Round 25 v Canberra

[Chins get the wins]

Schneider back in the 7 for our remaining games is a no brainer. He has been decent for the most part in all his appearances this season. He will get the job done I’m confident.

He won't really play 7, Luai will.

 

[penrithfrank]

It's all about just winning the last 3 games .. grinding away ...1 loss roosters get 2nd ... canberra away is the toughest 1 in my opinion

 

[Kilkenny]

He won't really play 7, Luai will.

I was more pointing out playing the specialist half, as opposed to Cole.

 

[Chins get the wins]

It's all about just winning the last 3 games .. grinding away ...1 loss roosters get 2nd ... canberra away is the toughest 1 in my opinion

Means nothing really. We'll pump Easts at home or at the SFS

 

[Kilkenny]

Means nothing really. We'll pump Easts at home or at the SFS

We haven’t really pumped anybody other than a couple of games such as the Sharks Dragons in recent times.

I just don’t think this current side are pumping anyone really.

might grind out a win, but not putting any side to the sword.

 

[WestyLife]

Benji had Api hitting it up in the middle last night haha

To be fair Benji also thinks it's still 2005 so best just to humour him.

 

[maple_69]

Toelau may just have been getting some minutes in anticipation of playing more than 20-30 with Sommo starting. With Cleary an injury risk in the finals, that 14 absolutely has to go to a Cogger type once again. Getting some proper looks at Toelau subbing in as first or second receiver, rather than just the dummy half stint, would be valuable in the next few weeks. Not sure where Schneider fits in but if it’s the 14 as Cleary insurance well I guess we need to see him at dummy half this next few weeks.

 

[kinghippo]

Read a article from Canberra that had Laurie saying he in on the wing again this week.

Laurie just isn’t big enough for what we need out of wingers, I was hoping to see him at 5/8.

 

[Chins get the wins]

Read a article from Canberra that had Laurie saying he in on the wing again this week.

Laurie just isn’t big enough for what we need out of wingers, I was hoping to see him at 5/8.

Ivan has it badly wrong here. I get wanting to reward Laurie but it doesn't work.

I'd like to see Casey or Alamoti on the wing ideally

 

[Munky]

We got a massive leg up in 2021 when Bellamy found space in the seventeen for his backup fullback that was awesome filling in during the season.

Let's hope Ivan doesn't have the same sentimentality in the finals.
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[Aliceinwonderland]

Ivan has it badly wrong here. I get wanting to reward Laurie but it doesn't work.

I'd like to see Casey or Alamoti on the wing ideally

I'm not convinced that Laurie should be on the wing. I believe there are better options.

I don't have the information at hand that Ivan and staffs have.

I just want an overall better performance. Defence in the past couple of weeks has been paper thing.

I hope they get a rocket up the bottom this week. Because at the moment, I'm less than impressed.

 

[MugaB]

He won't really play 7, Luai will.

So he wasnt 7 for the other games this season,
...got it

 

[Chins get the wins]

So he wasnt 7 for the other games this season,
...got it

He tackles and does a few long kicks. Luai and Yeo run the side

 

[Alintheeast]

It will be nice to watch a match played in natural light maybe even sunshine.

 

[Chins get the wins]

It will be nice to watch a match played in natural light maybe even sunshine.

Ricky crying in the presser afterwards will top off a lovely afternoon

 

[Sime_11]

Storm who played well v Raiders form which is consistently inconsistent.

Raiders are done for the year (mathematical chance) - we have no excuses for this game, yes Cleary is out but Luai has risen to lead the team this year.

Laurie will be fine on the wing - i particularly liked the quick hands play which put him in space - he did very well against Papenhuyzen in that situation.

the loss was the best thing for us - another reality check to show we cant just turn up and expect to perform. Forwards need a rocket up them and the youthful guys coming into the team will be infectious for our leaders to spur on.

if we cant beat Canberra away - we dont deserve to win a premiership

 

[Hooked]

Alamoti and Garner both named on the extended bench. And both are named in NSW Cup.

Glad to see Garner back at last.

 

[Chins get the wins]

I know lots will cry "trust Ivan he's a 3 time premiership coach" but what the f**k is he doing with Laurie? It's so clear he not a winger and he's even LESS of a winger in Pantherball. This is becoming Tyrone May all over again and that call cost us the 2020 comp imo

 

[BossleyPanther]

Hopefully Garner and Alamoti play.

 

[Black Panther]

I know lots will cry "trust Ivan he's a 3 time premiership coach" but what the f**k is he doing with Laurie? It's so clear he not a winger and he's even LESS of a winger in Pantherball. This is becoming Tyrone May all over again and that call cost us the 2020 comp imo

I think Kepaoa would be a better option at this point if Alamoti isn’t playing. Seems to be carving up NSW Cup and suits the style we play. But and athletic would be dangerous on the Wing instead of Laurie who I believe is. Fullback or 6 only.