Round 8 vs Tigers

[franklin2323]

Mansour was rested for a reason, though. He had a slight leg injury. Not sure we’re going to see fully fit players rested, unless it’s clear we’re in the top 4.

It isn’t a Normal season though. Naden needed to get a game under his belt. 5 weeks in now plenty of guys with a niggle that can be rested.

The healthest team will win the comp. Resting guys fixes this and gives back up gametime

 

[Kilkenny]

If we take the West Tigers lightly then we will get what we surely deserve. I don’t think we’ll underestimate or take them lightly our biggest worry is the players continuing to play at a high level, eventually you are going to put in a lower level of performance.

 

[franklin2323]

In the right games yes. Just give them a week to get a bit sorted. We won't win a comp without them.

That is how I see it. Choose a game and rest guys. Kikau and the forwards you can start off the bench or less gametime to do it.

Key is keeping them fit for finals

 

[Kilkenny]

That is how I see it. Choose a game and rest guys. Kikau and the forwards you can start off the bench or less gametime to do it.

Key is keeping them fit for finals

Don’t put the cart before the horse. A lot can happen between now and finals time, we are far from guaranteed a top 8 spot.

 

[herbert henry1908]

It isn’t a Normal season though. Naden needed to get a game under his belt. 5 weeks in now plenty of guys with a niggle that can be rested.

The healthest team will win the comp. Resting guys fixes this and gives back up gametime

Anyway, Canterbury Cup starts in a few weeks so it won’t be an issue much longer.

 

[herbert henry1908]

I wouldn’t be resting any key players unless we had top 4 locked up.

If they have a 50/50 injury that might be different, but otherwise no.

 

[WestyLife]

Anyway, Canterbury Cup starts in a few weeks so it won’t be an issue much longer.

Well that changes things though I'd still considering resting guys at least once. Those middle forwards will have a lot of fatigue and no bye rounds.

 

[Kilkenny]

Just listened to James Tamou’s interview on our main website which was largely about the Jack Hetherington loan situation. He really has grown and developed in his time with us, his media skills have improved considerably and you have to think he has developed into a real leader. It is a really big call for the club’s retention/recruitment team in respect of what they do with Tamou. I don’t blame him for seeking a longer deal that the 1 year we are allegedly offering him but at the same time he is still doing a really good job and perhaps we could stretch it too two years?

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Just listened to James Tamou’s interview on our main website which was largely about the Jack Hetherington loan situation. He really has grown and developed in his time with us, his media skills have improved considerably and you have to think he has developed into a real leader. It is a really big call for the club’s retention/recruitment team in respect of what they do with Tamou. I don’t blame him for seeking a longer deal that the 1 year we are allegedly offering him but at the same time he is still doing a really good job and perhaps we could stretch it too two years?

I totally agree with what your saying. I'd like them to offer him a year with a 2nd option if he meets certain goals (performance stuff).


But in saying that I will go along with the rentention committee's decisions.

His media skillset shows heaps of growth, as does Yeo and a number of other players.

 

[Kilkenny]

It was interesting to hear Tamou make comment on Jack being one of the fastest players in the club.

I remember reading, during this pre season (prior to Covid 19) his sprint times over 40 metres were up there with the fastest in the club. Interesting. He is also up there in other benchmarks as well. He is a keeper, just needs a run of games to really breakout and emerge as a top NRL player.

 

[GongPanther]

Think I saw some reports about Canterbury Cup resuming, does anyone know if that’s the case?

Otherwise the teams need to organise full on trials for the outer squad members. (I know they’ve played some 9’s)

The NSWRL has taken steps to ensure the game is the safest it has ever been after the introduction of COVID-19-safe and new concussion rules for the 2020 season.

The NSWRL is preparing for the return of Rugby League with community and senior teams able to return to training from 1 July with competitions cleared to start on 18 July.


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“I’m confident the game will be in good shape when we resume on 18 July and I look forward to all the action on the field.”

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[Blade23]

Mansour was rested for a reason, though. He had a slight leg injury. Not sure we’re going to see fully fit players rested,

He could have played last week.
He was rested because his knee (the one he had an acl on) has been giving him soreness and his training has been affected the last few weeks. Nothing major, just a case of better to rest him so he can get a spell and do proper prep before something major happens.
He should be back this week.

We have other players carrying niggles. I am sure if they need a precautionary spell, it will be given.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

He could have played last week.
He was rested because his knee (the one he had an acl on) has been giving him soreness and his training has been affected the last few weeks. Nothing major, just a case of better to rest him so he can get a spell and do proper prep before something major happens.
He should be back this week.

We have other players carrying niggles. I am sure if they need a precautionary spell, it will be given.

Do you think Tamou will be re-signed ?

 

[Kilkenny]

I totally agree with what your saying. I'd like them to offer him a year with a 2nd option if he meets certain goals (performance stuff).


But in saying that I will go along with the rentention committee's decisions.

His media skillset shows heaps of growth, as does Yeo and a number of other players.

I understand England is his least preferred option given his family situation.

He really want’s to stay at the Panthers but understandably a two year deal is the minimum he would be prepared to accept.

 

[herbert henry1908]

He could have played last week.
He was rested because his knee (the one he had an acl on) has been giving him soreness and his training has been affected the last few weeks. Nothing major, just a case of better to rest him so he can get a spell and do proper prep before something major happens.
He should be back this week.

We have other players carrying niggles. I am sure if they need a precautionary spell, it will be given.

If it’s an injury situation, even slight, I can understand it for certain positions. But if someone is fit I don’t like the idea of resting for restings sake.

 

[Blade23]

Do you think Tamou will be re-signed ?

Stalemate at the moment. Gm playing his cards very close to his chest.

 

[GongPanther]

Do you think Tamou will be re-signed ?

To be Frank, I think his manager is doing all the negging. Tamou isn't one to really get in depth about what is going on.

 

[Blade23]

If it’s an injury situation, even slight, I can understand it for certain positions. But if someone is fit I don’t like the idea of resting for restings sake.

I don't think they will be resting for the sake of resting this early in the year. If someone has a niggle that could get worse, then yes they will rest.

 

[The_Frog]

Do you think Tamou will be re-signed ?

One factor that hasn't been mentioned to my knowledge is the captaincy. Tamou has grown into this role. We all know who will be made captain if big Jim leaves and I don't think he's ready, even though he does manage the side on the field.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Stalemate at the moment. Gm playing his cards very close to his chest.

Fair enough. Would prefer that to blabbing it all over the place, and offering deals for too long, and too much money.