Round 3 V Bulldogs

[pantherz9103]

Cleary could be out 6 to 10 weeks and I can't see many wins coming while Cleary is out so I hope it ends up being just the 6 weeks.

 

[billypilgrimnz]

Cleary could be out 6 to 10 weeks and I can't see many wins coming while Cleary is out so I hope it ends up being just the 6 weeks.

We certainly can win without him.

 

[unKwn]

i'm not worried.

 

[franklin2323]

Luckily we have the Cowboys next and JT is hopeless at spotting weaknesses in defence and creating overlaps....

Hess will just smash that edge. All 3 are test players so need to get their shit together

 

[PANTHERMIKE]

What has happened to Mansour..

He is a shadow of former self, and constantly is running sideways almost Moylan like.

I love the guy, but looking at other teams wingers, he is really limited in his ability, aside from being a metre maker..

 

[umina panther]

What has happened to Mansour..

He is a shadow of former self, and constantly is running sideways almost Moylan like.

I love the guy, but looking at other teams wingers, he is really limited in his ability, aside from being a metre maker..

That finish on the weekend was pretty handy but yeah his form is down for sure

 

[cain3y]

What has happened to Mansour..

He is a shadow of former self, and constantly is running sideways almost Moylan like.

I love the guy, but looking at other teams wingers, he is really limited in his ability, aside from being a metre maker..

His head is not thinking about playing football at the moment, too busy thinking about his next contract and the dollars IMO.

 

[MrBlack]

We certainly can win without him.

We did look a lot better once Cleary was off the field and Maloney took over.

I think Wallace to Half is a good idea. He will do the little things right, add an extra kicker, and let Maloney do his thing. Wallace could also defend a little wider which will help that fragile left hand side defense.

it also allows us to bring Katoa into hooker which adds a little more flair around the ruck area.

 

[ACTPanthers]

Can't agree with Wallace to half, he hasn't been an effective half for a long time now - In saying that, as much as I respect the guy, he shouldn't be in the 17 in any capacity IMO - Love the guy for his dedication, but it's time to move on to greener pastures...

 

[umina panther]

Can't agree with Wallace to half, he hasn't been an effective half for a long time now - In saying that, as much as I respect the guy, he shouldn't be in the 17 in any capacity IMO - Love the guy for his dedication, but it's time to move on to greener pastures...

100% and this is why he shouldn't have been made captain. Still a great man to have around the club and hopefully he stays here in some role

 

[TheFrog]

What has happened to Mansour..

He is a shadow of former self, and constantly is running sideways almost Moylan like.

I love the guy, but looking at other teams wingers, he is really limited in his ability, aside from being a metre maker..

ACL in the back of his mind. He's lost some pace, which is the last thing he needed because he wasn't fast before, but the main thing is he doesn't take the ball up with the gusto of yore. He did have a go last game though, and maybe he'll get over it.

Can't agree with Wallace to half, he hasn't been an effective half for a long time now

He hasn't been a half, effective or otherwise, for over two seasons now. But I still think the coach might turn to him.

 

[MrBlack]

Can't agree with Wallace to half, he hasn't been an effective half for a long time now - In saying that, as much as I respect the guy, he shouldn't be in the 17 in any capacity IMO - Love the guy for his dedication, but it's time to move on to greener pastures...

All he needs to do at half is play second fiddle to Maloney. Basically, tackle, pass the ball and occasionally kick it. All of which he is more than capable of. It is an opportunity to give Katoa game time.

Also - it is short term until May comes back and slots into the halves.

 

[umina panther]

Only positive is if Katoa plays well then Wallace drops out when May is back.

 

[ACTPanthers]

All he needs to do at half is play second fiddle to Maloney. Basically, tackle, pass the ball and occasionally kick it. All of which he is more than capable of. It is an opportunity to give Katoa game time.

Also - it is short term until May comes back and slots into the halves.

His passing out of dummy half has been progressively getting worse, so I can't see his passing getting better with more pressure to do so playing in the halves. Kicking game has regressed as well - Having one competent play maker is a detriment in my opinion, gives the opposition an easy target on the last tackle every time - Wallace's time as a half is well and truly over, and I can't see that changing anytime soon. Like I said, love the guy, just think he is getting past his used by date.

Luai needs to be blooded at some point, and as you said, it's only short term until May is fit.

 

[ACTPanthers]

He hasn't been a half, effective or otherwise, for over two seasons now. But I still think the coach might turn to him.

That's kind of my point, why move him to a position he hasn't played for years? Luai needs to be tested in FG, why not now?

 

[mxlegend99]

Theres always the chance Maloney is the one cut when May returns. His 14 missed tackles put him back to the top of the leaderboard.



Great to see Hiku and Carty in the top 5 aswell. They copped it for poor defence while here. But 14 missed tackles in a game must be a record for us. Surely?

Im kidding about him getting dropped. We knew he was a terrible defender. Just helps him fit in really. 51 missed tackles against the Bulldogs.

Mansour 6. Whare 4. Maloney 14..that edge is just terrible. Some say it's Mansours fault. But the guys inside him are defending like shit and a problem a couple of defenders in makes each guys job harder outside them. He keeps getting outnumbered and having to cover a lot of space.

For some reason a basic set play can expose our edge. Yet we cant do the same to other teams. Even shit wingers can bag tries when they keep getting the ball with no one infront of them.

 

[OldPanther]

 

[MrBlack]

That's kind of my point, why move him to a position he hasn't played for years? Luai needs to be tested in FG, why not now?

I do kind of agree. Just think Hook will go conservative and use Wallace in the halves. I'll be ok with it.

Not sure Luai's first game should be up against Thurston in Nth Qld.

 

[PANTHERMIKE]

That finish on the weekend was pretty handy but yeah his form is down for sure

Finish was great, but we see about 10 of those types of finishes every round by wingers. Whilst great, its kind of the norm..

 

[TheFrog]

Theres always the chance Maloney is the one cut when May returns.

How much are we paying him? In the $800k vicinity apparently. He won't be dropped.