Not watching but I imagine this will be the case ....tonites lopsided teams....in saints (full strength) souths (reggies) and the dogs game whoever theyre playing...different benefits on both sides of the coin i guess
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Rock Hopper Steve
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You beat me to it Tuck boys against men never looks pretty.
There are a few very good juniors pushing for first grade in this game.
I’m not sure that if Penrith start slow again like they did last year, that they’ll be able to make a late season run if injuries happen.
This has been a pants down spanking. They're all grown men, and Ivan should be worried.
Rock Hopper Steve
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I won't make any assumptions till they play round 1, they usually pull your pants down year after year just like the Storm do.
Im sure ivan is loving the experience his depth is getting against match hardened NRL players...cant buy that.
Hed have known the cowboys would field their top.liners before vegas
I hope I'm not wrong when we play them. Round 2 looks like a challenge though.
Tucker
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Bet against champion clubs like Melbourne and now Penrith at your own peril.
They’ll be fine. These kids haven’t given up.
Tucker
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Yep and decided to still run this squad..
This is tactical as he has to field teams that look a lot like this around origin.
They’ll grow from this and be better prepared later in the year.
Rock Hopper Steve
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These 1st round byes really suck, a week behind everyone else in match fitness is a disadvantage in my opinion.
Then you're one short during the season when you really need a freshen up/niggles rest, PVL can shove it.
He won’t even bat an eye lid over the result
happy_tiger
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Just needs to look in a mirror and see how big he actually is
Fainu Brothers
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Cowboys were playing a cup team but have strike all over the field. No easy wins in NRL
