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ames at Panthers Stadium don’t get much bigger than this. First versus second, on the eve of Origin. This is the very definition of a blockbuster.

St George-Illawarra have been installed as favourites for Saturday night’s showdown, and deservedly so given they’ve only lost two matches all season and have beaten powerhouse teams like Melbourne, the Roosters and Cronulla.

Penrith have had a slightly easier draw but their run this season has been no less impressive than that of the Dragons given the injury crisis that has ripped through the team.

Both teams enjoyed last start wins, with the 16-2 scoreline not truly reflecting

Penrith’s dominance over the Tigers last Thursday night. The Dragons meanwhile eventually out-muscled Canberra 25-18 in Mudgee, but it was far from an impressive performance.

In fact there were signs of laziness and poor discipline in St George-Illawarra’s performance last Sunday and I have no doubt that if the Panthers are ‘on’ for this one, they’ll be in with more than a good chance of taking the competition points.

So much is on the line on Saturday night.

Top of the table honours, absolutely.

But there’s still plenty who are skeptical of both Penrith and St George-Illawarra despite their lofty positions on the ladder.

Whoever wins this game will officially be given “real deal” status and with a bye for both clubs next weekend, the reality of a top four berth will set in.

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Cleary have their final Blues auditions, while Trent Merrin is on the verge of regaining his treasured NSW jersey and could be just one good performance away from securing it. Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Paul Vaughan are set for an Originstyle battle up front, while a dynamite effort could see Tyrone Peachey secure a bench spot for the Blues. NSW coach Brad Fittler will be watching this one in very close detail.

Stopping the Dragons through the middle will be the real test for Penrith on Saturday night. The Dragons lead the competition in post contact metres, tackle breaks and all run metres, which is laying the platform for their strong overall performances. The Panthers sit just behind them in all of those categories, with these sides as close on the field as the competition table suggests.

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– they’ve conceded 116 penalties this season, an average of 10.5 per game. It’s more than any other side in the competition and coach Anthony Griffin really needs to find a way to improve that stat.

The Dragons will capitalise if the Panthers give away easy metres on Saturday evening.

I’m really looking forward to seeing the battle of the fullbacks – Matt Dufty has been on fire for the Dragons this year while Dallin Watene-Zelezniak produced a man of the match performance against the Tigers and appears to be settling into the fullback role he’s inherited from the injured Dylan Edwards.

This should be a quality game that will go right down to the wire – there’s nothing to suggest either side will let this one get away from them. Strap yourselves in, this will be an absolute beauty.

Tip: Panthers by 2.

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Friday, May 25, 2018 « the western weekender • extra time

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A-LISTERS VISIT PENRITH » When ‘The Voice’ judge Joe Jonas and

‘Glee’ star Darren Criss declared they wanted to come to Panthers Stadium to watch last Thursday’s game against the Wests Tigers, Penrith officials were faced with a small conundrum – all seating in the Chairman’s Lounge was sold out.

Some quick thinking saw another table added to the room so the pair could enjoy the hospitality before watching the game.

The pair mingled with some of Penrith’s injured brigade and had the opportunity to head downstairs into the sheds postmatch. The recently retired Tim Browne was given the official role of explaining the rules of rugby league to Criss, who watched the game with extreme interest.

James Maloney and Tyrone Phillips at Penrith South Public School on Tuesday.

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» Scoop confirmed: As I revealed last

week, winger Christian Crichton is leaving the Panthers. The Bulldogs have confirmed they’ve signed the 21-year-old on a three year deal. “Signing a player of Christian’s ability and potential is great news for Bulldogs fans. He provides us with a quality option in the outside backs and is part of our overall recruitment plan moving forward. We look forward to him joining us at Belmore next season,” said Bulldogs CEO Andrew Hill.

» I’m told Josh Mansour has been cop-

ping a ribbing from team mates over the way his re-signing was announced onfield at Panthers Stadium last Thursday night. With fireworks and a special introduction from Gus Gould, you can only imagine what’ll happen if Nathan Cleary re-signs at some stage during the season.

