Round 8 vs Tigers

[Jane Murray]

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has named his side to face Wests Tigers at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday.

In the only change to the 17 that defeated South Sydney, Josh Mansour has overcome a knee issue to take his place on the wing.

Spencer Leniu has been named on the extended bench in place of Jack Hetherington, who this week joined the Warriors on a short-term loan deal.

The Panthers will wear the pink 2020 Alternate Jersey.
1. Dylan EDWARDS - sponsored by CC Tyres Penrith
2. Josh MANSOUR - sponsored by MKJ Projects
3. Dean WHARE - sponsored by Potter Automotive
4. Stephen CRICHTON - sponsored by Penrith Toyota
5. Brian TO'O - sponsored by Soneta Plumbing
6. Jarome LUAI - sponsored by Hertz
7. Nathan CLEARY - sponsored by Chemtools
8. James TAMOU (c) - sponsored by Protech Locksmiths
9. Api KOROISAU - sponsored by Cetnaj Wetherill Park
10. James FISHER-HARRIS - sponsored by Chardon & Abbott Home Loans
11. Viliame KIKAU - sponsored by Hix Group
12. Liam MARTIN - sponsored by AMA Event Management
13. Isaah YEO - sponsored by Casella Express

14. Matt BURTON - sponsored by Signace
15. Zane TETEVANO - sponsored by Wisdom Denture and Dental Clinic
16. Moses LEOTA - sponsored by Fornari's Interior Linings
17. Billy BURNS - sponsored by Wright Way Plumbing & Civil
18. Mitch KENNY - sponsored by Stylus Blinds
19. Brent NADEN - sponsored by Southlands Estate Agents
20. Spencer LENIU - sponsored by OAK Plus
21. Tyrone MAY - sponsored by Brightside Music

Hopefully, Matt will be given more minutes.

 

[WestyLife]

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has named his side to face Wests Tigers at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday.

In the only change to the 17 that defeated South Sydney, Josh Mansour has overcome a knee issue to take his place on the wing.

Spencer Leniu has been named on the extended bench in place of Jack Hetherington, who this week joined the Warriors on a short-term loan deal.

The Panthers will wear the pink 2020 Alternate Jersey.
1. Dylan EDWARDS - sponsored by CC Tyres Penrith
2. Josh MANSOUR - sponsored by MKJ Projects
3. Dean WHARE - sponsored by Potter Automotive
4. Stephen CRICHTON - sponsored by Penrith Toyota
5. Brian TO'O - sponsored by Soneta Plumbing
6. Jarome LUAI - sponsored by Hertz
7. Nathan CLEARY - sponsored by Chemtools
8. James TAMOU (c) - sponsored by Protech Locksmiths
9. Api KOROISAU - sponsored by Cetnaj Wetherill Park
10. James FISHER-HARRIS - sponsored by Chardon & Abbott Home Loans
11. Viliame KIKAU - sponsored by Hix Group
12. Liam MARTIN - sponsored by AMA Event Management
13. Isaah YEO - sponsored by Casella Express

14. Matt BURTON - sponsored by Signace
15. Zane TETEVANO - sponsored by Wisdom Denture and Dental Clinic
16. Moses LEOTA - sponsored by Fornari's Interior Linings
17. Billy BURNS - sponsored by Wright Way Plumbing & Civil
18. Mitch KENNY - sponsored by Stylus Blinds
19. Brent NADEN - sponsored by Southlands Estate Agents
20. Spencer LENIU - sponsored by OAK Plus
21. Tyrone MAY - sponsored by Brightside Music

It'd be funny to see a coach name the team in random positions for a laugh. Kikau fullback, Fish on the wing. Don't play them there obviously.

On a serious note good to see Lenui creeping.

 

[mxlegend99]

Naden had better be in the 17. Really loved the look of him on the wing. But even if he slots into centre for awhare its nice to have more potential points in us

 

[herbert henry1908]

Naden had better be in the 17. Really loved the look of him on the wing. But even if he slots into centre for awhare its nice to have more potential points in us

I was thinking maybe we try To’o at centre and then Naden can play right wing?

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

I was thinking maybe we try To’o at centre and then Naden can play right wing?

I can't see that working at all. In fact I can see it being a disaster.

