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BACKING WHARE » Dean Whare will almost certainly end

his career with Penrith after signing a new five-year deal with the club last week. The contract is for the next four seasons with a fifth year option in Whare’s favour. Essentially, he’ll be at the Panthers until at least the end of the 2022 season, by which time he’ll be 32 and most likely weighing up potential retirement. As I hinted last week, a number of clubs would have been interested in Whare’s signature for next season but it’s understood the Kiwi international made it clear that he wanted to stay with the Panthers even if there were suggestions he could earn more elsewhere. “I have a long-standing gratitude towards Dean for agreeing to trust us with his career when he joined us from Manly in 2013,” Panthers boss Phil Gould said. “It gives us great pride to know that Dean’s first preference is to be part of Panthers for the remainder of his career.”

» Whare’s re-signing does put a question

mark over the future of fellow Kiwi Peta Hiku. While he’s been proving his versatility lately by coming off the bench, the 24-year-old may struggle to earn a new deal at Penrith when his contract expires at the end of next season. The Panthers have locked up backs Waqa Blake (2019), Matt Moylan (2021), Tyrone Peachey (2019), Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (2020) and now Whare to long-term deals, and have Josh Mansour coming off contract at the same time as Hiku. As long as he comes back OK from injury, Mansour will be the priority signing over Hiku.

» While he was dropped back to reserve grade last week, the Panthers are still working on a new deal for powerhouse forward Viliame Kikau. The 22-year-old Fijian doesn’t have a club for next year but he’s essentially next in line outside CEO Brian Fletcher’s office.

» Spotted: Talking of Fletcher, the CEO

was seen watching the game against Souths from the stands last week, enjoying the atmosphere and chatting with fans.

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» Veteran hooker Peter Wallace is trying

to avoid Origin talk but he admits he’d love another crack at the game’s biggest arena. The 31-year-old probably thought Origin football had passed him by given his last Blues jumper was in 2009, but he’s now very much in the frame to wear the number nine jersey for Laurie Daley this year. “I would love to get another shot at it,” Wallace told Extra Time.

“There’s a lot of water to go under the bridge. It’s only round six so it’s not for another two months or so. There’s a lot of footy to be played between now and then.”

» Spotted: It’s been a while since we’ve

seen Nigel Plum around the traps but the former front rower was at Panthers training on Monday. After a short career in banking, Plum is now back in the bush working with Aboriginal teens and absolutely loving it. The big fella is still getting head scans as he deals with the consequences of his football career but he was certainly wearing a smile as he watched his former team mates go through their paces at the Rugby League Academy.

» The Panthers are just a couple of new

sign-ups away from cracking the 16,500 member mark for the 2017 season. What’s most impressive is that the club’s membership team broke through their revenue target back in March, with a large number of casual or part-time members becoming fully fledged season ticket holders this year.

» We’ve all heard about the ‘beer circle’

that has become part of Anthony Griffin’s post-match experience for debutant players, but we’ve got one major concern about it: he’s making them drink XXXX. Can someone at Tooheys or Hahn come to the rescue?

» I’m hearing that the relationship

between Panthers and Penrith State MP Stuart Ayres is on rocky ground. A while back Ayres was the flavour of the month at Panthers HQ but these days I’m told

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» Team List Tuesday turned into a frenzy

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hey say statistics tell the story of a rugby league team’s fortunes and while there’s always evidence to defy what’s written on paper, the numbers do give you a general idea of what’s happening – or not happening – on the field.

And the numbers tell a slightly concerning story about a Penrith side that despite all the pre-season hype, has now won just two of its opening six games.

After six rounds the Panthers are third in penalties conceded, fourth in errors, fourth in missed tackles, 11th in kick return metres and last in total kicks.

It paints a picture of a footy side that

struggles to build momentum and pressure in matches. Possession is not Penrith’s issue – they actually had more of the footy than the Rabbitohs and Storm but still lost those games – it’s moreso what impact the side has with the football when they’ve got it.

In short, the Panthers have plenty of opportunities but too often fail to convert them.

