Penrith resting players

[Rock Hopper Steve]

I am betting on Penrith 8/1

Lol save your money O.

 

[Muffstar]

People pay very good money to watch Football games. To see a reserve grade side play a pretty much full first grade side is not in the spirit of the game.

Sure I get why Penrith are doing it, but should the punters pay full freight to watch ? I think not.

 

[batboy]

People pay very good money to watch Football games. To see a reserve grade side play a pretty much full first grade side is not in the spirit of the game.

Sure I get why Penrith are doing it, but should the punters pay full freight to watch ? I think not.

Some people here are dead set off their head!
Show me 1 Panthers fan that's not getting 'value for money' for the last however long?

 

[batboy]

Every team has played the same amount of games .
Every team would be fatigued .
Every team has injuries .
Every team should field their best team .
Penrith just do what ever they want .

Penrith have made the last 5 Grand Finals
- There's no squad in the game that's played as many games as them in the last 5 years.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Not sure what all the fuss is about…there’s little hinging on this game for the panthers. Pressure is all on the dogs this week and even if they win they still haven’t beaten a top side lol.

I’d like to think we’d do the same.

 

[batboy]

Not sure what all the fuss is about…there’s little hinging on this game for the panthers. Pressure is all on the dogs this week and even if they win they still haven’t beaten a top side lol.

I’d like to think we’d do the same.

Exactly - Playing to game to win the Comp,
Not win Round 26

 

[mtd#2]

People pay very good money to watch Football games. To see a reserve grade side play a pretty much full first grade side is not in the spirit of the game.

Sure I get why Penrith are doing it, but should the punters pay full freight to watch ? I think not.

Muffy, using this logic, when teams turn up and play like crap - we should all have a portion of our ticket price refunded.. in that case, the tigers owe me thousands.. maybe tens of thousands!

If people don't want to go to the game - don't go? No one's forcing people to go... watch it on tv.. Penrith fans wouldn't care... Bulldogs fans shouldnt care - it's actually helping them cement their top 4 spot..


Im considering to go and watch this game.. id love to be there to see a reserve grade Penrith side beat the doggies!!

 

[happy_tiger]

Why can't we play Penrith in the last round every season please Mr Vlandy ??

 

[mtd#2]

Why can't we play Penrith in the last round every season please Mr Vlandy ??

That's a great point...
Rnd 26 Penrith
Rnd 27 Storm
Start rallying Richo

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Not sure what all the fuss is about…there’s little hinging on this game for the panthers. Pressure is all on the dogs this week and even if they win they still haven’t beaten a top side lol.

I’d like to think we’d do the same.

I’m just annoyed cos it practically gifts the Dogs a top 4 finish. And it does ruin what had the potential to be a cracker of a last round with so many different scenarios that could have played out. Apart from that, I couldn’t care less.

 

[innsaneink]

People pay very good money to watch Football games. To see a reserve grade side play a pretty much full first grade side is not in the spirit of the game.

Sure I get why Penrith are doing it, but should the punters pay full freight to watch ? I think not.

I wonder if they wouldve done it had it been their home game

 

[TIGERS]

I’m just annoyed cos it practically gifts the Dogs a top 4 finish. And it does ruin what had the potential to be a cracker of a last round with so many different scenarios that could have played out. Apart from that, I couldn’t care less.

I can see this too. I think there are some rules in the EPL with regards to fielding a competitive side, esp in regards to Relegation matches. I would hate for a scenario where we would have made the 8 but the Panthers fielded their reserve team against a team that was also vying for the finals and we got pipped on points difference.

Then again if it was us we would choke at LO late season regardless. In any case I think its a bit of a low key flex to the Bulldogs as well. They really are one of the great teams of this Code.

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

I can see this too. I think there are some rules in the EPL with regards to fielding a competitive side, esp in regards to Relegation matches. I would hate for a scenario where we would have made the 8 but the Panthers fielded their reserve team against a team that was also vying for the finals and we got pipped on points difference.

Then again if it was us we would choke at LO late season regardless. In any case I think its a bit of a low key flex to the Bulldogs as well. They really are one of the great teams of this Code.

Wayne Bennett once let his high-flying Rabbitohs lose to a bottom of the table Bulldogs to ensure his former club, the Broncos, got the spoon. There's no evidence but they played so poorly and had nothing on the line. The dots all connect.

If you got the spoon because of that then it's your own fault. Personally I find it hilarious.