 

[Panther Pete]

Anyone remember Isaac John? He has a video breaking down some of the tries from the Souths game.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CCAk1e5lgxH/?igshid=1xb19fz7r64ss

That was so good listening to him break down those tries.

 

[herbert henry1908]

I can't see that working at all. In fact I can see it being a disaster.

Why?

 

[The_Frog]

I can't see that working at all. In fact I can see it being a disaster.

If it aint broke, don't fix it.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Why?

I know this won't change your mind......but here goes.

To'o one of his biggest strengths is his bringing the ball back from kick returns.

Also the amount of tackling at centre. Effort on effort. What is To'o's passing game like?

Has To'o ever played centre before. It's a specialist position.

Whare still does a lot of good work off the ball at centre. Has a good passing game too. Good defender.

In my opinion it's not worth it.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

If it aint broke, don't fix it.

I totally agree.

 

[herbert henry1908]

I know this won't change your mind......but here goes.

To'o one of his biggest strengths is his bringing the ball back from kick returns.

Also the amount of tackling at centre. Effort on effort. What is To'o's passing game like?

Has To'o ever played centre before. It's a specialist position.

Whare still does a lot of good work off the ball at centre. Has a good passing game too. Good defender.

In my opinion it's not worth it.

Fair enough, but to answer some of your points..

Naden showed last week he can do a lot of the ball return work.

To'o has played centre in the juniors, and his defence appears good. Including his defensive reads.

Biggest question would be his passing, I can't answer that one.


As for Whare, I think he's done. Strong word is he'll be leaving us at the end of the year as well. His contributions in attack are basically ziltch.

 

[herbert henry1908]

If it aint broke, don't fix it.

It is broke. Whare is a ball & chain in attack and his defence isn't what it was. The team should strive to improve all weak points.

 

[Zampaa]

I know this won't change your mind......but here goes.

To'o one of his biggest strengths is his bringing the ball back from kick returns.

Also the amount of tackling at centre. Effort on effort. What is To'o's passing game like?

Has To'o ever played centre before. It's a specialist position.

Whare still does a lot of good work off the ball at centre. Has a good passing game too. Good defender.

In my opinion it's not worth it.

How is centre a specialist position? You get wingers, second rowers, halves very regularly. Last year, a fullback, 5/8, and halfback were origin centres, you wouldn't get that with a specialist position.

 

[franklin2323]

No surprises in the 21. I guess we see who drops out

 

[John Hamblin]

It'd be funny to see a coach name the team in random positions for a laugh. Kikau fullback, Fish on the wing. Don't play them there obviously.

On a serious note good to see Lenui creeping.

Barry Harris who coached the Panthers in 1975/76 actually did this. He got the idea from the NFL. From memory I think he got a wrap over the knuckles from the then governing body NSWRL. and yes I am very pleased to see Lenui back from injury

 

[The_Frog]

It is broke. Whare is a ball & chain in attack and his defence isn't what it was. The team should strive to improve all weak points.

I suspect it is a balancing act. We've already got one centre who is suspect in defence but good in attack. I'm guessing the coach is loath to introduce the same situation on the other side in a winning team.

 

[herbert henry1908]

I suspect it is a balancing act. We've already got one centre who is suspect in defence but good in attack. I'm guessing the coach is loath to introduce the same situation on the other side in a winning team.

I get that idea, but the problem is Whare isn’t that good in defence anymore. I think some people are thinking of him as the defensive machine he was 5 years ago. His tackle efficiency is down to 74% this year.

 

[The_Frog]

How is centre a specialist position? You get wingers, second rowers, halves very regularly. Last year, a fullback, 5/8, and halfback were origin centres, you wouldn't get that with a specialist position.

At that level of the game, they pick the best 17 and then worry about where they'll play. Tom Turbo and Wighton are genuine utilities anyway. Queensland were desperate to put Mbye in the centres.

 

[The_Frog]

I get that idea, but the problem is Whare isn’t that good in defence anymore. I think some people are thinking of him as the defensive machine he was 5 years ago. His tackle efficiency is down to 74% this year.

Clearly he's the best available in the coach's view. He will get pushed out sooner or later though. Sauce too probably.

 

[WestyLife]

I get that idea, but the problem is Whare isn’t that good in defence anymore. I think some people are thinking of him as the defensive machine he was 5 years ago. His tackle efficiency is down to 74% this year.