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irst up there are a few things I’d like Panthers supporters to know. One, Brent Naden has not fallen out of favour with coach Ivan Cleary. Two, the emergence of Matt Burton does not mean Jarome Luai will be forced out of the club. And three, 19-year-old centre Stephen Crichton is the most exciting three-quarter prospect I’ve seen at Penrith since Michael Jennings. Naden has been the subject of intense speculation amongst Panthers fans as to why he is no longer in the side. The simple answer is, at the moment coach Cleary believes Critchton is a better fit for the team and Naden will just have to bide his time. Don’t worry, his time will come. Meanwhile, Matt Burton has been nothing short of sensational while deputising for the suspended Nathan Cleary however the coaching staff have no intention of moving Luai on as a result. Both players are in coach Cleary’s long-term plans. Finally it was obvious from the moment centre Stephen Crichton defused a towering bomb on his first grade debut against Cronulla last season that he was a special player. Last Friday against the Warriors, Fox’s commentator Michael Ennis described him as a “Ferrari” and with a rich contract extension pending, don’t be surprised if you see Critchton driving one to training very soon.
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Brent Naden is not out of favour at the Panthers. Photo: Megan Dunn. What caught my eye last week.. The way Brisbane Broncos prop Matt Lodge answered every question thrown at him by a hungry media scrum last Sunday really stood out for me. No topic was offlimits and he handled himself with great dignity and humility. I was one of the people who thought Lodge should never be allowed to play rugby league again but I’ve since changed my mind. His road to redemption may not be complete but he’s
certainly well on his way. The Broncos could do worse than make him their next captain. What game I’m looking forward to... I can’t wait to see how Brisbane perform against Manly on Thursday night. Surely they can’t and won’t play that poorly again. My tips for the week...
The final word... I would hate to see technology used in any way to decide a forward pass. This whole ‘ball tracker’ theory is flawed in cricket and would be equally open to scrutiny when applied to rugby league as well. Cricket commentators have argued for years that the ‘ball tracker’ isn’t 100 per cent accurate because a cricket ball can do many things in the air once it hits the pitch. How is this any different to accurately tracking a rugby league ball in the air, a ball which has a more unusual shape than a round cricket ball and can ‘float’ forward even after leaving a player’s hands backwards. GPSports Systems said it was developing technology to accurately track a forward pass way back in 2011 and nearly 10 years on, nothing has come of it. Why? Because the science behind it all isn’t 100 per cent accurate and open to interpretation and intense speculation. Exactly like ruling on a forward pass is now! So why bother bringing it in? It would solve nothing! Until next week folks, you ain’t seen nothing yet!
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ad this been any other time, Bankwest Stadium would be packed to capacity tonight, hosting a nervous crowd ahead of one of the most eagerly anticipated Battle of the West contests in recent years. Instead the shiny new stadium will be nearly empty as it hosts first placed Parramatta and third placed Penrith – both undefeated teams, both coming off nice wins last weekend. It is a contest deserving of a bumper crowd but one that is likely to deliver a belter regardless. Parramatta have come back from the Coronavirus shutdown with premiership contender written all over them – demolishing Brisbane 34-6 and downing Manly 19-16. Critics could argue there’s still some cracks in that form line – the Broncos are a basketcase, while Manly should have
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drama during the shutdown. Cleary will add some much- needed direction to Penrith’s attack, and almost certainly sharpen up the short kicking game, which has been lacking in the last two matches. Matt Burton – full of confidence after a two-try performance against the Warriors – has been relegated to the bench, with Jarome Luai to partner Cleary despite a somewhat shaky game last week. There is no question that on their day, Parramatta have the backline to do some real damage to Penrith. The likes of Gutherson, Sivo, Jennings, Blake and Moses are the stuff of nightmares for opposition players. But Penrith’s forward pack is where I’m confident they can lay a platform that opens up a real chance for victory. James Fisher- Harris is playing like a machine at the moment – carrying his Merv Cart-
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wright Medal winning form from last season into 2020, and then some. He ran for 257 metres last weekend – and wanted more. His battle with former Panther Reagan Campbell- Gillard will be something to savour. And then you’ve got James Tamou fighting for his future in what will be his 250th NRL game, Moses Leota as keen as an Energiser bunny and Isaah Yeo producing his usual workman like performance. It is a pack that can dominate, especially if it finds more confidence within itself. Penrith’s bench also looks stronger, which is a key late in the game. This will be an absolute beauty, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the game is still in the balance come the last 10 minutes. Perhaps Cleary’s boot will be the deciding factor after all is said and done. Tip: Panthers by 1.
