Round 7 Panthers vs Raiders

[BossleyPanther]

Actually I remember when Kenny started he was explosive and lasted long in the game.

 

[age.s]

Interesting to see Luke and Korisiou are similar build. Luke had 13 tackles complete at , maybe I am just looking for a ready made replacement for Api, but if he can build his endurance and stamina quickly it could work. However he is 27 so he has short NRL career if he keeps going.

Players who don't get a ton of first grade game time in their early 20s often end up lasting a bit longer due to the lower amount of general wear and tear. The real issue is whether his injury issues reoccur.

 

[Pomoz]

Massive Raiders fan here.

I wasn’t offended by the Panthers Viking clap at all. It’s a lot of fun and I’m happy other clubs can experience a bit of Canberra style atmosphere.

I think it really shows NRL clubs should be more innovative and develop their own crowd traditions via actions (Viking clap etc) or a song the whole crowd sings through the match or at the start.

It’s so much fun in Canberra I’ve even seen the away fans enjoy it and join in having a great time doing the Viking clap.

Panther’s fans will remember how much fun it was for a very long time so they should do the logical next step and create their own crowd traditions.

Well said. Go to Anfield and listen to the Kop sing. It's a religious experience, simply awe inspiring. They get mocked by other fans too. A moment of silence will be greeted with "you only sing when you're winning", although just lately that's most of the time. Honestly, it's hairs standing up on the back of the neck stuff.

In Australia we are very conservative with our crowd chanting. "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie" doesn't really cut the mustard. I would love to see it change and I don't mean the Panthers singing that terrible "go the mighty Panthers" song. Every time I hear it, my ears bleed.

We could do something like the "Fields of Anfield Road" song. Here are the Kop
We could sing the "Fields of Penrith Park"

All around the fields of Penrith Park
where once we watched King Brandy play, and could he play,
we had Bizza on the wing
and dreams and songs to sing
of the glory of Penrith Park.

We don't need to copy the Kop, but anything but "go the mighty Panthers" it's more cheezy than a block of cheddar.

 

[betcats]

Yea that too, can't snap fingers and expect 55-60min from him. 27 and he was gassed after 20. How long would it take a player like this to reach 55-60min games?

He isnt 27 till next feb. It was his first taste of FG its a big step up in intensity, he may of had his hands on his hips a couple times but he still did his job till he came off, didnt drop off any tackles and his service was perfect except for one pass that looked like a marker got a hand to his arm.

 

[The_Frog]

He did the 14 role for Storm before. QLD will use someone similar in the role

That was many concussions ago. I'd be very nervous were I a Storm fan and he's being used in a tackling forward role, as is customary for 14's. I know he deserves the blue jumper, but its not about who deserves what, but what the team needs.

 

[Coparugby]

Well said. Go to Anfield and listen to the Kop sing. It's a religious experience, simply awe inspiring. They get mocked by other fans too. A moment of silence will be greeted with "you only sing when you're winning", although just lately that's most of the time. Honestly, it's hairs standing up on the back of the neck stuff.

In Australia we are very conservative with our crowd chanting. "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie" doesn't really cut the mustard. I would love to see it change and I don't mean the Panthers singing that terrible "go the mighty Panthers" song. Every time I hear it, my ears bleed.

We could do something like the "Fields of Anfield Road" song. Here are the Kop
We could sing the "Fields of Penrith Park"

All around the fields of Penrith Park
where once we watched King Brandy play, and could he play,
we had Bizza on the wing
and dreams and songs to sing
of the glory of Penrith Park.

We don't need to copy the Kop, but anything but "go the mighty Panthers" it's more cheezy than a block of cheddar.

Fans from almost a dozen sports teams now sing You’ll Never Walk Alone.

It’s just fun and the NRL needs more of it.

 

[Smug Panther]

That was many concussions ago. I'd be very nervous were I a Storm fan and he's being used in a tackling forward role, as is customary for 14's. I know he deserves the blue jumper, but its not about who deserves what, but what the team needs.

He doesn't deserve it though. Hynes is so much more

 

[Whino]

Massive Raiders fan here.

I wasn’t offended by the Panthers Viking clap at all. It’s a lot of fun and I’m happy other clubs can experience a bit of Canberra style atmosphere.

