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y the time many of you read this, the clash between the Panthers and Wests Tigers will have been won and lost, such is the joy of Thursday Night Football not quite matching our publication date. But just in case you’ve got your copy nice and early, let’s give this game a once-over. Penrith may sit second on the ladder heading into this game against the Wests Tigers at Panthers Stadium but I’m still hearing people claim the side has had a “soft” draw to start the season. Never mind the $3 million injury crisis that probably would have had every other club in the NRL sitting in the bottom half of the competition.
The truth is the Panthers have done remarkably well to be where they are 10 weeks into the competition but the next fortnight provides an almighty test. First its the seventh placed Wests Tigers who have surprised plenty of league fans this year, and last week woke up from a mini form slump to get past the Cowboys at Leichhardt Oval. Then it’s a top of the table blockbuster against the Dragons, which will perhaps be Penrith’s biggest test of 2018 so far. It’s fair to say Penrith fans will know where their side is really at over the next fortnight. The Panthers were solid without being overly impressive against the Knights last Friday night, but the side got the job done and it was nice to lead from the outset rather than be forced to come from behind as has been so often the case in 2018. Penrith kept their error rate low and
dominated possession for big chunks of the game, helping to frustrate Newcastle who very nearly could have won the game if a few things went their way. The big story heading into this round 11 match is the return of halfback Nathan Cleary. His comeback has a significant flow-on effect as it allows Tyrone Peachey to go back to his preferred position of centre and Isaah Yeo to move back into the second row where he most valuable. James Maloney has done an incredible job guiding the side around the park since Cleary went down in round 3 and it’ll be interesting to see how the dynamic shifts now that the exciting young halfback is back on the field. While Maloney will most likely allow Cleary to take the reigns again, it’s important that the pair develop an understanding and a structure that works for them both individually as well as the team itself.
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Cleary is back at the right time because the Panthers will have a job on their hands containing the impressive partnership of Benji Marshall and Luke Brooks. Marshall is offering a steady and experienced hand this season while Brooks appears to be playing with much more confidence than ever before under coach Ivan Cleary. The Tigers did suffer a setback during the week when Mahe Fonua was late to training, and was subsequently axed from this game by Cleary. The Panthers meanwhile will be without captain Peter Wallace who is being troubled by a shoulder injury. With Nathan Cleary back on deck and the Panthers suddenly eyeing off a share of the competition lead, I think the home side should be able to continue their unbeaten run at Panthers Stadium this year – but it’ll be tight. Tip: Panthers by 4.
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PANTHER RUMBLINGS
with the Masked Panther
SAUCE IS STAYING! » Fear not Panthers fans, Josh Mansour is staying at the foot of the Mountains. The club will announce his new deal within the next few weeks, possibly even next week. I understand it’s a long-term deal that will see the soon to be 28-year-old staying with the club into his 30s. All parties are on the same page and Sauce’s signature should be on the formal contract very soon.
Josh Mansour has agreed to stay with the Panthers. Photo: Megan Dunn
» Meanwhile, Mansour has revealed
details of the dramatic surgery that was required to repair the five fractures he had in his face following that awful collision with Anthony Don’s knee back in Round 6. He revealed that he went into his recent operation knowing he could wake up minus an eye but also with the real prospect of having distorted vision for the rest of his life. He currently has 18 screws and three plates in his face. Mansour is recovering well and is hoping to be back for the final six weeks of the NRL season.
» I’m hearing the Panthers are a big
chance of losing youngster Christian Crichton to another club. The 21-year-old has done an admirable job in first grade this season but the money being talked about from elsewhere is said to be enticing.
» ‘Baby racing’ was the half-time enter-
winning captain Craig Gower lending a hand at an under 10s training session at the Emu Plains Junior Rugby League Club.
tainment at last Sunday’s game between the Dragons and Rabbitohs, and if there was any club that could steal this concept it’s the Panthers. With so many new babies within the playing group, a real possibility is emerging of a ‘Panther cub’ baby race at some stage this year.