Penrith is in a frustrating position – they are playing themselves into contention in every match but then aren’t sure what to do when it comes time to land the killer blow. Too often the side takes the wrong option on the last play, or pops a ball that shouldn’t be popped.

Perhaps it’s a sign of inexperience. The Panthers have been dealt their fair share of injuries this year and combined with a couple of off-field issues have struggled to field the same team consistently every

week, forcing re-shuffles that probably weren’t anticipated at any stage of the pre-season.

Whatever the reason, the Panthers need to turn it around soon. We can only use the ‘it’s still early’ line for so long.

The games don’t get any easier for Penrith with this weekend’s clash against defending Premiers Cronulla coming after they knocked off Melbourne in atrocious conditions at AAMI Park. It was a war of attrition and full of errors but still a great game to watch and the Sharks showed incredible patience to eventually wrestle the competition points away and prove they still might have plenty to say about this year’s title.

It’s hard to gauge much from Penrith’s 21-20 loss to Souths last Friday night given the disruptions to the playing squad through the week but it was the defence of the side’s more established players that

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raised some concerns. Dallin WateneZelezniak missed six tackles, Dean Whare missed five and Trent Merrin missed six as well. They’re concerning stats and show how easy the Rabbitohs made metres at various stages of the game, but perhaps the players in question were guilty of trying too hard given the key men Penrith had out.

The good news for Penrith is that they are almost back to full strength this week, welcoming back Matt Moylan and Waqa Blake from reserve grade and naming Tyrone Peachey and James Fisher-Harris to return from injury. There’s also a chance Bryce Cartwright will play his first football since round 2.

The Sharks pose a huge threat but with the big names back on deck, there’s every reason the Panthers can resurrect their season this Easter Sunday.

Tip: Panthers by 7

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t finished in heartbreaking circumstances but Malakai WateneZelezniak will never forget his first grade debut.

At 25, he had every right to think his dreams of playing first grade for Penrith would be left in the backyard at home.

Rugby league has a funny way of delivering on dreams, however, and following well-publicised circumstances, Malakai made his debut on the hallowed turf of Penrith Stadium last weekend.

“It was everything I expected it to be and more,” he told Extra Time after the 21-20 loss to Souths.

“I’ve always dreamed about this as a kid, coming to this exact stadium and watching first grade and dreaming that one day I would be able to be out there as well.

“I got to achieve that and there’s just no words that are able to describe it properly.”

To make his debut alongside his brother Dallin made it even more special. He even sent his younger brother over for a try in the first half.

“It was no surprise at all that he got that ball to me – we’ve done it plenty of times in the backyard at home,” Dallin told Extra Time.

“When he got through I thought I should back him up and I’m lucky I did as he got the ball to me for the try.”

Dallin has achieved plenty in his short time in the game but playing alongside his brother is something he’ll never forget.

“It’s probably the most treasured moment in my career,” he said “It’s one that I will never forget. It’s been a dream of ours since we were kids to play football. We sort of thought it was far fetched but to be able to be here today and play alongside each other is a dream come true.”

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (left) and Malakai Watene-Zelezniak (centre) after the game The future for Dallin at Penrith is assured but for Malakai, there is every chance his first grade career could be fleeting.

He’s back at Pepper Stadium this week, but this time it’ll be in front of far less people as Penrith’s reserve grade side tackle Newtown on Saturday morning.

“I feel so honoured and privileged to be able to wear this jersey so anything after this is a bonus,” he said.

“Whatever is best for the team and the

club moving forward I’m more than happy with. Whether I’m in the side or not next week, I’ll support the boys and this club all the way.”

In the 51-season history of the Panthers, dozens of players have only ever played one first grade match. Most of them have been forgotten in history, but one gets the feeling Malakai Watene-Zelezniak’s (so far) single game for Penrith will be remembered for a long time to come.

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anthers forward Sitaleki Akauola’s distinct running style – where it looks like he’s charging through a brick wall on every carry – has turned him into a cult figure of the game this season.

