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he top of the table Penrith Panthers (how good does that sound?) head to the nation’s capital on Friday night to take on a Canberra side that sits precariously placed in 10th spot on the NRL ladder.

With success in the season proper comes representative football and the big test for Penrith coach Anthony Griffin over the next couple of months is guiding his side through those uncertain waters.

With Nathan Cleary, James Maloney, Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Tyrone Peachey all playing for the Blues on Wednesday night, Penrith could feasibly be without four of their biggest stars for this game against the Raiders.

All four were named in Griffin’s team on Tuesday, but there’s obvious uncertainty surrounding Penrith’s starting side.

Ricky Stuart’s Raiders are much less disrupted with only Josh Papalii playing on Wednesday night off the bench.

For the Panthers, flying under the radar is now forgotten.

After that win over the Dragons a fortnight ago, the statement has been made.

This Penrith team is the real deal. Joint premiership favourites, and playing like winners.

The obvious challenge from here on is to maintain the rage. We’re only at the half way point of the competition, which means the Panthers have a long way to go as far as defending top spot on the ladder is concerned.

Finishing first would not necessarily be Griffin’s game plan from here but staying in the top four would be.

Every win Penrith can pick up during this Origin-disrupted period is a bonus.

As the Panthers have proven all year, with setback comes opportunity. Whether it’s injuries, suspension or representative call-ups, nothing seems to stop the squad’s desire. If replacements are needed, they will answer the call.

It’s a shame Peter Wallace remains out for this match as the captain’s experience would have been handy to have given the current circumstances.

The Raiders have been hot and cold this year but are on a high after their last minute win over Manly a fortnight ago and have the top eight in their sights. They may leak plenty of points at times but they’ve also got so much attacking ability across the backline. The five J’s – Jack Wighton, Jarrod Croker, Joseph Leilua and Jordan Rapana – are extremely dangerous while Nick Cotric can consider himself

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unlucky to have not made the top 17 for the Blues.

While I’m expecting a reasonably high scoring encounter here, I’m also predicting the forwards will lay the platform for the eventual winner. Penrith’s pack has been dominating sides over the last couple of months, with great line speed and aggression in defence, and ferocious positivity in attack.

Panthers fans have every right to be on a high at the moment but this next fortnight may shake the confidence a little. On the road to the Raiders and then the Roosters, there is no guarantee Penrith will be in first place by the time they return home to play the Sea Eagles at the end of the month.

But keep the faith – this is a special footy side on the verge of doing very special things.

Tip: Panthers by 4.

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PANTHER RUMBLINGS

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CLEARY’S BIG DECISION » Nathan Cleary will make a decision

on his future in November, once what has become a very busy season for the 20-year-old is done and dusted. Cleary is not only set to lead Penrith’s charge towards September but now has his hands full with the playmaking duties for NSW during the Origin series. The last thing he needs is contract negotiations on his mind, especially given he already has a deal for 2019. The Panthers remain very confident of re-signing Cleary but the interest from elsewhere is obviously very high.

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» Talking of Cleary, how silly is News

Limited’s current interest in his love life?

Amateur and silly reporting from The Daily Telegraph – which included a suggestion that he could hook up with a team mate’s ex-fiance – teamed up with a tacky ‘Bachelor’-style concept on Fox League is just embarrassing. Cleary should distance himself from such garbage.

» Peter Wallace is hinting at retirement

but can’t quite bring himself to confirm it just yet, despite a bit of speculation around his future doing the rounds at the moment. As I revealed earlier this year, Wallace will definitely call it quits at the end of the season. He has no plans of playing on in England and will stay with Penrith, most likely in a coaching capacity in the lower grades. He is really struggling at the moment to get back onto the field due to a shoulder problem.

» Sam McKendry is determined to play

in the NRL again and is certainly going through the hard yards to make it happen. Rugby league’s unluckiest forward requires two surgeries on his dodgy knee – one to prepare the knee for another reconstruction and then the major surgery itself. The 28-year-old was spotted in the gym at the Panthers Academy on Monday, doing what he can to stay fit.

» Talking of surgery, recently re-signed

winger Josh Mansour has taken the opportunity to undergo minor ankle surgery while he’s recovering from the facial injury he suffered earlier this year. Mansour

got his ankle cleaned out and is on track for his return in less than eight weeks – just in time for the Finals.

» Scoop confirmed: I told you a little

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» Former Penrith forward Matt Adamson has been named as the interim coach of

the Fiji Bati national side. Adamson will take charge of the team for the one-off test against Papua New Guinea on June 23 at Campbelltown. It’s not known if the former NSW Origin forward will apply for the gig long-term.

» Spotted: James Maloney taking a break from Origin camp to watch his son play soccer at Andromeda Oval in Cranebrook last weekend.

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fter a stellar first half of the year that saw him become a household name, powerhouse Panthers backrower Viliame Kikau is ready to rip and tear his way through the second half of the season.

While fellow teammates got away from Penrith during their five-day break last week, Kikau decided to cancel a planned trip to the Gold Coast to rest up at home after a gruelling, albeit successful, first 12 rounds of the year.

