I have rarely, if ever, seen such a good team as the 2021 Penrith Panthers. The 1983 Eels, 1985 Bulldogs, 1991 Panthers, 1993 Raiders, 1998 Broncos and the 2007 Storm are probably the best, most complete sides I’ve seen in my lifetime. I’d put Ivan Cleary’s 2021 Panthers right among those sides. They are a […]
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Rugby League by Matty Johns
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Subscriber only In picking my State of Origin team I ve put together a squad built on two things. 2. A side who will be suited to what I m predicting will be a chaotic last 30 minutes, where fatigue through the new rule adjustments will have the middle defence out on their feet. So picking some lighter bench players who can manage the madness defensively, as well as take advantage of it in possession.
JAMES TEDESCO FULLBACK No need to waste too much ink here. His threat through the middle and his intelligence in working with playmakers, as well as chipping in with some ball playing himself, makes him one of the cornerstones of the campaign.