I could be completely wrong, but I don’t think Kikau will be suspended for a shoulder charge that didn’t contact the head. There have been similar shoulder charges this year with no suspension.
Grand Final 22 Panthers v Eels
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The Who
Journey Man
The one thing I know is that the Bunker will stick its beak into every little thing . . . except, of course, obvious forward passes.
Having watched the AFL grand final it is such a contrast to the micro-managed sport RL has become. AFL doesn't have the Bunker chipping in with nit-wit decisions well after the play has moved on. The refs make a call and that's it. No time for argument or dissection; the game moves on.
In the expensive effort by NRL to get rulings 100% correct we have bastardised our sport to such a degree that the Bunker is the most important 'player' in the match, and the easiest to corrupt. When there are so many poor Bunker decisions being made I just can't help concluding that gambling money has overtaken the integrity of officials.
Having watched the AFL grand final it is such a contrast to the micro-managed sport RL has become. AFL doesn't have the Bunker chipping in with nit-wit decisions well after the play has moved on. The refs make a call and that's it. No time for argument or dissection; the game moves on.
In the expensive effort by NRL to get rulings 100% correct we have bastardised our sport to such a degree that the Bunker is the most important 'player' in the match, and the easiest to corrupt. When there are so many poor Bunker decisions being made I just can't help concluding that gambling money has overtaken the integrity of officials.
With Panthers at full strength they’ll be raging hot favourites for this game.
Dunno , maybe a bad thing.
Although weren’t they professional last night when down 0-12, just got back to doing what they do , no panic , no head dropping.
Gee our side could learn a thing or two from that attitude.
Dunno , maybe a bad thing.
Although weren’t they professional last night when down 0-12, just got back to doing what they do , no panic , no head dropping.
Gee our side could learn a thing or two from that attitude.
DUFFMAN
Bencher
I live in the Parramatta area and the last thing I want to see is them winning.
The only way they can is if the match officials carrying them which is a big chance.
Penrith are so far in front of every other team but unfortunately these days that's not enough, games are often decided my the refs.
I won't be watching it, I can't listen to Gus go on and on saying what a great team and system he built at Penrith and how he is doing the same at the dogs.
The only way they can is if the match officials carrying them which is a big chance.
Penrith are so far in front of every other team but unfortunately these days that's not enough, games are often decided my the refs.
I won't be watching it, I can't listen to Gus go on and on saying what a great team and system he built at Penrith and how he is doing the same at the dogs.
Peter C
Bencher
Just remember GHB, I know it's been a long time coming, but life still goes on, should you lose.
GuthosHalfBrother
Dole Bludger
Thanks bro.
Completely agree. I have commented on their a$$y luck all year during game day threads. I don't remember seeing a team have so much bounce of the ball consistently through a season. That said, good luck to them, and they have played hard and tough to earn some of that luck
NRL is only Interesting when Manly are competing !
Watching a Grand final without Manly is like watching your Grandmother have a shower
Good luck with that
If you don’t like the fact Penrith are in a 3rd gf in a row then you may aswell give the game away for the next 4-6 years..
They are head and shoulders above everyone else, they have mostly all played together since they were teenagers, and almost all of them are under 25…
Unless Cleary has a Brett Stewart type injury over the next 2 or 3 seasons I can’t see any team beating them consistently for the next handful of years…
Calling it now.. this is a dynasty team and will have 3-4 premierships by the time they age out..
Sharks, eels, bunnies, cowboys, raiders, it didn’t matter who made the gf, none can hold a candle to the consistent level this panthers unit play at
They are head and shoulders above everyone else, they have mostly all played together since they were teenagers, and almost all of them are under 25…
Unless Cleary has a Brett Stewart type injury over the next 2 or 3 seasons I can’t see any team beating them consistently for the next handful of years…
Calling it now.. this is a dynasty team and will have 3-4 premierships by the time they age out..
Sharks, eels, bunnies, cowboys, raiders, it didn’t matter who made the gf, none can hold a candle to the consistent level this panthers unit play at
The Who
Journey Man
I notice that The 'Riff are also in the final of the NSW Cup and the Jersey Flegg. Shows you have much talent they have in their 'pathways'.
Theve always had a strong junior base havnt they?? Esp the last 5 years or so.
They won’t miss kikau or korisau next year either because they will have some young kid lined up ready to be the next stars..
Meanwhile… we have Blacktown ……. It makes my heart hurt thinking about it lol
sheridanstand78
First Grader
Penrith today won both minor grade grand finals and if their first grade wins next week they will emulate the great St George team of the 60s to win all 3 grades.
That is some feat by them and demonstrates how powerful they are right now and likely to be for many years to come.
That is some feat by them and demonstrates how powerful they are right now and likely to be for many years to come.
GuthosHalfBrother
Dole Bludger
What are you smoking? I’d like some of that. Every team is beatable
GuthosHalfBrother
Dole Bludger
That's right every team is beatable which is why Parra will smash the toothless hillbillies in the GF. I can't make myself more clearer, so please you give me what you are smoking.
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GuthosHalfBrother
Dole Bludger
If we were lucky, we would have won at least two more premierships since 1986. I don't know where your misinformed logic is coming from lol
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6 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 12 |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 53 | 10 |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 10 |
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7 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 9 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 8 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 8 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | -8 | 8 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | -18 | 8 |
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7 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 7 |
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7 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 6 |
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7 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 6 |
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6 | 2 | 4 | -31 | 6 |
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7 | 3 | 4 | -41 | 6 |
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7 | 2 | 5 | -29 | 4 |
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6 | 1 | 5 | -102 | 4 |
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6 | 0 | 6 | -90 | 2 |
