Round 24 v Roosters

[Kilkenny]

The debutant makes sense. Good luck to Burns on Saturday night.

 

[Panther_Daz]

Roosters aren't taking it easy on us unfortunately.

Their only change is Latrell Mitchell back in.

 

[OldPanther]

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has named his squad to face Sydney Roosters at Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.

With Isaah Yeo ruled out due to a shoulder injury, 20-year-old forward Billy Burns will make his NRL debut as Panther No.592.

Born in Parkes, Burns has progressed through the grades at Panthers since joining the club's premiership-winning SG Ball side in 2016.

Jarome Luai is on the bench after making his return from an eye injury in last week's Canterbury Cup match while Josh Mansour is still sidelined with a back injury.

The Panthers will wear the 2019 Away Jersey.
Panthers v Roosters
Sydney Cricket Ground
7.35pm Saturday 31 August

1. Dylan EDWARDS - sponsored by Lendcorp
2. Stephen CRICHTON - sponsored by Daily Press
3. Dean WHARE - sponsored by Volvo Cars Penrith
4. Brent NADEN - sponsored by AMA Event Management
5. Brian TO'O - sponsored by Fornari's Interior Linings
6. James MALONEY - sponsored by Soneta Plumbing
7. Nathan CLEARY - sponsored by Tuff Mouthguards
8. James TAMOU (c) - sponsored by Signace
9. Mitch KENNY - sponsored by Hertz
10. Moses LEOTA - sponsored by HIX Group
11. Viliame KIKAU - sponsored by Zoo Fitness
12. Liam MARTIN - sponsored by Chemtools
13. James FISHER-HARRIS - sponsored by Stylus Blinds

14. Jarome LUAI - sponsored by Chardon & Abbott Home Loans
15. Spencer LENIU - sponsored by Protech Locksmiths
16. Billy BURNS - sponsored by Potter Automotive
17. Reagan CAMPBELL-GILLARD - sponsored by Bidfood
18. Wayde EGAN - sponsored by CETNAJ Wetherill Park/Rouse Hill
19. Sione KATOA - sponsored by Worldwide Parramatta
20. Hame SELE - sponsored by Fantastic Framing
21. Malakai WATENE-ZELEZNIAK - sponsored by Brightside Music

I like the balance of the bench but what happened to Egan? 18th man and not in CC?

 

[Kilkenny]

Roosters aren't taking it easy on us unfortunately.

Their only change is Latrell Mitchell back in.

They fear the wounded Panthers.

 

[OldPanther]

Roosters aren't taking it easy on us unfortunately.

Their only change is Latrell Mitchell back in.

He won't save them.

 

[age.s]

Is that indicating that Whare/Crichton and Naden/To'o will be the pairings with either the centres or wingers swapping sides? Or is it just a quirk of the numbering?

If so, I like it. Naden/Chrichton was such a glaring problem defensively.

 

[Buzzard Breath]

Roosters aren't taking it easy on us unfortunately.

Their only change is Latrell Mitchell back in.

This time of year its all about momentum. The chooks will be prime for this one.

 

[Panther_Daz]

Is that indicating that Whare/Crichton and Naden/To'o will be the pairings with either the centres or wingers swapping sides? Or is it just a quirk of the numbering?

If so, I like it. Naden/Chrichton was such a glaring problem defensively.

As long as Naden isn't marking Latrell.

 

[Buzzard Breath]

I like the balance of the bench but what happened to Egan? 18th man and not in CC?

After the poor display last week from our halves perhaps the coach wants another option with Luai?

 

[Buzzard Breath]

As long as Naden isn't marking Latrell.

Should be Whare but Manu will give us headaches the other side of the field.

 

[Kilkenny]

As long as Naden isn't marking Latrell.

Naden will be clutching at thin air regardless of who he marks up against.

 

[Panther_Daz]

Naden will be clutching at thin air regardless of who he marks up against.

Good point. Manu is an elite centre too.

 

[TheFrog]

If I can recall, we beat the Roosters last round. Brandy scored a try of his own long range kick in the corner. I think we won 36-6. I was on the supporters bus and we said we wanted to drive by Parra Leagues because we were so excited to make the finals, but we had to play Manly mid week.

38-6 it was, the same score as the semi-final the following week. I was there too, at the old Sports Ground. A Roosters fan near me kept yelling out "Don't give it to Dreier". Apparently Col Dreier wasn't exactly Latrell. It was his last first grade game (of 19).

Crowd of 8,000, which they'll struggle to beat this weekend.

 

[Kilkenny]

Good point. Manu is an elite centre too.

Don’t know how reliable it was but was told by one of the Flegg boys two seasons back (before Manu resigned with the Roosters) Gould was trying to lure him our way. He claimed to know this because he knew Manu personally and at the time he was in and out the Roosters side and when he did play it was on the wing. Never eventuated obviously which is fortunate for Manu.

 

[OldPanther]

After the poor display last week from our halves perhaps the coach wants another option with Luai?

Maybe. Development for Luai is a must with Jimmy gone in 2 games as well.

 

[herbert henry1908]

What’s the word on Yeo?

 

[Kilkenny]

Crowd of 8,000, which they'll struggle to beat this weekend.

I have travelled extensively over the years following our beloved Panthers but his season has been so poor I could be offered a couple of free tickets, with alcohol and food all supplied and I would politely decline the offer. That’s how bad our season has been.

I’ll just endure the misery from the comfort of my lounge room.

 

[Luke Bowden]

Stoked for Billy Burns! Rip in Kid!

 

[10Grand]

Good point. Manu is an elite centre too.

So is their accountant..

 

[OldPanther]

So is their accountant..

I thought their accountant would be a utility.