Somebody book the marching band!

» James Maloney and Tyrone Phillips

conducted a skills and drills session at Penrith South Public School as part of the club’s Adopt-A-School program on Tuesday. With the Panthers doing so well at the moment, the students loved the opportunity to mix with top NRL players.

Other players visited other schools across the region on Tuesday too.

» Panthers boss and former NSW coach Phil Gould has called on Blues selectors to recall Trent Merrin into the State

of Origin side. Gould isn’t the only one who thinks Merrin deserves his jersey back – former Blues hero and three-time premiership winner Glenn Lazarus told Macquarie Sports Radio this week that the 28-year-old should be in Brad Fittler’s team. Merrin hasn’t played Origin footy since 2015. Other Panthers believed to be in Blues contention are Tyrone Peachey, James Tamou, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Nathan Cleary and James Maloney. The NSW team for Origin I in Melbourne will be announced on Monday.

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Maloney is the current stand-in captain for the Panthers with Peter Wallace out injured, and hasn’t had a lot of experience

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coach Ivan Cleary. Despite his shock sacking from the Panthers in 2015, Cleary was more than happy to appear as a guest speaker at a Men of League and Panthers on the Prowl function at Panthers Leagues Club last Friday, alongside his son Nathan. Not only did Ivan give a great insight into the Tigers, but he was extremely complimentary of the Panthers organisation and current coach Anthony Griffin. It was refreshing to see.

» Spotted: Panthers Chairman Dave

O’Neill and CEO Brian Fletcher giving

ARL Commission Chairman Peter Beattie a tour of the entire Panthers complex and Rugby League Academy last Friday.

» Spotted: In-form forward Corey

Harawira-Naera enjoying a pre-match feed at the Westfield Penrith food court last Thursday.

» Congratulations to former Panthers half and Extra Time columnist Jamie Soward and his partner Madi, who are expecting their first child later this year.

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with the C next to his name, but Gould told ‘100% Footy’ on Monday night that he believes one of the playmakers should captain the side.

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FEATURE

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ith his career at Penrith nearing an end, Panthers favourite Tyrone Peachey hopes he can go out a premiership winner before he starts a new chapter at the Gold Coast Titans next season.

Following five seasons at the Panthers, the 26-year-old utility announced he would be moving to the holiday strip in 2019 after signing a massive three-year deal reportedly worth $1.5 million.

Speaking with Extra Time this week, Peachey said he’ll miss playing with the Panthers but is looking forward to a new challenge next season.

“It was a tough decision, not being here next year will be pretty weird. I’ve been here for the last five or six years, and not rocking up to this place will be a bit different,” he said.

“The move kind of had to happen and I’m happy with going up there. It’s a good

team and it looks like they’re growing.

They got the win last weekend, they look pretty happy and all looks good up there.”

But before he leaves, Peachey is determined to finish his career at Penrith on a high. He’s already close to securing his first State of Origin jumper and he’d love to win a premiership as well.

“That’s all I want to do is leave this place on a good note,” he said.

“Penrith have been nothing but great to me and my little family. Hopefully we can keep going as well as we are and do something special at the end of this year.”

In the meantime, Peachey is eagerly awaiting to hear if his excellent start to 2018 has paid off with a spot in Brad Fittler’s NSW Blues team for Origin I in Melbourne.

One final good performance against the top of the table Dragons this Saturday night at Panthers Stadium will almost certainly secure the Indigenous All Star a place on Freddy’s bench. With Fittler now at the helm, Peachey feels this is his best chance for a sky blue jumper.

Tyrone Peachey wants to end his time at Penrith on a high before joining the Gold Coast Titans next season. Photo: Melinda Jane “I think there’s a new era in the Blues and it’s good Freddy said he’ll pick the side on form,” Peachey said.

“That kind of opened it up and gave me a bit of hope at the start of the year.

