huge game but I think we can do it. I know we can do it!! Let's go!!