Recently, the 25-year-old former Tongan international caught the attention of popular FOX League commentator Andrew Voss, who tweeted before last Friday’s game against the Rabbitohs: “My anticipated highlight tonight… Sitaleki Akauola’s first hit up”.

When asked by Extra Time this week what goes through his mind before charging into the defensive line, Akauola said it doesn’t faze him.

That’s right – whether it’s hit up one of the afternoon or hit up 10, they are all just as tough and hard as the next.

Despite league-wide fears of concussion and head knocks these days, Akauola said it’s his job as a Panther to put his body on the line for his team and fans.

“I just do whatever I can to contribute to the team,” he said.

“When you’re in a team it’s not my body anymore, it’s the team’s body.”

Last Friday, Akauola returned from a hyper extended elbow and torn deltoid muscle to take his place in the team.

While an injury like that could keep others sidelined for weeks, Akauola only missed one game – proving he’ll do whatever it takes to help his team out of an early season slump.

“Everyone is still confident, all those close losses that we’ve had – everyone is taking something out of it,” Akauola said.

“Everyone here is really close and when a team like this is backing each other, I guess it will all pay off at the end of the season.”

Penrith suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Rabbitohs last round and will no doubt want to make amends for a rough start to the season this Easter Sunday.

Akauola said he’s looking forward to bouncing back against last year’s defending Premiers, Cronulla.

“Hopefully we send the Sharkies back to the Shire with nothing,” he said with a smile.

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managed to get out to another Panthers game last Friday and, I must say, that I’m seeing a team out there that knows where they are going but it’s their execution at crucial times that’s hurting them.

Sometimes you can be in excellent form where those things don’t hurt you as much but, at the moment, Penrith seem to be able to get up the other end of the field but fail to convert at crucial times.

This results in the team getting frustrated and that’s when things can go very, very wrong.

Penrith enjoyed plenty of media hype before a ball was even kicked but, as far as I’m concerned, you need to be starting the year strong and then your hype builds as you go.

I truly believe if captain Matt Moylan played against the Rabbitohs last week, Penrith win – I really do.

It was disappointing he and the others weren’t there but coach Anthony Griffin and the club made a strong stand regarding culture and that’s what their standards are.

Everyone’s expecting Moylan to have a big game on Sunday after being dropped

last week but I hope he feels he doesn’t necessarily have to.

Let me explain.

It’s human instinct that after you do something wrong, you want to prove to your parents, coach or whoever that you want to do something right.

Moylan, Waqa Blake and Peta Hiku (if he plays) just need to come back this weekend and play their own game.

Moylan needs to do what he does best every week, he doesn’t need to over play his hand or try and do anything different, while I think Penrith really missed Blake and his ability to trouble the defence when he drifts across the field with his big, long strides.

Penrith have had a rough start to the season and if they go down this Sunday to the Cronulla Sharks, it’s going to be a long way back especially if they lose players to rep footy over the next few months.

Over the next month or so, the Panthers should aim to win three out of four games and then the following month another three from four then, all of a sudden, they’ve won six and lost two and they’ve evened up the ledger.

For the time being, Penrith need to worry

about this week and set small goals for themselves because, with such a talented roster, you can see them going on a roll like they did last season.

At the moment, all the parts are there but it’s just not happening. Penrith need to be patient and realise they’ve had some injuries to start the season as well as stuff

not go their way, but hopefully with the squad getting back together they are able to produce on the field.

It’s going to be a different Panthers team with all their players back this week and I’m tipping they can knock off the defending Premiers and cause an upset on Easter Sunday.

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wise rugby league man once said that you can’t win the competition in April but you can sure lose it.

Anybody connected with the Panthers, Eels or Tigers is hoping not to bump into him around about now, as it might remind them that here they are, with Easter upon us, and all three western Sydney teams off to slow starts in the 2017 title race.

Two wins and four losses isn’t a disaster by any stretch, but it puts each of those teams in a predicament where they have to at least win as many games as they lose for the medium-term to make sure they keep the top eight within reach.

The Eels and Tigers know that at least one of them will have three wins by the time the holiday weekend finishes, as the two of them go head-to-head at ANZ Stadium on Monday.