“I just tried to play consistent footy for the club and do my best to get us in the position that we are in. If Origin comes with that, that would be pretty cool. I’m just trying to put myself in the conversation.”

It’s quite evident, based on his commen-

tary over the years, that Fittler is a huge fan of Peachey as he brings energy and enthusiasm to every position that he plays.

After being coached by Fittler in numerous City Origin camps over the years, Peachey is also fond of the 1991 premiership winner.

“I’ve always liked him as a coach. He simplifies the game and I think I can complement his brand of footy,” Peachey said.

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Friday, May 25, 2018 « the western weekender • extra time

FEATURE

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ot many players get fireworks to celebrate their re-signing, but not many players have the popularity of Josh Mansour.

The 27-year-old’s contract extension was announced at Panthers Stadium last Thursday night, just minutes before the Panthers and Wests Tigers kicked off.

Following the on-field announcement

by Panthers boss Phil Gould, fireworks shot up in the air as the home crowd roared in applause.

Speaking after Penrith’s 16-2 win over the Tigers, Panthers coach Anthony Griffin had a laugh with the media over Mansour’s re-signing announcement.

“There wasn’t much fanfare about that,” he said sarcastically.

“Apparently there was fireworks. Only Josh Mansour gets fireworks and his face on the video screen when he re-signs.”

After months of speculation that his time at Penrith would be coming to a close, Mansour proved loyalty trumps everything – inking a new three-year deal to remain a Panther until the end of the 2021 season.

The popular winger said he was “extremely grateful and excited” to have committed his future to the Panthers.

“This club has given me everything and shaped me into the person I am today, on and off the field,” he said.

“While I had to consider my options, my overwhelming desire was to stay at Panthers as my heart has always been with this club.

“I feel I’ve still got unfinished business here and I can’t wait to serve the club for another three years.”

After playing his junior football with Souths, Mansour joined Penrith in 2012 and made his debut in Round 9 that year.

He’s since gone on to score 55 tries in 108 appearances for the Panthers, and in 2016 was named Dally M Winger of the Year.

His representative career includes appearances for Australia, NSW, City and Lebanon.

“I want Josh Mansour to be a part of Panthers for the rest of his life. I can give him no greater accolade,” Phil Gould said.

“His contributions both on and off the field have been nothing short of outstanding.”

Mansour is currently sidelined as he recovers from facial fractures but is hopeful of returning as early as round 17.

Winger Josh Mansour at Thursday’s re-signing announcement. Photo: Melinda Jane Teammate Tyrone Peachey said he was happy for his friend and carpool buddy.

“Josh is loved by everyone here and it shows when we go to fan appearances,” he said.

“I’m happy for the big fella. I carpool with him and he’s been a bit stressed the last couple of weeks.

“For him to put pen to paper, I think he’s pretty happy.”

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t’s a State of Origin preview. Well... it might be. It could be. For the sake of this particular story it definitely is, Nathan Cleary vs Ben Hunt.

Saturday night at Penrith, the Panthers and the Dragons. What a match, an insight into what could unfold when State jerseys are handed out next week.

We think Ben will be there, for ‘them’.

We think Nathan will be there, for us. We think they will. We don’t know for sure, but a few very proud Westies do know... and the entire state is focused on them.

Brad Fittler and Greg Alexander are tasked with ending this Origin nightmare.

Freddy as coach, Brandy as selector. The third, unofficially, is Phil Gould and when the pair ask their mentor “if Nathan is ready” they might well be reminded of their own success’. Rewind to either 1985 or 1990, it is a pretty similar story.

Both schoolboy stars, both doing it easily and thrust into representative football amid doubt, not about their talents, more about the timing. Sound familiar? The former premiership coach sees remarkable similarities.

“It’s their passion. As young men footy for Greg and Brad was their life, it’s the

same for Nathan. But more impressive than their football is the attitude,” Gus declares. “Nathan’s humility is extraordinary, it amazes me. He’s got what both Greg and Brad had.”

