Round 25 v Canberra

[Chins get the wins]

True they are some games we should have racked up a score. But to counter a little.

From injuries, suspensions and Origin. We have fielded 11th different ‘spine’ combinations this year.

We have only played one game this year full-strength. Round 2. Even in that round Fish was injured early.

I could argue we haven't had the stability at times this year this year to build. But that would paper over a few cracks. Some things still tick me off. From leaky edge defence, to dumb unforced errors, to giving away dumb penalties. We seem to have made it harder on ourselves than it should be.
I can't excuse some of performances this year. The Warriors, Manly and Cowboys losses stand out as disappointments or missed wins. Others games have been frustrating to watch. Teams that we should have beaten easily. We either grind out ugly wins or come from behind.

All of that above its remarkable we have been 2nd for a large part of the year.

All we need to do come finals time is play like we did against the Sharks. Do that 3 times and we win another title. Easy said than done. Not impossible with the talent we have in this team. Some luck going our way with injuries would help.

Every forward not named Yeo needs to stop being a pussy really. Fix that and we should win the comp

 

[Pomoz]

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I had people staring at me in the cafe I was in, because I burst out laughing when I saw this. Awesome!

 

[Pomoz]

Every forward not named Yeo needs to stop being a pussy really. Fix that and we should win the comp

Harsh. Our worst offenders have been our front row this year. I see it like this:

Kenny gets a "B+". He has been belting blokes as usual and improved his service.

JFH gets a "C-", once his contract was sorted he improved to an acceptable level. Looked much better the last few weeks.

Martin gets a "C", he has been flat at times, but also had a few good games and has always put in the hard tackles when needed.

Leota gets a "D-" and gets to do extra training sessions. He has looked flat, disinterested and unfit. Come on Moses, fire up, you are a beast when you are "on". I think he is already pining for his buddy JFH..

Henry gets a "B", a great first year in the top grade and he has had a red hot go. Doesn't get intimidated and has mongrel.

Smith gets a "B", I think he has improved from last year and has showed some of the skills we have heard about.
Sorenson gets a "C", injured a lot and not shown a lot of form.

Garner gets a "B-", he has played well when he has been on the field. He would get a higher rating if he played more games.

Geyer gets a "C", a steady start to his career. Didn't wilt against the storm with NAS destroying all and sundry, even his own team mates.

Eisenhuth gets a "B", he always does a good job when he fills in. I don't get the "plod" hate mail he cops. He is a great bench player and will take the hits ups, or be a tackle Bot depending on what's required. With the salary cap, not everybody can be a star. Great clubman.

Yeo gets a "B". I am marking him down for not having a brother like the McLeans, poor planning if you ask me. Two Yeos would be perfect and probably unfair on the rest of the NRL. If he had a brother, i would give him an "A", inspirational year.

Watching the new boys in the last few years I can see "the Penrith Way". Debutants are told to focus in defence and not making mistakes. Minimise mistakes, build your confidence. As fans, we need to be patient and not interpret that to mean they have no talent at NRL level. Geyer, Smith and Henry all fit this mould. Smith has shown more this year, I expect Geyer and Henry to do the same next year.

 

[soc123_au]

Eisenhuth gets a "B", he always does a good job when he fills in. I don't get the "plod" hate mail he cops. He is a great bench player and will take the hits ups, or be a tackle Bot depending on what's required. With the salary cap, not everybody can be a star. Great clubman.

Plod isn't an insult. Every team needs them. No shame in being a plod at all, it's just that's the ceiling. Saves on suit hire for the Dally M's so not all bad news.

 

[Iamback]

Plod isn't an insult. Every team needs them. No shame in being a plod at all, it's just that's the ceiling. Saves on suit hire for the Dally M's so not all bad news.

Every team needs a plodder to do the ugly stuff, The problem becomes when there are multiple plodders there

 

[MugaB]

Plod isn't an insult. Every team needs them. No shame in being a plod at all, it's just that's the ceiling. Saves on suit hire for the Dally M's so not all bad news.

I love plod, but if you make plod a captain, you get what you pay for, a whole team of plod
Aka= Bulldogs, Eels, Dragons, tigers

 

[Hamstring awareness]

Izack Tago ready to repay Ivan Cleary's loyalty • The Western Weekender

Penrith centre Izack Tago admits he’s had a rollercoaster year for a variety of reasons, but he’s hoping a recent turn in form will see him in the fight for his third premiership come September.

westernweekender.com.au

 

[Stinkfinger]

Eisenhuth gets a "B", he always does a good job when he fills in. I don't get the "plod" hate mail he cops. He is a great bench player and will take the hits ups, or be a tackle Bot depending on what's required. With the salary cap, not everybody can be a star. Great clubman.

Could not agree more. He's still the Plodmeister though.

 

[Frankus]

Not quite a sell out but should be a decent crowd for anyone heading to the game.

 

[PennyPanthers81]

Garner is back on the bench!

 

[Westernised Panther]

Garner confirmed to return on the bench. Cole to drop off.

No offence to Cole, but the bench looks a lot stronger with Garner’s addition.

 

[PennyPanthers81]

I agree. Cole starts or doesn't play in my opinion.

 

[Iamback]

Garner confirmed to return on the bench. Cole to drop off.

No offence to Cole, but the bench looks a lot stronger with Garner’s addition.

Not on the form Schneider has shown. If he goes MIA then Cole not being there will hurt

 

[Chins get the wins]

Not on the form Schneider has shown. If he goes MIA then Cole not being there will hurt

Cole has offered even less than Schneider. Having both is pointless

 

[Iamback]

Cole has offered even less than Schneider. Having both is pointless

well it is a cover of multiple positions too. Not sure Garner will be any good if he needs big minutes in the backs.

I'd of brought him back via NSW Cup to get some minutes in him

 

[WestyLife]

Garner confirmed to return on the bench. Cole to drop off.

No offence to Cole, but the bench looks a lot stronger with Garner’s addition.

Cole should be the 6.

 

[Iamback]

Cole should be the 6.

Yep if Luai is playing 7 then Schneider isn't much use

 

[Chins get the wins]

Cole has a terrible boot. That's the issue

 

[mxlegend99]

Cole should be the 6.

My thoughts too. He or Laurie (who should not be near the wing) at 6.

Brad Schneider is just awful. He will set more points up for Raiders than us.

 

[WestyLife]

Cole has a terrible boot. That's the issue

By the same token Schneider is terrible at most things.