It’s a different story for the Panthers, who meet the in-form defending Premiers Cronulla Sharks on Easter Sunday, before rounding out the month of April with games against Parramatta and Brisbane.

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drama into the mix, along with the fact that Penrith has shown only fleeting glimpses of their 2016 form to this point of the season, it becomes a three-game stretch that has the potential to kill off the Panthers’ premiership hopes before we hit winter.

The worst-case scenario – losing all three games – would put their record at two wins and seven losses.

Just to scrape into the top eight from there would mean having to win 10 of their last 15 games.

It’s achievable, should they find themselves in that predicament, but history has proven that you can’t win the premiership from the bottom of the top eight.

And make no mistake: this season for the Panthers wasn’t about being content with a finals appearance, it was about being one of the serious challengers for the right to be doing a victory lap on the first Sunday in October.

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e’s now the man in charge of turning around Wests Tigers, but there was plenty of conjecture over Ivan Cleary’s appointment at the Penrith Panthers when it was announced during a turbulent 2011 season.

On June 29, 2011, just weeks after giving Matt Elliott his marching orders and replacing him with interim coach Steve Georgallis, Phil Gould called a press conference at Panthers HQ. As the Weekender reported in its July 1 edition: “The turbulent year for the Penrith Panthers off the field in the NRL has continued, with Phil Gould dramatically naming Ivan Cleary as the club’s

new head coach on Wednesday. Cleary’s appointment comes despite Steve Georgallis taking over as head coach from Matthew Elliott just last week. Georgallis was expected to be given at least a few weeks to prove he may be the man to take over permanently, but Gould was able to secure Cleary, leaving Georgallis out in the cold for next season.”

Gould spoke of how he was able to lure Cleary despite a contract being in place at the Warriors.

“He was on contract [with the Warriors] for the next 12 months and any discussions I had with Ivan were from 2013 and beyond,” Gould said.

“It’s only really been in the last 72 hours that this opportunity has presented itself. I thank the Warriors for their understanding in this.”

At the press conference, Gould was full of praise for Georgallis and said he expected the players to put in for him for the remainder of the season.

“Steve is going to be a very good coach,” he said.

“Any club who picks up Steve, if he is not at the Panthers, picks up a good man.”

It’s never been totally made clear why Cleary was keen to get out of his deal at the Warriors to take on one of the toughest tasks in the NRL, but it’s understood issues behind the scenes were causing him grief.

On the record at least, the Warriors were wishing him well.

“We’re excited for Ivan that he has this opportunity at this stage of his career and we’re grateful to him for the fantastic contribution he has made to the Vodafone Warriors,” said CEO, Wayne Scurrah, after the announcement.

Ironically, the Warriors would later end up with Matthew Elliott as their coach – but the relationship was not to last. As for Cleary, he too bit the dust, axed after the 2015 NRL season.

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tr ivia 1. Which former Panther, now playing for Cronulla, broke his arm and will miss Sunday’s game at Pepper Stadium? (pictured) 2. Who kicked the winning field goal for Souths last week?

3. Who is the current CEO of the Penrith Panthers?

4. Who will play fullback for the Panthers on Sunday?

5. Who will captain the Sharks on Sunday?

ANSWERS: 1. James Segeyaro 2. Adam Reynolds 3.

Brian Fletcher 4. Matt Moylan 5. Paul Gallen

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westcare community services

8th annual steps of hope community walk saturday 29th april 2017 walking to help end homelessness in our city WALK/RUN/SCOOTER/STROLL ALONG THE BANK OF THE NEPEAN RIVER START AND FINISH ANYTIME BETWEEN 7AM-1PM Supporting WestCare's 1000 Safe Sleeps crisis accommodation project.

ALL AGES – REGISTRATION $30 ADULTS, $15 FOR 15 AND UNDER. Registration includes a T-shirt, sausage sandwich and a bottle of Steps of Hope premium spring water.

REGISTER ONLINE AT STEPSOFHOPE.ORG.AU OR CALL WESTCARE ON 4731 3455

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