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1 Caleb Aekins
10 James Fisher-Harris
1 Clint Gutherson (c)
2 Josh Mansour
11 Viliame Kikau
2 Maika Sivo
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3 Dean Whare
12 Kurt Capewell
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13 Nathan Brown
5 Brian To’o
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14 Ray Stone
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t’s not complicated – if you’re a Panthers fan you hate Parramatta and if you’re an Eels fan you hate Penrith… it’s that simple, really. While tonight’s Battle of the West will be a little quieter than usual, the hatred between the two arch rivals will still be very much the same. Panthers prop James Fisher- Harris, currently in career- best form, said the clash between Penrith and Parramatta is one he eyes off every season. “There’s always a bit more to play for,” he told the media on Monday. “I try and go out with the same mentality each week but there’s always a bit more against Parra, so I’m looking forward to it.” Tonight’s game at Bankwest Stadium will have a bit of extra spice peppered in as well, with four former Panthers lining up for the Blue & Golds. Reagan Campbell- Gillard, Waqa Blake, Michael Jennings and Maika Sivo will be desperate to get one up on their ex-teammates. “It will be good seeing him (CampbellGillard) again,” Fisher-Harris said.
James Fisher-Harris is having a strong year for Penrith. Photo: NRL Images. “I’ve been watching the Eels play and they’ve been going good, it’s going to be a good challenge and we’re all looking forward to it.” One player who’s about to experience his first Battle of the West is interchange forward Zane Tetevano.
While the former Rooster isn’t quite versed on the historical beef between the two clubs, he is champing at the bit nonetheless. “I don’t know too much about the westside rivalry but I’m looking forward to the match,” he said.
“Parramatta are a good side, strong forward pack, their halves and Gutho out the back. They’ve been playing some good football over the last couple of weeks but, for us, we just have to focus on ourselves and what we can control.” Since arriving at the foot of the Mountains this season, Tetevano has enjoyed a strong start to his Panthers career. Not only is he undefeated after four games, but he’s made a real impact coming off the bench. The three- time New Zealand international said the quality of Penrith’s forwards pushed him to become a better player. “Coming into a new team you want to put your best foot forward,” Tetevano, who is averaging 125m this season, said. “I’ve always liked the style of football the Panthers play and you’ve got hard workers in Fish, Jimmy Tamou, Kikau and Isaah Yeo. “By fitting into the side I couldn’t just sit back and think things were going to happen, I had to make them happen.” Fisher- Harris said he always admired Tetevano’s style of play. “Before Zane came here I was praising him because I saw him at Kiwis… I like his work ethic and all that,” he said.
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The Penrith Junior League has axed Sunday football this year. Clubs were sent a letter from Penrith Juniors General Manager Nathan Mairleitner on the long weekend, confirming only Saturday games would be played and only the Under 6s through to Under 15s age groups would compete this year. I’m hearing the decision – forced by the ongoing COVID-19 ramifications – came after two thirds of the 24 affiliate clubs said they’d prefer Sunday competitions not go ahead this year, due to logistical and financial constraints. Not running Sunday footy has made the Saturday competitions more viable. Some clubs are disappointed, but it seems the majority have ruled here.
Selected ‘fans’ watch on as the Panthers play the Warriors. Photo: NRL Images.
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The cardboard cutout fans at NRL grounds during the crowd lockout have been a real highlight, save for a couple of unfortunate mishaps. The Panthers have taken things one step further – putting particular cutouts behind the bench on the sideline. A few well-known fans were spotted keeping the players and coaching staff company last Friday night. The ‘chosen ones’ are selected at random.
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Penrith officials fully expect to be back at Panthers Stadium for the clash against the Cowboys on Sunday, July 19 – but any plans to shift the Storm and Rabbitohs games from Campbelltown Stadium to Penrith appear to have faded away. There was talk of the games being shifted given corporate facilities, such as the Chairman’s Lounge, can now open. But Penrith were told on Tuesday that the Storm and Souths games are staying at Campbelltown.
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Some corporate partners will be headed to Panthers Leagues Club tonight for an exclusive function for the Battle of the West clash. The $125-a-head event has limited tickets available and is the first corporate event the club has held since the Round 1 match between Penrith and the Roosters at Panthers Stadium.
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Brian To’o (pictured below) has signed a new deal with the Panthers, extending his time at the club until the end of 2023. Reports of the new deal leaked out last Friday, but the exciting young winger only put pen to paper on Tuesday. “I’m really grateful for the opportunities the club has given me and I’m so happy to re-sign,” To’o said. “This new deal means everything to me and my family.”
