Pick Your Team Warriors v Panthers - [Round 16, 2025]

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The forum discussion revolves around team selections and strategies for the Warriors' upcoming game against the Penrith Panthers, particularly considering the Panthers may field a weakened side due to Origin commitments. Discussions initially centered on the utility players TMM and Healey, with opinions divided on who should be on the bench given their different skill sets and the team's needs but recent sentiment focuses on the importance of experience for the utility role. Recently, the focus shifted to potential replacements for players like Capewell, who may be rested due to Origin duties, and the injured Ali, with suggestions including promoting players from the NSW Cup side. Participants like sydneywarrior92 #38 have emphasized the need to avoid complacency and exploit Penrith's weakened state to improve their point differential.

A significant point of discussion is the potential impact of resting key players like Capewell and Egan, with some arguing for prioritizing their long-term health over a single game, even against a depleted Panthers team. The consensus seems to be leaning toward resting Capewell given his Origin call-up and the travel involved, with various suggestions for filling the center position. Speculation about TMM's future with the team continues, with some believing he's valuable as a versatile utility while others suggest he might be showcased for other clubs. sup42 #27 and others have speculated about the coaching staff's view of TMM and whether he is meeting expectations, while some advocate for giving Healey a chance in the utility role.

The potential of young players like Hanson and Gannon to step up is also debated, though it's generally agreed that Hanson is not quite ready for NRL. There's also concern that Ali, another young player, is struggling with fitness and defensive aspects of his game. Fanrrior #8 and others emphasized the importance of the squad mentality and using opportunities like this to develop younger players further, highlighting the team's depth and ability to perform even with key players missing. The broader context of the Warriors' season, including their relatively few home games and strong away form, is considered as they approach the game against the Panthers.

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I am not sure what you are getting at, if you are saying all players do better when they are the focal point of the play as the instigator (one of the points in my post) then no.

Some people are born to play support roles. CHT for example is a better in a supporting role.
Sorry didn't read your post properly -yes I agree that some lead and others follow and that applies in general
 

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Not sure on who will take there place for this game.
Just hope they respect The Panthers neither though they aren't what they were and keep doing the do.
I'm sure The Panthers will see this game as a launching pad to make a 2nd half run to get themselves into contention.
Just watched an archive of our 2024 Magic round game when we beat them.
Like myself,"It's soooo pretty"!!!
 
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