Post-Game Discussion Panthers V Manly [Round 8, 2025]

[manly al]

Not realistic imo for Jazz to play 80m in the middle, swapping between lock and hooker. I'd leave him as lock/middle rotation

Subbing at 9 scenario for Jazz from being included on the bench and then to be able to cover middle positions as well

 

[Pete W]

You make some interesting points.

To me it's all heading in one direction, but may take a little while to get there.

But I don't agree with Jazz being able to revert to a 9 role when required, if he became starting lock.

what's needed...

Simpkin to back up his breakthrough performance and show he can perform consistently

Jazz to do the same as lock (no reason he can't)

and Navale to adapt to NRL speed and (by July or so) be capable of decent minutes.

If that all happens ... Jazz start at lock, Simpkin hooker, Jake to prop, Crokes, when (if ever) ready, to bench utility (I reckon Croker has many of the qualities of Cam McInnes)

By September a bench featuring Bull Crokes and Navale would give us a decent shot!

The only thing I would tweak would be a fit Aloiai on the bench over Crokes. If Jazz and Simpkin perform well in their 13 and 9 positions, and Navale kicks on as hoped. I would think we need a little more size from our middles? This keeps a spot left on the bench for Talau

8. Trbojevic
9. Simpkin
10. Taukeiaho
13. Tevaga
14. Talau
15. Bullemor
16. Navale
17. Aloiai

 

[niccipops]

I was out during this match, actually on a dance floor. The wine made me do it and I’m glad there’s no video evidence or bunker reviews on the dance moves.
I received a text with about 20 eagle emojis and a yay.
This made the night even better.
The next morning I watched the full match replay. Thought the team played really well.
Loved Ola’s try.
Hope we can keep up this form.

 

[Brookie1973]

I was out during this match, actually on a dance floor. The wine made me do it and I’m glad there’s no video evidence or bunker reviews on the dance moves.
I received a text with about 20 eagle emojis and a yay.
This made the night even better.
The next morning I watched the full match replay. Thought the team played really well.
Loved Ola’s try.
Hope we can keep up this form.

Any chance you can arrange all future dance dates to coincide with Manly games?

 

[BOZO]

I was out during this match, actually on a dance floor.

Hey Nicci
I did not know you are a dancer like me
What type of dancing do you do ?
Samba ?
Ramba ?
Tango ?
Ballroom ?
Rockabilly ?
Modern Jive ?
Maybe we can dance Cheek to Cheek one day ? 🙂

 

[BOZO]

Any chance you can arrange all future dance dates to coincide with Manly games?

Nicci can save the last dance with me feathered friend 🙂

 

[Carl]

Hey Nicci
I did not know you are a dancer like me
What type of dancing do you do ?
Samba ?
Ramba ?
Tango ?
Ballroom ?
Rockabilly ?
Modern Jive ?
Maybe we can dance Cheek to Cheek one day ? 🙂

Is ramba a sly version of rumba/rhumba?

 

[Brookie1973]

I can do the drunk dad shuffle.

 

[BOZO]

Is ramba a sly version of rumba/rhumba?

Thank you feathered friend
I stand corrected . The correct spelling is rumba

 

[BOZO]

I can do the drunk dad shuffle.

Good on you feathered friend
You have to admire people for having a Go
Any one that has a Go on the Dance Floor will have a Fun Time !