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Panthers is scrambling to get the 2020 Indigenous Jersey produced in time for Round 12. While the new design has been locked in since the beginning of the year, the pandemic shut down O’Neills’ production in Ireland and there was no guarantee there would even be an Indigenous Round in 2020 until the revamped draw was released. Panthers merchandise manager Tiffany Serra and O’Neills are now pulling out all stops to get it done.
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Amazingly the Broncos have escaped with only a warning from the NRL after the whole team dodged the media after the loss to the Roosters. The Broncos media manager, stuck outside the bubble, was on the phone to the football manager in the sheds, asking him to bring requested players out. The football manager outright refused. Apparently it got quite heated. It was always a chance of happening as soon as the NRL didn’t require a media person to be one of the 18 staff allowed in the bubble.
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This one isn’t Panthers related, but
if you ever wanted an example of why the rugby league media is on the nose, you only have to look at how the Josh Reynolds story was handled this week. After the story broke on Monday afternoon, it was known very quickly that while the Wests Tigers star had failed a roadside drug test, his test back at the police station – arguably more reliable – was negative. Despite this, the headlines for the next 24 hours still focused on the failed roadside test. Technically, it was accurate – but it was wildly unfair and a misrepresentation of the situation. The media need to do better.
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Andrew Voss will call tonight’s Battle of the West on Fox League. He’ll be joined by NRL legend Cooper Cronk, who Fox has instructed to focus on the return of Nathan Cleary. Braith Anasta will join Voss and Cronk in commentary.
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he Broncos are an embarrassment, not that I mind being a New South Welshman seeing the Roosters beat them by 59 points. However it’s ridiculous that the result is being used as a reason for why expansion should not occur in the NRL. It’s exactly the reason why there must be a second team in Brisbane, without competition any business becomes lazy and that’s what has happened to the Broncos. Introducing a second Brisbane team is essential for the growth of the NRL. Brisbane is the second biggest rugby league city in the country, it’s a joke it is home to just one team and a club that’s had a huge market to itself for 32 years. They’ve become complacent, all those advantages including being on TV almost every Friday night and they haven’t won a Premiership in 14 years and now the embarrassment of record floggings. A rival club in their own backyard would lift their standards and make it fairer for the rest of the NRL competition. Despite their on- field performance, the Broncos are the only team rolling in cash and that’s not fair on the remaining 15 clubs. Peter V’landys has surprised many by declaring expansion is still on the agenda despite the Coronavirus pandemic. There is a fair argument that rugby league, like
every professional sport struggling to make ends meet, should be looking after its own clubs first. However the pandemic also brings opportunity to make the game stronger and therefore the existing clubs more secure. We’ve already seen the pandemic leading V’landys to introduce reforms like the six again rule which have quickly almost fixed awful tactics like the wrestle, the same can happen off the field. Understandably there are deep financial concerns for the NRL at the moment, the reality is broadcasters cannot afford to keep paying record amounts year after year, pandemic or not. So the league needs to offer broadcasters more value to just maintain funding levels. While Fox Sports is locked in long-term, Channel Nine isn’t. The days of competition between the free to air networks for rights is over, it’s basically Channel Nine or nothing. That means it’s critical to offer Nine something extra to boost the value of the deal when it comes to extending. That value is an extra team in Brisbane, a weekly game in the Brisbane market. Many argue there isn’t enough talent to fill the rosters of 17 clubs, but year after year the game unearths new stars. After 32 years it’s a no brainer, the hardest question will be whether they should be called the Dophins, Jets or Bombers?
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Friday, June 12, 2020 ÂŤ the western weekender
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Peita Davies Finance Specialist
&Ę?QWDFɢ Peita on 0452 214 202 or penrith@moneyquest.com.au
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MoneyQuest Penrith & Blue Mountains
“So much more than nuts and bolts�
Servicing the Penrith area for over 24 years, boasting the largest range of fasteners and associated products! • Industrial & engineering products • Hand & cutting tools • Lifting & materials handling products • Abrasives
• Cleaning products • Safety products • General hardware items • Paints
Visit one of our local showrooms today!
Visit one of our local showrooms today! PENRITH SEVEN HILLS 42 Borec Road
Unit 2, 1 Tucks Road
SEVEN HILLS PENRITH 1300 BOLTMASTER(265 862) | sales@nepbolt.com.au | www.nepbolt.com.au 42 Borec Road
Unit 2 1 Tucks Road
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Waterproofing
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