Speaking with Extra Time after training on Monday, the 23-year-old said the bye came at a good time as he was able to “relax the body”.

“It’s the first time I’ve played week in, week out, NRL footy and the body was getting sore,” Kikau admitted.

“I had a few little niggles like corks on my knees – nothing major, but it was good to get the five days off to rest them up and get some physio.

“It’s good to be back at training with the boys, all freshened up.”

After playing just nine first grade games in his debut season, Kikau hasn’t missed

a game in 2018 and is getting better and better as each week rolls around.

Beginning the year in Anthony Griffin’s starting side, the Fijian international made a move to the interchange bench in recent weeks – a switch he is surprisingly relishing.

“It’s not bothering me at all, I’m actually enjoying myself coming off the bench when everyone is tired,” Kikau said.

“I’d played a few 80-minute games in the first few rounds and then injury struck the team and we had to shuffle some things around.

“Hook said he wanted me to come off the bench and bring some energy to the team, and I was more than happy to do that.”

Late last month, during Penrith’s Round 12 win over St George-Illawarra, Kikau was at his devastating best – carrying three Dragons players on his back as he powered over to score his fourth try this season.

Following questions over his fitness and ability to go the distance last season, Kikau admitted he had learned a lot about himself in the past 12 months.

“I’m still learning, I’m still very raw,” he said.

“I’m still learning how to play week in, week out, and how to handle that pres-

Panthers forward Viliame Kikau has been hard to stop in 2018. Photo: Melinda Jane sure from everyone. I’m starting to take that into account this year and it’s helping me a lot with my footy.”

With Penrith aiming for four straight wins when they battle the Raiders in Canberra tonight, Kikau knows he’ll have to step up especially with four of his teammates expected to back up from Origin I.

“I’m not too sure if they’ll play or not, I’d probably be out for two weeks if it were me,” he laughed.

“It’s always tough going to the nation’s capital.

“We treat every game like it’s a semi final these days and we’re all looking forward to Friday’s game.”

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fter a pec injury that saw him miss the start of the 2018 season, Tyrone Phillips has left his mark on the league since returning.

“My body’s feeling really good. With the facilities that we have and all the staff putting me through the recovery phase, just getting the mind and body right is the focus,” Phillips told Extra Time.

The 24-year-old joined the Panthers this year on a one-year deal and has already racked up three tries in four games. One for the history books featured in Penrith’s Round 11 clash against the Wests Tigers, where Phillips acrobatically dove over defenders to land a four-pointer, helping seal the Panthers a win that night, despite his recent injury.

“In my rehab I was practicing the acrobatics, but it’s more a reaction. I just go for it,” he said.

Phillips told Extra Time it’s been really

exciting joining a new club with a new style of football.

“Playing with different players and the type of players they are is really different than before but it’s really enjoyable and I really like the style of football we’re playing at the moment,” he said.

With a string of players out injured, Phillips got the call-up to make his club debut in Round 9 after an impressive three try performance in Penrith’s ISP side the week prior.

While he has since been trying hard to cement his spot in first grade each week, there have been no contract talks to keep Phillips on the roster next season.

He said his main focus has been to get his mind and body right and just play good week in, week out, and let the football do the talking.

Recently visiting Penrith South Public School with teammate James Maloney, the pair were swamped by students who were ecstatic to see the duo.

While Maloney may have stolen the spotlight a little, Phillips said how much

Panthers winger Tyrone Phillips during a recent school visit. Photo: Melinda Jane he enjoyed getting out in the community.

“They love to see us and the logo, and it’s always great to be part of the Penrith community,” he said.

Phillips has been named on the wing in Penrith’s side to take on the Raiders tonight in Canberra. He’ll likely keep the spot at least until Josh Mansour returns.

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Club footy still delivering during Origin period

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he State Of Origin period is here in all its gargantuan glory.

That means premiership bye rounds, absent players at club level, and a whole lot of moaning. “Origin kills the comp! What’s the use of attending?

Who wants to watch?”

I do. And judging by rock solid Fox League ratings last weekend, so do plenty of others!

Why wouldn’t you want to follow the storyline of shoe selling, teaching student Matt Ikuvalu, who finally realised his NRL dream at 24 years of age – not only recovering from a mistake to then force Mahe Fonua into touch, but also catch a fizzing torpedo bomb from the Tigers superbly.

And winning.

Before that there was North Queensland’s 21-year-old Mitchell Dunn giving us a glimpse into the Cowboys’ future with a strong NRL debut. He won too.

Speaking of winning, the Cowboys were missing more Origin reps than Manly but still went home with the points. Likewise the Roosters against the unaffected Tigers.

Then there was Souths, down four Origin stars, doing a job on Cronulla.

The quality, for the most part, was entertaining.

The Roosters v Wests Tigers game was one of the better ones this season.

How good were Souths, inspired by Tom Burgess.

He went nearly three years without a try, only to cross in back to back games, including a double against Cronulla. Hope you didn’t miss that!

