Round 9 vs Tigers - Bathurst

[Luke Bowden]

This game should be a statement game for the Panthers and not treated as an r&r getaway retreat for the squad. If they go in thinking it’ll be a walk in the park then they’ll get their pants pulled down like Knights did to them - almost did to them. There’s a bye in 4 weeks or something use that as the rest period for players.

I completely understand that these players have accumulatively played the most footy out of any other squad in the game. Reg season, finals, gfs, origin series and World Cup. But it isn’t the time to rest - the side keep having games where opposition throw 100% effort at them. Hence the close losses. There’s been fatigue and fade outs in the last 10 mins in all the loses Broncos, Eels and especially Souths.

This game needs to be a statement. High completion rate 85% + with a simple game plan, aggressive defence and turning up every play. Getting back to basics. If they do this it’ll put them in good stead. They cannot afford the opportunity drop this game the comp is too close this season- Tigers will want to ambush and Panthers need to be ready.

Who’s this dribbler?

 

[Chins get the wins]

good test for Luai to run the team if Clez is out - it should be likely that he does this during the origin period as Hynes should be ahead of Luai for the 6 jersey.

just need to turn up with the right attitude on Saturday night - take the Tigers for granted and we'll be the laughing stock of the comp this weekend

If Luai doesn't fire here I'd look at letting him go after this current deal

 

[Luke Bowden]

If Luai doesn't fire here I'd look at letting him go after this current deal

Yawn….

 

[Munky]

If Luai doesn't fire here I'd look at letting him go after this current deal

If he does fire being primary playmaker he is gone next deal anyway...

 

[WestyLife]

If he does fire being primary playmaker he is gone next deal anyway...

Funny it's a no win. He either earns a million dollar contract or looks useless. Have to rely on his want to stay and take unders to play with his mate if he kills it.

 

[Chins get the wins]

Yawn….

His performances for a man of his talent haven't been good enough. How long do we carry him?

 

[Luke Bowden]

His performances for a man of his talent haven't been good enough. How long do we carry him?

What exactly would you need to see from him to spot this constant negativity?

Because if you’re looking for him to play the same as he did last year, that’s not possible at the moment.

 

[Chins get the wins]

What exactly would you need to see from him to spot this constant negativity?

Because if you’re looking for him to play the same as he did last year, that’s not possible at the moment.

After his world cup form and for his age and talent I'd expect him to be the best player on the field once a month

 

[Black Panther]

I am expecting a MOM performance from Luai on Saturday night..

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

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Lol Laurie over with his mates on the smug side.

@Murraymob1 would approve.

But Roycey seems to have a predilection to the Tigers side.

Penrith blood, Tiger heart.

 

[Luke Bowden]

After his world cup form and for his age and talent I'd expect him to be the best player on the field once a month

But what does that mean. How is he, in your opinion, the best player on the field.

 

[Luke Bowden]

Lol Laurie over with his mates on the smug side.

@Murraymob1 would approve.

But Roycey seems to have a predilection to the Tigers side.

Penrith blood, Tiger heart.

He has the heart of a Lion mate.

 

[Chins get the wins]

But what does that mean. How is he, in your opinion, the best player on the field.

Positively contributing to the side.
For example he might consider some general play kicking whilst his halves partner is struggling with a groin injury.

 

[Luke Bowden]

Positively contributing to the side.
For example he might consider some general play kicking whilst his halves partner is struggling with a groin injury.

That’s not his call, that’s on the 7. Luai’s job is to make his tackles in Defence and stick to the game plan in attack.

As best as I can tell, he’s doing that.

 

[Old and Disgruntled]

Has anyone been watching Cogger in NSW cup?
What is his yeah/nah form?

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

He has the heart of a Lion mate.

Hes ours Luke, we have to share him, that’s what he wants.

 

[Iamback]

I had us 4-6

me too. Lost our best depth

 

[Iamback]

Has anyone been watching Cogger in NSW cup?
What is his yeah/nah form?

He has been nothing special

 

[Iamback]

His performances for a man of his talent haven't been good enough. How long do we carry him?

We need 2 games in a row for the left side in tact to truly gauge

 

[Iamback]

Sounds like Clez to be rested.

Smart move in my opinion

As much as I hate a loss... I do like being right

You clearly haven't seen Cogger play if you think he can lead an NRL side to a win