Round 25 Vs Cowboys @ QCB Stadium

[luv my panfas]

I’m not totally convinced about resting 13 players. I‘d understand resting some, but 13 is a huge call. If we win next week, Luai will have only played two games in two months come the prelim.

We won the comp last year busted Lets win it this year on all cylinders

 

[luv my panfas]

Let me guess….

Disrespectful to the Cowboys…..

Complete arrogance by the Panthers (my money is on Paul Crawley for that line)…..

Not in the spirit of the game………

Who gives a toss what any of that lot have to say NRL 360 has embarrassed itself all year Not a journo amongst them

 

[forby]

They actually said we deserve to do whatever we went.

 

[Kilkenny]

Personally, I’m not a fan of resting players unless they have a Niggling injury or two.

Given this game us away in Townsville, I can understand the decision.

Im looking forward to see all our debutants hope they do us proud.

Enjoying a few days here on Magnetic Island and looking forward to the game on Saturday night. Will wear our colours with pride regardless of the outcome.

 

[Blues Riff]

You motherf**ker

Mate, I don't know why you seek a neutral opinion here. We fkn hate Parra. Your affection for both teams is, quite frankly, ..... unnatural.

 

[Smug Panther]

Personally, I’m not a fan of resting players unless they have a Niggling injury or two.

Given this game us away in Townsville, I can understand the decision.

Im looking forward to see all our debutants hope they do us proud.

Enjoying a few days here on Magnetic Island and looking forward to the game on Saturday night. Will wear our colours with pride regardless of the outcome.

Not the game you expected but will be cool to be there to see Jenkins and Cole debut

 

[herbert henry1908]

Didn't the team win 8 straight after playing 0 games in 6 months? What's your point? They won't be match fit?
This way they pretty much have the finals squad fit, and training together for almost 2 weeks.

That‘s hardly the same thing. You’re coming up against other teams that haven’t played as well. I’m particularly concerned with how little our halves will have played.

As I said, I get the need to rest some, just not sure about all 13.

 

[herbert henry1908]

How hard do you think the Cows will go? Will be hard to get up for this one I would think; weakened team to play, eyes on the big prize the week after.

They‘ve still got a shot at a home final, so they’ll go very hard. (Admittedly it’s unlikely as the Knights will have to beat the Sharks)

 

[Smug Panther]

That‘s hardly the same thing. You’re coming up against other teams that haven’t played as well. I’m particularly concerned with how little our halves will have played.

As I said, I get the need to rest some, just not sure about all 13.

Fair concerns but if our fresh forwards and back 3 make the meters Nathan will kick us to victory no matter who we play

 

[Kilkenny]

Not the game you expected but will be cool to be there to see Jenkins and Cole debut

Absolutely mate, we booked this trip at start of the season, wife and I are retired, we are in the fortunate position of being able to do a game or two interstate each season and we just chose this one at the start of the season not knowing at the time how our season would unfold. I’ve been wearing my Panthers colours last couple of days since we’ve been here and have been coping it. The Panthers are definitely not everyone’s second favourite team here in Townsville. Bit surprised.

 

[Girds89]

Wouldnt be suprised to see sorensen drop off and geyer make his debut too.

 

[Kilkenny]

Wouldnt be suprised to see sorensen drop off and geyer make his debut too.

Riki would be more deserving of a debut than Maverick Geyer in my opinion. He’s been injury free, played almost all games in NSW Cup while Geyer has had an injury interrupted season again. Geyer needs a really good off season for 2023, bulk up a bit and develop his skill base, tighten his defence.

 

[maple_69]

Pumped to see Jenkins and Turuva go around as well as the Luke/Kenny rotation in action. Henry looks a real goer as well. I expect these guys to stick around more than most think and probably just lack the class/experience to get it done.

Cows 26
Panthers Cup 16

 

[Iamback]

Luai certainly didn't look under done, nor the Fish.
Missing this game doesn't mean putting the feet up. It will be an intense, uninterupted preparation specifically suited to a finals campaign.
If we don't win the comp, it won't be because players missed this game. It will be because another team has closed the gap.

Luai played July 23
Played on Friday. Next game will be 14 days later, then the aim will be to play another game 14 days later.

2 games in 7 weeks, You didn't see any rust on him? Atleast early on we were rusty.

Throw in a number 7 with even longer out. Certainly the guys who missed games in the last month could of played

 

[Iamback]

Fair concerns but if our fresh forwards and back 3 make the meters Nathan will kick us to victory no matter who we play

We aren't a good at chasing points, Nathan you can't help but others

 

[Iamback]

Wouldnt be suprised to see sorensen drop off and geyer make his debut too.

I guess he needs to get match fitness ul

 

[age.s]

Very excited to see how many of these players handle the step up to first grade. There's obviously nowhere near enough experience in the squad to expect a win, but I would expect to see certain players put their hand up as men who can handle the marked increase in pressure and quality that will be coming at them. They will have a ton to play for and it'll be nice having players give above 100% in what would otherwise be a dead rubber for the club.

And who knows. This time last year very few people had heard of Ruben Cotter and Jeremiah Nanai.

 

[Iamback]

That‘s hardly the same thing. You’re coming up against other teams that haven’t played as well. I’m particularly concerned with how little our halves will have played.

As I said, I get the need to rest some, just not sure about all 13.

I share those Concerns. The handful of guys that didn't miss a game over the last month, Should of missed out but time will tell I guess

 

[hindy111]

The only possible worry for you guys might be and this is only a possible.
Nathan's been out for 5 weeks. Will come back first week of finals and if win off again. 1 game in basically 2 months. Will he be rusty?
I don't know. I would of given Luai 30 mins this game personaly.

 

[Thirsty Panther]

Another concern I have for this game is that it will show the rest of the league how good our juniors are.
I imagine the likes of Bennett will be watching this game very closely. Picking some talent for his new team.