PRE-GAME Round 3 - Panthers vs Broncos

[Big Pete]

Penrith Panthers vs Brisbane Broncos
Pepper Stadium, Saturday March 19th 2016
Kickoff 6:30pm

1. William Smith 2. Josh Mansour 3. Waqa Blake 4. Peta Hiku 5. Dallin Watene Zelezniak 6. Tyrone Peachey 7. Jamie Soward 8. Sam McKendry 9. Peter Wallace 10. Regan Campbell-Gillard 11. Bryce Cartwright 12. Isaah Yeo 13. Trent Merrin
Interchange: 14. Sitaleki Akauola 15. Jeremy Latimore 16. Suaia Matagi 17. Elijah Taylor

1. Darius Boyd 2. Greg Eden 3. Jack Reed 4. James Roberts 5. Jordan Kahu 6. Anthony Milford 7. Ben Hunt 8. Josh McGuire 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Adam Blair 11. Alex Glenn 12. Matt Gillett 13. Corey Parker
Interchange: 14. Jarrod Wallace 15. Sam Thaiday 16. Jo Ofanhengaue 17. Kodi Nikorima​

 

[Big Pete]

With Oates likely to miss next week's game with a shoulder injury, Bennett will have to look to his reserves for another option.

Surprisingly, I find myself hoping that Maranta is fit. All we need is a safe solid option, somebody who knows how to play outside of Reed and won't have any problems doing their part for the team.

Failing him, I'd give Eden one last crack. It's now or never for him and I'm sure after an unhappy debut he'll be willing to give it his all to end his stint in the NRL on a happy note.

Were there any other injuries to come out of tonight? Did Milf, Kahu and Roberts pull up OK?

Looking at the Panthers they could be without Whare and Blake. Moylan may also require another week before he's ready to play.

 

[I bleed Maroon]

Pretty confident about this one. Obviously we can still improve a fair bit but I think the season is going exactly to plan so far

 

[Kimlo]

We simply have to win. Just to stick it up Griffin.

 

[Alec]

They might trouble us a little bit if Soward kicks his butt off and we have a bunch of debutants or Eden shitting it up again. But I can't see them winning at all, especially with Griffindor's coaching style and some big names out.

 

[Brent81]

If we play ok, we'll cream these idiots.

Despite having heaps of ball, they struggled against the Dogs. Real "Griffinball" performance.

I really question their fitness - have a look at them against the Raiders and the Dogs. They struggle at the back end of each half.

Brisbane 13 +

 

[I bleed Maroon]

Of the 3 sides, Penrith is easily the weakest out of them, Parra and NZ right now. Their injury list is seriously becoming the stuff of legend. If you like sitting at home playing video games for a living, go to Penrith.

 

[Battler]

With Oates out I expect Roberts' side of the field to get a lot more ball. Couple that with how horrendous Penrith's D has looked the past two rounds, and we might see Jimmy come of age in a Broncos jersey.

 

[1910]

Seve will play for Souths tomorrow v Redcliffe.

 

[Danoz Direct]

Seve will play for Souths tomorrow v Redcliffe.

So he has changed ISC clubs?

 

[Mitch06]

The jets don't really need him anyway do they?

 

[Taylor1921]

Seve will play for Souths tomorrow v Redcliffe.

Is there a reason on why you told us this, could he be debuting next week?

 

[Taylor1921]

I'd rest kahu, he really was sore that game. He was not 100%

 

[Sirlee oldman]

I'd rest kahu, he really was sore that game. He was not 100%

If he wasn't sore before then he would be after the hit on big Manu! Definitely one for the highlight video.

 

[MrMoore]

Is there a reason on why you told us this, could he be debuting next week?

 

[1910]

Is there a reason on why you told us this, could he be debuting next week?

He's a Bronco
He played for the Jets last week so playing for Souths this week which is a bit different.
He's no longer going to be on the tv game now
He's a chance to replace Oates if he was to play well tomorrow

I said a few days ago he wouldn't be playing for the Jets but didn't say where he would be playing. Now I can.

 

[Taylor1921]

Thank you 1910, I hope he plays well!

 

[Manifesto]

Is Carlin Anderson back from injury yet? I'm super keen for him to get a chance in the NRL and see how he goes.