» Legendary Panther Royce Simmons
» Talking of babies, the birth of a new
» Spotted: Panthers 2003 premiership
has revealed he regrets taking the head coaching job at the Panthers back in 1994. “If I had my time again I probably wouldn’t have done it,” Simmons told the Weekender’s ‘On The Record’ podcast. “I probably hadn’t done a long enough apprenticeship. But the job was there and I couldn’t think of anything better than to try to help Penrith out in that time... but it was very hard coaching players that you’ve played with.” You can listen to the podcast in full at www.westernweekender.com.au/podcasts.
son saw James Maloney miss a Panthers training session on Monday. Maloney was due to speak to the media on Monday afternoon but he was instead by his wife’s side for the birth of their fourth child.
» Spotted: James Fisher-Harris doing
some last minute Mother’s Day shopping at Big W in Penrith on Sunday.
» Halfback Nathan Cleary has been
named as one of the new Southlands Ambassadors. Alongside two-time Olym-
pic medal winner Jessica Fox, Cleary will help promote the shopping centre throughout the community.
» ARL Commission Chairman Peter
Beattie is in Panther territory today, attending a Men of League and Panthers on the Prowl luncheon at the Leagues Club. Beattie has already had a few forgettable moments in the job so he’ll be hoping to make an impression on the audience to prove he’s in touch with one of rugby league’s true grassroots areas. Nathan Cleary and his father Ivan are also scheduled to appear at the luncheon, which has become one of the hottest tickets in town. The event sold out weeks ago.
» The generosity of the Panthers Group
and its Chairman Dave O’Neill was on display last Saturday night at the OZWAC Ball, held at the EVAN Theatre. Not only did the club donate the venue to the
important local charity for the night, but Mr O’Neill added an impromptu auction prize – a match day experience for next Saturday’s blockbuster against the Dragons that included corporate tickets and inner sanctum experiences. It helped raise around $60,000 in total for OZWAC on the night.
» The NSW Origin side will be named
after next weekend and there’s a few Panthers in contention. Reagan CampbellGillard will almost certainly be picked, while Tyrone Peachey is a favourite of new Blues coach Brad Fittler and would have to be in serious consideration. While most think James Maloney is locked into the halves, I’m hearing Fittler may be considering going in another direction. And what about Nathan Cleary? Will two games be enough to prove he’s up to making the jump to the game’s biggest arena?
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hile it appears Reagan Campbell-Gillard is a sure thing for a maiden State of Origin jumper, his fellow front-row partner Trent Merrin is also pushing his claim for a Blues recall. The pair spoke at length on Monday afternoon about their desire to be in Brad Fittler’s Blues team for Origin I in Melbourne. Merrin hasn’t represented the Blues since arriving at Penrith in 2016, while Campbell-Gillard represented Australia at the recent World Cup but still hasn’t played for his state. After a strong start to the season, 28-year-old Merrin said he would “love” to be considered by Fittler. “I’d love to play Origin again, I’ve worked really hard but it all starts with club footy though. You have to do the best you can there to put yourself in a good position,” he said. “I’ll definitely put my hand up for it, it’s something I want to get back into and be part of again.” Since switching from lock to prop,
Merrin has taken his game to another level – something fans had been hoping to see more of during his time at Penrith. Merrin credits his move to the front-row this season for getting his career back on track. “I 100 per cent think that’s the reason. It’s been a great move to be honest, the circle of life,” he said. “I started my career at prop and now I’m back there again. I love it. Me and Reg are working really hard to get the boys on the front foot and it’s been working really well these last few weeks.” His teammate and next door neighbour, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, believes Merrin deserves his shot at Origin again, dubbing him the “forgotten man”. “I thought that was one of his quality games last week against the Knights, that’s the type of player I know Mez is. He ran for nearly 100 metres in the first half – I feed off things like that,” he said. “He probably is the forgotten man in that area. We’ll just have to wait and see what happens.” Discussing his own Origin chances, Campbell-Gillard said he isn’t distracted by seeing his name in mock Blues sides. “I get it each week from the media throwing my name out there, saying I’m in
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“Yes playing Origin has crossed my mind, I won’t lie about that [but] it’s football, it’s media and that’s what comes with playing in the NRL. You’ve got to cope with things like that and try not to let it distract you.”