Even battling Parramatta against Newcastle had discussion points aplenty – from bad shoulder charges, to significant injuries and a Knights bounce-back to applaud. There were water-cooler topics everywhere.

Origin isn’t always that kind for lovers of club footy, but why not choose to have your cake AND eat it too.

Adjust the attitude to enjoy the rest of the State series without discarding the club competition at the same time.

It is what it is.

Players will be missing. The footy might not always be perfect. Maybe your team will go backwards. But if Round 13 is any example, you’d be brave to miss a minute this weekend.

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Two-day back-up from Origin is ideal

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t’s never easy backing up from an Origin game, but if you are going to do it, two days between games is ideal… surprisingly.

That’s the equation for Penrith’s Origin quartet on Friday night when they travel from Melbourne to Canberra to play the Raiders.

While I don’t expect Nathan Cleary to back-up after his first Origin game, I do expect James Maloney, Tyrone Peachey and Reagan Campbell-Gillard to all play – pending they got through Wednesday night unscathed.

Many may think the two-day turnaround would be brutal on the players, but in fact it’s much preferred over a three or four-day turnaround.

I remember backing up after two days when I played for the Blues a number of years ago. I remember winning in Sydney on Wednesday night and then flying to Brisbane on Thursday, to then play on Friday night.

To get myself best prepared, I was given a massage straight after the game to get the soreness out of my body and then I had a swim at recovery the next day.

The reason why so many players can back-up after two days is because their adrenaline is still pumping after Origin.

If you wait three to five days, you end up losing that buzz. The adrenaline you get from an Origin game is massively important.

What else is hugely important is how clubs navigate this tricky period of the season.

For Penrith, coach Anthony Griffin has been there before during his time at Brisbane, so he should know fairly well how to handle the effects of Origin.

I think if the Panthers can win 50 per cent of their games during this Origin period, they’ll be happy. If they can manage the welfare of their players through this period, it will go a long way to a top four finish at season’s end.

If I was the coach, I would consider resting Cleary an extra week following Origin III, to recharge his batteries for the Finals.

We’ll all learn more about this Panthers outfit when they take on the Raiders tonight in Canberra. While Penrith may be missing some key players depending on the outcome of Origin, this is also a great

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I’m looking forward to seeing how all teams handle these next few months.

period where clubs can unveil some fresh talent that have been on the fringe of first grade for a while. Case in point: Jarome Luai and Tyrone May. It’s going to be a tough test for the Panthers in the nation’s capital tonight,

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RAIDERS ANNOUNCE PLAN FOR BRAND NEW HOME » The Canberra Raiders will build a

new Centre of Excellence at the Raiders’ spiritual home of Braddon in the ACT. The $19 million project will be joint funded by the ACT Government ($5 million), NSW Government ($4 million) and the Canberra District Rugby League. The project will see the Raiders relocate from Bruce to the Centre of Canberra, with a state of the art facility and community hub, giving the region one of the best facilities in sport in Australia.

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JERSEY FLEGG The Raiders announce plans for their new home on Monday Meanwhile, Manly’s Jack Gosiewski has copped a two game ban after a shoulder charge on Johnathan Thurston.

to appoint former Souths coach Michael Maguire to head an internal investigation into the club’s woeful season.

2GB’s Ray Hadley revealed on Monday that the Eels were seeking Maguire’s intervention to find out what’s gone so wrong in 2018.

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“Our Family Caring For Your Family�

Supremacy Funerals is family owned and operated by Sisters Donna Hildon and Belinda Erich. Our family has been conducting funerals and serving families of the Blue Mountains and Penrith area for three generations. Our Mother, Yvonne Meehan, owned and operated Lady of Grace Funerals in Emu Plains for twelve years before her retirement in 2013.

Belinda, Donna and their families now operate at Supremacy Funerals located in the heart of Penrith, in a traditional funeral parlour with a unique in-house chapel, seating over 200 people. Our Chapel is fully air conditioned with large digital TV screens, ideal for photo story presentations.

Our Chapel is non-denominational and can be used for religious or non-religious burial or cremation services. Our purpose-built funeral home also has its own mortuary, so your loved one will remain with us in our care, until the day of the funeral. Supremacy has many comfortable family rooms and offices, however, all funeral arrangements can be made in the comfort of your own home.

Donna and Belinda understand the financial stress of organising a funeral, at Supremacy, we do not require deposits and send the account out after the funeral, to allow the family to focus on making their last goodbye as special as it can be without the worry of payment.

Considering a Pre-paid funeral?

Talk to us about your pre-paid funeral options, pay today's funeral prices with no extra cost in the future, protect your family and loved ones from the emotional and financial stress.

We have payment plans available and your money is secured safely in a trust, furthermore, your investment is not deemed an asset so it can help maximise your pension entitlements.

Talk to us first before considering funeral insurance.

For Superior Funeral Care at Affordable Prices Call 4721 2020 Or visit or Website or Facebook Page for more images and information www.supremacyfunerals.com.au email: Info@supremacyfunerals.com.au

Open 7 Days 24 Hours Belinda Erich | Donna Hildon 44 Station Street Penrith WW33914