Post Match NRL 2020 - Round 14 - Warriors vs Panthers Post Match Discussion

[Tragic]

I am not worried about Pompey, i know he aint super special and the pass he gave to jennings was shit but I dont really notice him in defence so he must be holding that side up ok in a tough position, seems to make yards ok. sure we need to improve that position medium term but I wouldnt be chucking him out just to test some rookie in the position right now.
Maybe I am just not watching him close enough?

 

[Bangbros 2023]

I am not worried about Pompey, i know he aint super special and the pass he gave to jennings was shit but I dont really notice him in defence so he must be holding that side up ok in a tough position, seems to make yards ok. sure we need to improve that position medium term but I wouldnt be chucking him out just to test some rookie in the position right now.
Maybe I am just not watching him close enough?

I wouldn't give him up either! He needs game time in reserve grade to fine tune his game.

 

[snake77]

It would of been nice to get a win over a top 8 side. They should still take some confidence from the game and work to improve.

If we managed an upset last night we would of been pushing the top 8 which at points this year have seemed a long way off.

We need to follow it up next week. Last time we played a side we were expected to win we lost. Need to repeat this next week and get the 2 competition points.

 

[Mr Dragon]

It would of been nice to get a win over a top 8 side. They should still take some confidence from the game and work to improve.

If we managed an upset last night we would of been pushing the top 8 which at points this year have seemed a long way off.

We need to follow it up next week. Last time we played a side we were expected to win we lost. Need to repeat this next week and get the 2 competition points.

I won't be happy without a 13+ win against the Bulldogs. Repeat what we have done in the last 4 games against the bottom side and it should be a easy win.

 

[Weno]

I am not worried about Pompey, i know he aint super special and the pass he gave to jennings was shit but I dont really notice him in defence so he must be holding that side up ok in a tough position, seems to make yards ok. sure we need to improve that position medium term but I wouldnt be chucking him out just to test some rookie in the position right now.
Maybe I am just not watching him close enough?

If that pass was on we would be applauding Jennings getting over and not his service.

See your point brother.
Most teams have that unheralded no thrills player who just goes by but does a solid job.

 

[Makasene]

Huuuuuge game next week.

Pushing the Rooster and Panthers like we have would be a big let down to lose to the last placed Bulldogs

 

[wrighty]

Huuuuuge game next week.

Pushing the Rooster and Panthers like we have would be a big let down to lose to the last placed Bulldogs

Didn't dogs nearly beat Rooster
This will be hard and if we figure we have it in the bag then the night will not end happily.

 

[wrighty]

The most exhillerating moment of the match for me was Nikorima gassing a forward and breaking the line into the back field. I was off my feet.Now he has a kicking game he is a great acquisition.

 

[Makasene]

Didn't dogs nearly beat Rooster
This will be hard and if we figure we have it in the bag then the night will not end happily.

Why would we figure we have it in the bag. Clearly this team is focusing better than that.

 

[jonesy101]

I am not worried about Pompey, i know he aint super special and the pass he gave to jennings was shit but I dont really notice him in defence so he must be holding that side up ok in a tough position, seems to make yards ok. sure we need to improve that position medium term but I wouldnt be chucking him out just to test some rookie in the position right now.
Maybe I am just not watching him close enough?

Agree that since we've got Pompey next year that we are better to have him in the side rather than immediately throwing an uncapped Hopoate in there which would only serve to benefit the Sea Eagles in the long run. Would still really like to see Keighran get another go at some stage though. ISP centre of the year just under a season and a half ago and a useful back up five eighth. Would hate for us not to have a good look at Keighran in that centre position, only for him to end up signed elsewhere and thrive like Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has with regular first grade minutes (albeit at fullback).

 

[Otto Sump]

Wonder what Ivan thought of the refs “management “ skills tonight?
$20,000 well spent I’d say.

yeah funny you should say that... I was hoping one of the journalists would have the balls to ask him the same thing at the post-match.

 

[Rick O'Shay]

Huuuuuge game next week.

Pushing the Rooster and Panthers like we have would be a big let down to lose to the last placed Bulldogs

Toddy doesn't seem to be the sort of coach that will allow any complacency. Looking forward to the team naming now with some enthusiasm.

 

[Rick O'Shay]

When Luai trampled Kodi I wondered if he was on Mad Jacks list.

 

[Fazz]

The most exhillerating moment of the match for me was Nikorima gassing a forward and breaking the line into the back field. I was off my feet.Now he has a kicking game he is a great acquisition.

I think we'll start to see his best with Handblake gone from the side. I get the distinct feeling that even though Kodi has a decent amount of experience, he felt bound to defer to that bland sack of crap.

I think the Kodi / Chanel Harris-Tavita halves combo would really flourish if we can put together a really solid off-season. Ideally we'd recruit a star forward to ensure their service is strong, but Lawton/Egan/Roache are all solid enough I guess.

 

[Warriors tragic]

That was their gutsiest performance of the season. That defence in the first 20 was epic. The fact they hung in there with a chance until the end after that effort was mean. That's about as happy as I could be with a loss

 

[Warriors tragic]

If that pass was on we would be applauding Jennings getting over and not his service.

See your point brother.
Most teams have that unheralded no thrills player who just goes by but does a solid job.

I've been pretty impressed with him the last couple of weeks. Seems to be developing with these opportunities

 

[Worried2Death]

Of all the people in Australia you could allow into your strict biosecurity bubble that your career and future depend on, why would you choose Brett Finch?

 

[Warriors tragic]

Of all the people you could allow into a strict biosecurity bubble your career depends on, why would you choose Brett Finch?

😂

 

[Warriors tragic]

😂

He's actually got a great footy head....unfortunately though he's also a massive coke head

 

[PNG Kiwi]

Loved the total commitment by the lads.

No more lip dropping, this has to be a product of coaching and playing for each over and living in the bubble.

The Panthers are a good team, we played like a top 8 team gritty and fighting above our weight.

If Peyten doesn't get his dream job next year I hope he is here for next year as part of the coaching staff. Sadly it just shows that SK's process was terribly flawed.