The Panthers are on a run, but can we get our act together and make it two in a row?
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Another debutant!
1. Sunia Turuva
2. Izaac Tu'itupou
3. Taylan May
4. Starford To'a
5. Jeral Skelton
6. Jarome Luai (c)
7. Latu Fainu
8. Terrell May
9. Api Koroisau (c)
10. Alex Twal
11. Alex Seyfarth
12. Tony Sukkar
13. Adam Doueihi
Interchange:
14. Tristan Hope
15. Jack Bird
16. Fonua Pole
17. Sione Fainu
Reserves:
18. Brent Naden
19. Charlie Murray
20. Charlie Staines
21. Luke Laulilii
22. Krystian Mapapalangi
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I understand Charlie Staines made some errors last week, also did some good things, but has been fantastic in most of the first grade games he's played this year. So why was he dropped? Or is it a case the new debutant is playing outstanding in NSW cup? Is it a tactical decision vs Panthers?
yeah I think it’s silly to debut this season for the 18yo…I would have been happy enough going with Stains still. Especially how poor To’a has been defending also. Idk 🤷♂️ who knows anymore how this will go.I understand Charlie Staines made some errors last week, also did some good things, but has been fantastic in most of the first grade games he's played this year. So why was he dropped? Or is it a case the new debutant is playing outstanding in NSW cup? Is it a tactical decision vs Panthers?
I understand Charlie Staines made some errors last week, also did some good things, but has been fantastic in most of the first grade games he's played this year. So why was he dropped? Or is it a case the new debutant is playing outstanding in NSW cup? Is it a tactical decision vs Panthers?
He’s scored a lot of tries in NSW Cup and deserves a crack.
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Izaac Tu'itupou, I didn’t see that coming.
I understand Charlie Staines made some errors last week, also did some good things, but has been fantastic in most of the first grade games he's played this year. So why was he dropped? Or is it a case the new debutant is playing outstanding in NSW cup? Is it a tactical decision vs Panthers?
Maybe Benji didn't want us to have the same number of Panthers players as the Panthers do??? Just in case .... Joking!!!!
Api to start off the bench again? Or Hope to come on pre and post half time? Or Api plays 80?
Api off the bench after the first 10-15 minutes for mine. Api can then play the rest of the game. Saves an interchange.Api to start off the bench again? Or Hope to come on pre and post half time? Or Api plays 80?
I’d probably go with 20-25 for Hope. Just as long as Api shows us a bit more in attack. Actually wouldn’t mind seeing Murray get a run there aswell by seasons end.Api off the bench after the first 10-15 minutes for mine. Api can then play the rest of the game. Saves an interchange.Api to start off the bench again? Or Hope to come on pre and post half time? Or Api plays 80?
I’d probably go with 20-25 for Hope. Just as long as Api shows us a bit more in attack. Actually wouldn’t mind seeing Murray get a run there aswell by seasons end.Api off the bench after the first 10-15 minutes for mine. Api can then play the rest of the game. Saves an interchange.Api to start off the bench again? Or Hope to come on pre and post half time? Or Api plays 80?
Callum?
Best test this week, need a much more cohesive approach and execution.
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Tu’itupou was playing next to May at NSW cup, he'll most likely be on the left wing.
I only noticed in the Titan's game that Skelton carrys the ball with his right hand so the switch makes sense.
Tu’itupou was playing next to May at NSW cup, he'll most likely be on the left wing.
I only noticed in the Titan's game that Skelton carrys the ball with his right hand so the switch makes sense.
Well spotted.
Really looking forward to seeing how May goes this week, and that Tu’itupou takes his shot.
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Former South Sydney winger Izaac Tu’itupou will make his club debut, and became emotional when discussing what will be his first NRL appearance since round 11 last year. Tu’itupou was ready to quit the game after being released by Souths but completed a pre-season with the Raiders and earned a train and trial deal at the Tigers for this season. He thanked his wife, Tiana, for convincing him not to quit his dream.
Tu’itupou will start on the left wing outside good friend May, with Jeral Skelton switching to the right wing.
SMH
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