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ith Josh Mansour on the brink of signing a new multi-year deal with Penrith, backrower Corey Harawira-Naera has revealed the real reason why so many players end up staying at the foot of the Mountains. Despite larger offers and bigger opportunities available at rival clubs, Penrith do an incredible job in securing the talent they want to keep. Over the years, many Penrith stars have attracted dozens of offers from right across the NRL before deciding to remain a Panther. Even Harawira-Naera himself had a choice to make last season when the Wests Tigers chased his signature. As the story famously goes, Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary walked in on Harawira-Naera having a meeting with his dad and Tigers coach Ivan Cleary at their Leonay home. Despite a big tempting offer to switch to Concord, Harawira-Naera largely chose to remain a Panther because of his connection to the club. “I think loyalty has a lot to do with it
and all my mates, who I came through the U20s with, were here as well,” he said. “Penrith gave me a chance to follow my dreams and I guess I owed it to the club to stay here.” Harawira-Naera said the close relationship he and fellow youngsters have with Panthers assistant coach Cameron Ciraldo also played a big role in the decisionmaking process. “We had Ciro as coach of the U20s and he’s part of the first grade staff now,” he said. “He’s been pretty good to me throughout my years with both on and off-field stuff, and I think that’s got a lot to do with it. “Along with the direction the club is heading in, Panthers have always looked after me and I think it’s a way I can repay them by staying here.” Another player Penrith have well and truly looked after through several injuries over recent years is star winger Josh Mansour. Since re-signing with the Panthers on a two-year deal back in 2016, Mansour has only played 21 games for the club. While he’s reportedly received huge offers from rival Sydney clubs, it appears almost certain Mansour will knock them all back to remain loyal to Penrith.
The Panthers are building a strong team culture. Photo: Megan Dunn Perhaps a more important player Penrith hope will utilise that same train of thought is Nathan Cleary, who is off-contract at the end of next season. While Penrith will no doubt throw the bank at Cleary to stay, he’s also expected
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Cleary shows no signs of heavy expectation
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n the Cleary household, nothing is consumed beyond its use-by date. Nobody is walking, let alone running, while holding scissors. And don’t even think about driving anywhere in the car if the fuel gauge is anything less than half full. Risk taking, given what we know about Ivan and Nathan, shows up nowhere on their DNA chart. Having declared himself fit to play for the Panthers against his dad’s Tigers, you can take it as a given that Nathan Cleary is 100 per cent confident that his injured knee has recovered to the point that he will be ready to rock when the two teams hit the field. As the boys from AC/DC once said, for those about to rock, we salute you. Hoping to salute the 20-year-old halfback – perhaps even more than Panthers fans – will be a couple of former halves whose ties to Penrith have been long established: Brad Fittler and Greg Alexander. The NSW State of Origin coach and his Blues advisor will be watching every step that Nathan Cleary takes against Wests, with most pundits expecting Cleary to be
given the opportunity to steer NSW around the park in a series that has suddenly taken on the theme of a changing of the guard on both sides of the border. No Johnathan Thurston, no Cooper Cronk and now no Cameron Smith for the Maroons has Blues fans thinking that the barren years are about to finally come to an end, and that Nathan Cleary can be the long-term halfback for which NSW has been searching. No pressure, huh? Just 44 games into his NRL career, Cleary not only has to come back earlier than expected from a significant knee injury, but he then has to jump into the madness that is a State of Origin series and play a leading role in a Blues resurgence. If that isn’t enough, the team you have to face in your return from injury is the team coached by the biggest influence in your rugby league career – your dad. If it was any other player you’d quickly say this is all too much to expect from somebody who only a handful of months ago was still a teenager. But the father has obviously done a tremendous job with the education of his
