Week 2 Trial Vs Tigers

[Michael Matral]

Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards, 2. Tom Jenkins, 3. Izack Tago, 4. Paul Alamoti, 5. Brian To’o, 6. Blaize Talagi, 7. Nathan Cleary, 8. Moses Leota, 9. Mitch Kenny, 10. Lindsay Smith, 11. Isaiah Papali’i, 12. Kalani Going, 13. Isaah Yeo, 14. Freddy Lussick, 15. Billy Phillips, 16. Zakauri Clarke, 17. Luron Patea, 18. Jaxen Edgar, 19. Patrick Moimoi, 20. Tom Ale, 21. Jesse McLean, 22. Sione Fonua, 23. Kurt Falls, 24. Keahn Skipps, 25. Jirah Liddiard, 26. Billy Scott 27. Harry Armstrong

Analysis: The Penrith Panthers have named a star-studded squad for their final trial match before the regular season begins. Superstar trio Dylan Edwards, Brian To’o and Nathan Cleary headline the team but it will be interesting to see how many minutes they end up spending on the field come Friday night. Fans will get to see Freddy Lussick for the first time in Penrith colours after an impressive pre-season, while Casey McLean, Liam Martin, Scott Sorensen, Liam Henry and Jack Cogger have been left out.

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Luke Garner also left out?

 

[Oldpanther86]

Lussick at 14 would be interesting. Comments elsewhere said he played a lot of forward for warriors reserve grade.

 

[Michael Matral]

I'm curious to see how, Zakauri, Kalani, Patrick and Freddy go playing with the First grade squad.

 

[betcats]

Billy Phillips appears to be right in the mix for first grade now.

 

[Chins]

Don't like Alamoti playing out of position. If he's not on the wing round 1 then well f**k me

 

[Chins]

Lussick at 14 would be interesting. Comments elsewhere said he played a lot of forward for warriors reserve grade.

We know what Cogger is, no point playing him really

 

[betcats]

Alamoti has played some great games at centre for us. Played there throughout the 2024 finals and that was some of the best footy he has played in his career. Been years since Tago had a run of games that were as good as Paul at the end of 2024 and casey has not yet put a run together that long.

 

[Chins]

Alamoti has played some great games at centre for us. Played there throughout the 2024 finals and that was some of the best footy he has played in his career. Been years since Tago had a run of games that were as good as Paul at the end of 2024 and casey has not yet put a run together that long.

Yeah but Tago is Ivan's boy for better or worse. Took years of bad form to be dropped to the bench for a single game

 

[soc123_au]

Don't like Alamoti playing out of position. If he's not on the wing round 1 then well f**k me

If he is resting Casey then it makes sense. Alamoti just need a few miles in the legs, centre or wing doesn't matter much. Gets a bit of match fitness for Milky so who plays where pretty much decides itself.

 

[Black Panther]

The bloke I think who has jumped the queue early is Zak Clarke. Could be a Smokey to debut much quicker than anticipated. Big body, moves quick, good defender and also a goal kicker.

The depth in NSW Cup looks good.

 

[Oldpanther86]

We know what Cogger is, no point playing him really

Yeah I'm just dreaming. In a perfect world he earns the spot and cogger can play 80 mins in cup and move up as needed if someone's injured.

 

[Oldpanther86]

The bloke I think who has jumped the queue early is Zak Clarke. Could be a Smokey to debut much quicker than anticipated. Big body, moves quick, good defender and also a goal kicker.

The depth in NSW Cup looks good.

It feels unnatural watching a guy that round run that fast.

 

[Chins]

If he is resting Casey then it makes sense. Alamoti just need a few miles in the legs, centre or wing doesn't matter much. Gets a bit of match fitness for Milky so who plays where pretty much decides itself.

I believe it would be beneficial to see Milky in the centres. We now know he can handle the wing at NRL level.

 

[Kilkenny]

Jack Cole not named either.

 

[Black Magik]

Would like to see what Crosby had playing with the big boys

 

[Fangs]

So good seeing a team list again.

Garner not named or even listed as 'left out'. He always seems to have a niggle.

 

[soc123_au]

I believe it would be beneficial to see Milky in the centres. We now know he can handle the wing at NRL level.

Never thought of him as a centre. Could probably do a job there I guess.

 

[Chins]

Never thought of him as a centre. Could probably do a job there I guess.

He's looking like our backup in every backline position.....

 

[Whino]

Never thought of him as a centre. Could probably do a job there I guess.

His first stint with us he played a bit of centre in reserve grade.Once he debuted its been all wing