Round 3 v Mel

[Chins]

Round 20 V the Phins. I suggest you re-read that thread. He wasn't good.

1 game. I'm happy to give Cole another month but if he continues as is then I'd punt him

 

[PennyPanthers81]

Team list largely unchanged, BS is the 14 with Blaze as 18th man. Casey keeps his spot for now.

 

[Black Panther]

Jenkins will come in as a late change.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

If anyone thinks this is the team that will run out come Thursday I'll eat my hat.

Milky in for Mclean. Brad Scn in the halves (for defense reasons in the middle) Either TT or Blaize at 14.

 

[Chins]

If anyone things this is the team that will run out come Thursday I'll eat my hat.

Milky in for Mclean. Brad Scn in the halves (for defense reasons in the middle) Either TT or Blaize at 14.

Cole has been awful so far but it would be very rough drop him after only 2 games in the 6.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Cole has been awful so far but it would be very rough drop him after only 2 games in the 6.

If it's the difference between solid defense in the middle or not. I know what I would do. Have a feeling Ivan is thinking this way too.

Cause we can't keep leaking points.

 

[age.s]

I dunno. Announcing that Casey keeps his spot before just form dropping him for a guy from cup doesn't seem like Ivan's style. He's usually a bit more respectful than that.

 

[Chins]

If it's the difference between solid defense in the middle or not. I know what I would do. Have a feeling Ivan is thinking this way too.

Cause we can't keep leaking points.

Tago has leaked our most points for 2 years now and Ivan hasn't dropped him. What makes Cole different?

 

[Fangs]

I dunno. Announcing that Casey keeps his spot before just form dropping him for a guy from cup doesn't seem like Ivan's style. He's usually a bit more respectful than that.

It works. Melbourne plan their traffic down his edge. Instead they get the secret weapon Jenkins...

But its out in the twitter world anyway so its not much of a surprise.

 

[Hooked]

Cole should be given 5/6 games. If he can't perform (especially against some bum teams ) then he should be replaced.
It would be a little unfair to cut and run after a couple of games.

 

[age.s]

It works. Melbourne plan their traffic down his edge. Instead they get the secret weapon Jenkins...

But its out in the twitter world anyway so its not much of a surprise.

Yeah I'm sure there's a logic to it, but I just don't see him doing it that much, especially in an instance where you're dropping a guy for form reasons. It's different for someone who's keeping a spot warm for an established player.

We'll see i guess.

 

[Fangs]

Yeah I'm sure there's a logic to it, but I just don't see him doing it that much, especially in an instance where you're dropping a guy for form reasons. It's different for someone who's keeping a spot warm for an established player.

We'll see i guess.

I'd rather pick and stick too.

 

[martielang]

Depends if Cole was only picked as a stop gap until Talagi was/is up to speed.

 

[Black Panther]

Cole has been in the Penrith system for a few years now, I am positive Ivan knows what he can bring. Hard to fault him against the Roosters last week considering it was probably the worst game for about 5/6 years, not many played well.

Normally rock solid in defence, just needs a bit of time in the 6 next to Nathan to further his game. If all else fails there, try him at Centre or just play him as the 14.

 

[Goonji]

Penrith were sh$t against the Roosters. I give them a chance to to show what they really can do. Having said that, their best might not be good enough this week.

 

[Stinkfinger]

I'm a firm believer in dropping and promoting players based on performance as deserved. That's why the twgo thing and then the McLean thing is weird. It is an inconsistent application of it. Tago was borderline the worst defender in the comp for a long time. He came good when it mattered yes and the players and coaches knew this and it was admitted publicly.

That's my real issue why is one guy getting the benefit of the doubt when multiple other players aren't.

Edit: tago is one of the best centres in the game at his best in my opinion so no this isn't hate.

Runs on the board I think they call it.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

I’d feel much better about this with Dylan in the back, but you don’t have a proper replacement.

I’d be starting with paps for the crud work until the game settles.

On paper it’s hard to pick, but on form obviously Melbourne.

I prefer your bench and backs but not your halves-and forwards a toss up after last week.

Cole is going to need every ounce of Nate’s composure and leadership or he might be frightened to death before he reaches the end of the tunnel.

There should be laws against this type of footy human sacrifice.

I feel good to visit when you are beneath us on the table. Help you find the smug again!

Now fire up everyone. It’s the f**king storm, kill them, kill them all!

 

[PennyPanthers81]

I think we lose this one. They need some time to work out combos/ gel together on field, especially the rookies. It will be an interesting season, but if we make the top four I always give us a chance in the finals.

 

[age.s]

I'm going to stay positive and say this will be like the game at Shark Park last year. We were looking shaky. Sharks on fire. People questioning the squads hunger and ability to go around again. 40-0.

 

[Iamback]

Depends if Cole was only picked as a stop gap until Talagi was/is up to speed.

If this was true than Talagi wouldn't of played centre last week