son, not just between the lines, but more importantly outside the playing field where the real pressure comes to bear. Knowing when to take on the defence on your own, knowing when to call off James Maloney and insist the ball comes your
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Immortal status a certainty for Cameron Smith
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ike the rest of the rugby league world, I was absolutely shocked when I heard Cameron Smith was retiring from representative football on Tuesday afternoon. Any time a player retires, you instantly think about their status in the game and what they’ve done. After a record 42 matches for Queensland and more than 50 for the Kangaroos, Smith will most definitely be an Immortal one day. Since making his representative debut in 2003, Smith has been the ultimate professional for Australia and Queensland. It’ll be very strange not seeing him in a Maroons or Kangaroos jersey again. Along with Wally Lewis, Johnathan Thurston and Andrew Johns, Cameron Smith is one of the greatest representative players of all-time. I also believe he is the greatest hooker to ever play. Smith changed the game for hookers and really brought that kickingstyle hooker into play. I often tell young dummy halves that they can’t all be like Cameron Smith but they can take things out of his game,
like his kicking in general play and game management. Smith’s probably the smartest player ever as well. He always thinks two, three, four or even five plays ahead. While I only beat him a few times in my career (never in Melbourne), I always relished those challenges of trying to come up with game plans to out-smart Cameron Smith. Many believe Smith’s decision this week will prolong his career with the Storm, but I think he’ll be dictated on how he feels. Hearing how he felt after last year’s Origin series and how he wasn’t being the father he wanted to be at home, Smith will have a lot to think about when it comes to signing his next and final contract. In the meantime, let’s enjoy Cameron Smith while we all still can. He isn’t retiring from the game altogether and he most probably will be terrorising the Panthers (unfortunately) and other teams for a few more years to come. Meanwhile, the pressure is well and truly on Brad Fittler and the NSW Blues to get the job done. With no Thurston, Cronk and now Smith, there really is no excuse for Freddy and his men.
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SMITH CALLS TIME ON STELLAR REP CAREER » Melbourne Storm skipper Cameron
some of the game’s most popular callers but fans aren’t warming to Nable. Criticism of his commentary lights up social media every time he gets behind the microphone.
Smith (pictured) dropped a rugby league bombshell on Tuesday when he announced he was quitting representative football effective immediately. It means Smith won’t play in this year’s Origin series, which begins in Melbourne next month.
» 2GB will once again call a country
match off television instead of getting out and supporting the bush. The Dragons and Raiders are playing in Mudgee on Sunday but 2GB will stay in Sydney. It’s a sign of the times, with only the ABC fully dedicated to actually broadcasting matches from the ground each week.
» Meanwhile, Melbourne will be
without Smith for Saturday’s clash with Manly after he was suspended for ‘Dangerous Contact’ on Gold Coast Titans player Kevin Proctor. He took the early guilty plea instead of risking a two game ban at the judiciary.
» Brisbane will be without backrower
Alex Glenn for the next month after he suffered a medial ligament injury last weekend.
» The NRL’s Competition Committee
has endorsed a review of the current interchange system which will take place between now and the end of the year. “We will have three years of data by the
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end of this season and we have always felt that is an appropriate period to judge the impact of the changes,” said NRL Head of Football Brian Canavan. “It’s important that a decision of this magnitude is evidence-based.”
» Fox League has been copping a barrage of criticism over commentator Matt Nable. Fox is known for having
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» Raiders five-eighth Blake Austin has
received some good news with the ankle injury he suffered against the Sharks last week not as bad as first thought.
» Bulldogs forward David Klemmer has declared he wants to stay with the club, despite reports of a big money offer from Parramatta. The Dogs will need to offload some players at the end of the year due to salary cap woes.
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