Round 25 v Dragons @ Pepper Stadium

[martielang]

I reckon it'll be a really tough test for us. No doubt they'll back themselves given they dusted us by 40 last time we met.

 

[5starcognac]

For those unaware the Penrith Show is on this weekend so parking options will be more restricted than usual.

http://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2017/08/23/parking_information_.html

I had no idea so thanks heaps, that's great info!

 

[TheFrog]

When was the last time we beat a team comfortably? It's a concern, would be practice for those periods we get on top against good teams.

The Sharks last year won 11 games by 8 points or less. Didn't stop them winning the comp.

 

[GongPanther]

Dragons historically have had grub in them. They will come to Penrith with a win at all costs attitude,so expect unsettling tactics on the younger players such as Corey Harawira who have a habit of biting back when provoked by the opposition.

Being focused,staying to the game plan,and cut out the dumb shit.

 

[OldPanther]

They look happy at least:

http://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2017/08/24/gallery_opposed_sess.html

 

[chrisD]

The Sharks last year won 11 games by 8 points or less. Didn't stop them winning the comp.

I'd like to think we were as gritty tough as they were.

 

[TheFrog]

I'd like to think we were as gritty tough as they were.

Getting there, but some way to go, you are right.

 

[GongPanther]

They look happy at least:

http://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2017/08/24/gallery_opposed_sess.html

Doesn't look like we have the shits.

 

[OldPanther]

Doesn't look like we have the shits.

Yeah looks like kids playing with their mates.

 

[Westernised Panther]

Phil Gould just said during the Broncos v Parra broadcast that there's only 100 tickets left until sellout!

Not sure if that's general entry and/or grandstand seating. Either way, get to the ground early!!

 

[OldPanther]

Phil Gould just said during the Broncos v Parra broadcast that there's only 100 tickets left until sellout!

Not sure if that's general entry and/or grandstand seating. Either way, get to the ground early!!

The notification I got said reserve seating.

 

[OldPanther]

Panthers v Dragons
4pm Sunday @ Pepper Stadium

1. Dylan EDWARDS
2. Josh MANSOUR
3. Tyrone PEACHEY
4. Waqa BLAKE
5. Dallin WATENE-ZELEZNIAK
6. Tyrone MAY
7. Nathan CLEARY
8. James TAMOU
9. Peter WALLACE (c)
10. Reagan CAMPBELL-GILLARD
11. Corey HARAWIRA-NAERA
12. Isaah YEO
13. James FISHER-HARRIS

14. Sione KATOA
15. Bryce CARTWRIGHT
16. Tim BROWNE
17. Trent MERRIN
19. Dean WHARE
21. Kaide ELLIS

 

[umina panther]

13+

Lets end the year of the worst fan base in the NRL

 

[chrisD]

Hopefully May in 6 means 40+ mins at lock for Cartwright.

 

[tripster]

Hopefully May in 6 means 40+ mins at lock for Cartwright.

It will be good to see how he goes. Of the players in our current squad, Cartwright's defence still makes me the most nervous.

 

[GongPanther]

Dean Whare maybe back in the centre.Need to stiffen that defense out wide a bit.

 

[PenrithPanther45]

Advantage Dragons. Heavy rain and possibly hail forecast for this afternoon. Will force them into playing through middle, where they find most of their success.

 

[umina panther]

Advantage Dragons. Heavy rain and possibly hail forecast for this afternoon. Will force them into playing through middle, where they find most of their success.

Our back 3 and Cleary kicking actually makes this an advantage. We are simply a much better side with no excuses today

 

[tripster]

Advantage Dragons. Heavy rain and possibly hail forecast for this afternoon. Will force them into playing through middle, where they find most of their success.

It is a beautiful day out here at the moment, seems crazy to think the weather is going to change that much in a few hours, but the forecasts all say it will.

I think wet weather advantages the Dragons. More likely we will drop more ball and it'll generallt be harder for us to score points.

 

[Tronald Crump]

Advantage Dragons. Heavy rain and possibly hail forecast for this afternoon. Will force them into playing through middle, where they find most of their success.

Dragons play through the middle anyway. Have done most of the season.
This game was always going to come down to the battle of the forwards. Round 1 it was like boys playing men with the Dragons trampling us through the middle. They will go there again. This time with ego bruised and redemption on their mind lets hope our boys lift and get the job done this afternoon.