Round 26 v The Eels

[Sime_11]

just have to ensure we get a Home final in week 1 and then play very well to get the job done - then everyone gets a much needed rest and we can prepare for a Prelim final

 

[Iamback]

Only 18. He has plenty of time.

Looks a similar build to Peachey. A bit stronger than he looks I think.

He has monster legs. Lots of early Suualli build wise about him. When he is 20 he will be hurting defenders

 

[Iamback]

Ready or not I thought he was quite willing. Had some strong carries.

Eels were ruthless. They exposed him and To'o didn't trust him either. Also in front of a record sell out crowd against our rivals in a derby.

He had a tough night but as you said he will bounce back. I think he has a future.

To be fair To'o has been coming in a lot this year, Again a good wake up here for our defence.

Their 1st try sums it up, Poor communication. 3 guys all rushing the touchline. No one holding their line

 

[soc123_au]

To be fair To'o has been coming in a lot this year, Again a good wake up here for our defence.

Their 1st try sums it up, Poor communication. 3 guys all rushing the touchline. No one holding their line

The first try was just a freak pass from the titty grabber. Apart from being flat, it was one of those nights as far as the bounce of the ball, freak plays coming off etc. It seems to happen a bit against Parra, I guess when you are giving everything the bounce of the ball can go your way.

 

[WestyLife]

To be fair To'o has been coming in a lot this year, Again a good wake up here for our defence.

Their 1st try sums it up, Poor communication. 3 guys all rushing the touchline. No one holding their line

Yep To'o has been getting saved from cover defence so much I assumed it was the system. McLean should've been trusted to cover his man but To'o has been doing it with critta and he's a rep centre.

 

[BossleyPanther]

There should be more incentive to win MP, Like win 1 game only in the finals to make the GF. What's $100k going to do seriously?

 

[Iamback]

Yep To'o has been getting saved from cover defence so much I assumed it was the system. McLean should've been trusted to cover his man but To'o has been doing it with critta and he's a rep centre.

it is one of the things I mentioned that we have been getting away with. That last night will be a wake up call

 

[BxTom]

Yep To'o has been getting saved from cover defence so much I assumed it was the system. McLean should've been trusted to cover his man but To'o has been doing it with critta and he's a rep centre.

Agree. Whilst McLean, being a debutant in a high pressure game (local derby) is a bit of a weak link due to inexperience, To'o went missing on the wing not just once, but four times. That's a worry. You also have to remember though that Critta has a history of charging out of the line and, more often than not, missing tackles, it can be argued that To'o has good reason for coming in.

 

[MugaB]

There should be more incentive to win MP, Like win 1 game only in the finals to make the GF. What's $100k going to do seriously?

It should get you 2 home finals, regardless of your stadium, youll see clubs put in way more effort if that was the case, the big dance should always be homebush, but never underestimate a home semis that would get you there

 

[WestyLife]

Agree. Whilst McLean, being a debutant in a high pressure game (local derby) is a bit of a weak link due to inexperience, To'o went missing on the wing not just once, but four times. That's a worry. You also have to remember though that Critta has a history of charging out of the line and, more often than not, missing tackles, it can be argued that To'o has good reason for coming in.

Fair point he likes that intercept a bit too much.

 

[Old and Disgruntled]

If the Eels can put on that type of performance without Moses, then we should survive through the finals without Jerome.
Asi played the game of his career, Brown took charge, congratulations to the Eels.

 

[Black Diamond]

If the Eels can put on that type of performance without Moses, then we should survive through the finals without Jerome.
Asi played the game of his career, Brown took charge, congratulations to the Eels.

We were also missing 3/4 of our spine, our regular 2 centres and winger and a damaging back rower as well as debuting an 18 year old. All things considered, I say put that one behind us, onwards and upwards. Let the Eels have their moment of glory, hope they enjoy mad Monday.

 

[The Realist]

I am accepting of loss, the performance but to let Sivo score four against us really gets up my nose.

All the Ex-Panthers guys had very good games against us.

 

[jane the pain]

You done it yet?

Negative.

 

[The Realist]

I'm excited that we have an actual challenge now. We were cruising 3 in a row

I'd rather just cruise thank you very much,

 

[Iamback]

If the Eels can put on that type of performance without Moses, then we should survive through the finals without Jerome.
Asi played the game of his career, Brown took charge, congratulations to the Eels.

of course we can.

Media will look at

With Luai 77-9
Without him 7-6

It will put the pressure on other teams

 

[The Realist]

Cleary's kicking and decision making needs addressing - i dont have confidence in us chasing a game with little time left - Cleary's criticism as being predictable just keeps reappearing - very Origin like last night by Nathan.

I think we are just going to have to accept that Nathan is a Robotic Halfback. He will never have the outright playmaking ability and instinctive nature of a Thurston. He will never have the tactical ability- the decision making to craft a set and think 3-4 tackles down range or the sheer skill of Andrew Johns.

In many ways he is a bit of an odd halfback for a 'great'. He is not particularly great at all the 'halfback' specific elements. What you could say about him is that he has no weaknesses and is possibly the best defensive halfback in a generation. That, and he is very reliable with an excellent Temperament.

This is also why Luai is such a key partner for him. The Yin to Cleary's Yang. Luai has great instinctive ability and is as unpredictable as Nathan is predictable. Plays with fire and passion. A Great combination.

Cogger when at #6 plays so much like Cleary (just on the left side) that a few times I have mistaken him. I am not a fan of this combination.

I think Ivan may have missed a trick this year by not have Peachey play a bit of #6. He has done pretty well when filling in that position in the past and is also an instinctive footy player similar to Luai.

But now is not the time to play games with selection - particularly an Ivan coached team.

 

[Sime_11]

Chammas article just dropped - 4 weeks for Luai - targeting prelim finals weekend

Luai’s shoulder scans give Panthers huge boost for finals

There were grave fears Jarome Luai would miss the rest of the season after he dislocated his shoulder on Thursday night. But the Panthers No.6 said there was “no way” his campaign was over.

www.smh.com.au

win that final in week 1 and get Luai back

Lets GO !!!!!

 

[chrisD]

Regarding Brian the carry on is silly, if your centre is all out at sea your winger's got no f**king chance. He's been a bit too worried about what's inside of him on occasions this season, but last night is nothing about nothing.

Peachey is shit, he's just priming to lose us a game.

 

[Black Diamond]