I think it really shows NRL clubs should be more innovative and develop their own crowd traditions via actions (Viking clap etc) or a song the whole crowd sings through the match or at the start.

It’s so much fun in Canberra I’ve even seen the away fans enjoy it and join in having a great time doing the Viking clap.

Panther’s fans will remember how much fun it was for a very long time so they should do the logical next step and create their own crowd traditions.

I love the Viking clap. It creates a great atmosphere at the ground and on TV. The more clubs that can create something different to get the crowds involved the better.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Last day game at home for a very long time. Sunday afternoons will never be the same.

Soni Luke had a great debut. Very confident. Probably should have had a second assist but he went for the line. At least he backs himself. Great to see.

Canberra defended quite well. But they were absolutely dominated in the middle. Their back 5 also had nothing. I actually wanted them to get some soft penalties to make a game of it.

Round 21 at Bruce stadium will be very rowdy. They were disrespected y the crowd yesterday. Ricky isn't the kind to forget that.

Fangs: It is was it is.....(or was)

I and many others sat through that 72 odd drubbing, where even the crowd announcer was getting into the act.

Winners celebrate while loosers complain and sook.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

He isnt 27 till next feb. It was his first taste of FG its a big step up in intensity, he may of had his hands on his hips a couple times but he still did his job till he came off, didnt drop off any tackles and his service was perfect except for one pass that looked like a marker got a hand to his arm.

I was impressed with Luke. Well done son. Continue to work hard.

 

[Westernised Panther]

Wasn’t is a Raiders fan that started the Viking clap yesterday? I’ve heard this from a few mates who sat in the same bay as the instigator(s).

 

[Fangs]

Fangs: It is was it is.....(or was)

I and many others sat through that 72 odd drubbing, where even the crowd announcer was getting into the act.

Winners celebrate while loosers complain and sook.

It is exactly what it is. They'll be pissed and rightly so. I like it anyway, great theatre.

We are finals bound. By round 21 the Raiders could be long gone. So it could end up quite a dirty game I think.

 

[Crashtest]

Another feel good article on Luke’s debut and the adversity of overcoming 4 season ending injuries. The linked video is worth watching as well, with Ciraldo’s speech and Luke’s emotional one as well.

The interesting bit was at the end of the article, which if correct shows the Panthers plans for next year are definitely Kenny and Luke.

Luke's persistence the difference in dream debut

After four season-ending injuries that threatened to end his career prematurely, the latest Panthers prodigy finally made his long-awaited NRL debut after more than a decade in the system.

www.nrl.com

It ensures he and Mitch Kenny will be the two key men to drive the side at hooker when Api Koroisau departs for the Wests Tigers in 2023.

“Mitch has done his trade for the last few years so me and him will hopefully slot into Api’s role next year,” he said.

“We’ve still got 12 months so hopefully we can build and keep learning off Api while he’s here.”

 

[unKwn]

Wasn’t is a Raiders fan that started the Viking clap yesterday? I’ve heard this from a few mates who sat in the same bay as the instigator(s).

No it was the den

 

[John Hamblin]

Fans from almost a dozen sports teams now sing You’ll Never Walk Alone.

It’s just fun and the NRL needs more of it.

Easily the best sporting anthem of all time. i would love to go to Anfield!!

 

[DinkyDi]

‘I won’t let them walk all over me’: Crichton unrepentant over full-time melee

The Panthers centre bagged the first hat-trick of his NRL career as the premiers strangled the life out of the Raiders - and then waged a melee after full-time.

www.smh.com.au

 

[chrisD]

Taylan May has missed a few too by going over the line, is he no good as well?

Taylah has scored a truck load he had no right to. Comparing the finishing of Taylan to Staines is the last f**king argument you want to be going with when trying to defend Staines, for another season, from reality.

 

[Iamback]

He doesn't deserve it though. Hynes is so much more

Hynes was a fringe FG until this year. Needs to show more 1st

 

[Panther Pete]

I haven’t had the chance to peruse through the actual Game Day thread yet.

Did @skeepe self-combust?!?

Yes he embarrassed himself as usual.

 

[goldcoastpanther]

Hynes was a fringe FG until this year. Needs to show more 1st

Who stood out in the lower grades yesterday?