Your team vs Penrith - our GF

[Papacito]

John Farragher day they were never resting many
Johnny down as number 23 for penrith

Such a nice gesture.

I used to see John a lot in a past life and talk footy with him. He'd be pumped to be named.

 

[innsaneink]

$3.60 now....penrith shortening

$7.00
18.5 start

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Penrith look a great bet $1.90 18.5 start

 

[eyewondertoo]

ironically wests tigers played penrith in the last round of the 2005 season- we led 16-0 early but Penrith ran past us in the rest of the game.
could history repeat but the opposite way.

 

[Flippedy]

They might. Maybe wanted to avoid the media around it so named Luai at 6. However I doubt everything I just said, Benji wont drop Luai

It’s hard to fathom the loyalty Benji shows this bloke. Unbelievable really!

 

[Flippedy]

Was looking for the teams list thread on here, but can’t seem to find it. I just checked the NRL site. Geez you think Penrith would at least rest a few players, I can’t believe they’ve named a full strength team! I’m sure they can beat us with half their team missing.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

It’s hard to fathom the loyalty Benji shows this bloke. Unbelievable really!

I believe it is respect for what he has achieved in the game with the Penrith premiership winning team. At this late stage, there is nothing to be gained from further souring the relationship. It is important for the club to be seen as a fair employer and professional. The club can part ways knowing it has fulfilled its contract and obligations to Luai.

 

[terriaa]

ironically wests tigers played penrith in the last round of the 2005 season- we led 16-0 early but Penrith ran past us in the rest of the game.
could history repeat but the opposite way.

Yep I took my husband for Father's Day, he's a Panthers supporter. For some reason I am hopeful this weekend.

 

[happy_tiger]

ironically wests tigers played penrith in the last round of the 2005 season- we led 16-0 early but Penrith ran past us in the rest of the game.
could history repeat but the opposite way.

I still maintain that Sheens threw that game once he found Newcastle didn't beat Parra
To avoid facing Parra or the Storm in the semis

 

[Tiger Stripes]

He's had one game in several years??
Seems a bit soon

And didn't impress either.
Andrews would have better condition and ability ATM.

 

[Droppy05]

Ivan would have to be considering resting players given what happened to the Roosters this weekend. Depends on how badly they want the minor premiership and that will depend on what the Warriors do against Manly on Sat.

If Manly beat the Wahs, Penrith do not have to win, depending on points scored against the Wahs. He will probably rest a few players in that case.

 

[Droppy05]

I bet Klien is the appointed Ref!

As long as it's not that cheat ATkins.

 

[Droppy05]

Should’ve figured Benji would yet again pick Madden to start over Latu. Madden had a good game against the Roosters which means he has the starting gig for the first 8-10 games of the 27 season

It's a long way off to suggest that at this time.

 

[Droppy05]

I believe it is respect for what he has achieved in the game with the Penrith premiership winning team. At this late stage, there is nothing to be gained from further souring the relationship. It is important for the club to be seen as a fair employer and professional. The club can part ways knowing it has fulfilled its contract and obligations to Luai.

I'd say the fact Benji was his idol, has a lot to do with it.

 

[innsaneink]

As long as it's not that cheat ATkins.

Ref..Klein
VR..Gee

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Coming 2nd will cost the club $200k cash…no way Ivan is resting players

I don't think the minor premiership money really matters to the Panthers, they are well funded through the Panthers club group. Plus Ivan would want to win the big dance and reinforce his legacy, I don't think he cares about the MP.

From what I've read, the premiership prize has rised to $800k. That's a quite a few shekels to go begging.

No one cares who came first in the regular season, it's not the Premier League.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

We’ll get lapped. By 30 or 40 is my guess. But a lot of it will centre around the Warriors result. It’s almost like a 20/20 game. The Wahs play first, and assuming they win, will set a target for the Panthers to chase. If it’s 20 or more, then the Panthers will have the foot on the accelerator.

 

[Flippedy]

I don't think the minor premiership money really matters to the Panthers, they are well funded through the Panthers club group. Plus Ivan would want to win the big dance and reinforce his legacy, I don't think he cares about the MP.

From what I've read, the premiership prize has rised to $800k. That's a quite a few shekels to go begging.

No one cares who came first in the regular season, it's not the Premier League.

If he doesn’t care about the minor premiership then why has he named his strongest team?

 

[happy_tiger]

If he doesn’t care about the minor premiership then why has he named his strongest team?

I think because it is John Farragher day

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

If he doesn’t care about the minor premiership then why has he named his strongest team?

I hadn't seen their team yet, that's what I get for commenting on a post on the first page of a thread.

I never said that the they didn't want the minor premiership, I said that the money is of little value to a team like Penrith since they are well funded, and that Ivan is probably more focused on winning the GF than the MP, as five GF wins in six years would place in the pantheon of great coaches if he's not already in the conversation.