However, having that gift, and realising it are two completely different things.

Greg recalls exactly when he worked it out. It was Round 13, 1984 at Belmore Oval, Penrith vs Parramatta and the Panthers had just beaten the defending premiers.

Exhausted and bruised a young Brandy sat in the depleted old dressing room with a smile; he now knew he belonged.

“It was nerves, not pressure. I remember sitting there thinking if I could do it against them, I could do it against anyone,” Alexander recalls.

If anyone knows if Nathan is ready it’s these three. You suspect like the rest of us they already know the answer but confirmation is Saturday night. In a short career, it’s Nathan Cleary’s biggest test. A pass mark here will add another chapter to the story of Penrith products taking on the rugby league world... and winning.

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Speed should be the focus for Blues in 2018

JAMIE SOWARD F

ollowing this weekend’s round of matches, NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler will finally unveil his side for the State of Origin opener against Queensland on Wednesday, June 6.

Like many fans and experts have been doing these last few weeks, I thought I’d have a crack at picking my Blues side for Origin I in Melbourne.

Fullback: James Tedesco Teddy’s form over the last month and a half has probably been a tad better than the other contender, Tom Trbojevic. He’s also played Origin before and deserves another shot.

Wingers: Josh Addo-Carr and Nick Cotric I’ve got a workhorse and I have a game winner. Both guys do the hard yards.

The theme of my team this year is speed and I’ve got that in bucket loads with my wingmen.

Centres: Latrell Mitchell and Euan Aitken Latrell has a great rapport with my fiveeighth Luke Keary at the Roosters. He’s made for the Origin arena and is probably stronger defensively than Brisbane’s

James Roberts. I’ve also picked Euan Aitken based on form. He’s enjoyed a great 18 months at the Dragons and keeps getting better. For me, he’s one of the top centres in the game.

Five-eighth: Luke Keary Luke is a great runner and has plenty of speed to burn. Keary also combines very well with Latrell Mitchell and his possible inclusion will allow James Maloney to control the game nicely.

Halfback: James Maloney (pictured) James Maloney has been the best game manager in the competition so far this season. He’s shown over the last few weeks at Penrith that he doesn’t need a dominant playmaker with him, he can do it all on his own.

Props: Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Paul Vaughan A stat surfaced this week which suggests these two aren’t the form props for NSW but I don’t care about stats, I select on the eye test. Vaughan has been superb for the Dragons since he arrived and RCG has taken his game to another level.

Hooker: Damien Cook Cook can play close to 65 minutes and

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Lock: Jake Trbojevic Jake is a great ball player and can be that link man to the outside backs, but he can also play in the middle with the forwards.

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his speed out of the ruck will be a huge advantage for the Blues. He also has a nice little kicking game, if he needs to use it.

He’s a competitor and deserves to debut.

Backrowers: Boyd Cordner and Tyson Frizzell Cordner and Frizzell virtually pick themselves in this side. Cordner won’t have to play 80 minutes because NSW will have a handy bench, but he’s been there plenty of times before and knows how to get

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EXTRA MINUTES

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» Melbourne centre Curtis Scott will

after taking an early guilty plea on a ‘shoulder charge’ infringement.

miss the next two games after copping a suspension on a ‘striking’ charge following the chaotic game at AAMI Park last weekend. He would have been suspended for three games, but a points deduction applies based on the number of minutes he was off the field after being sent off. Meanwhile, Canberra’s Joseph Tapine will also miss two games

» Proving they’re the club of second,

third and maybe even fourth chances, Cronulla is seriously considering bringing Ben Barba back into the fold next season. They see him as a possible replacement for Ricky Leutele, who is heading overseas.

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GROUP HOME SERVICE MANAGER IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE • Located in Cranebrook • Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle • Salary sacrifice options Who are we . . .

Flintwood is a flexible service that enhances the opportunities of people with disabilities to have a varied and fulfilling life within the community. Our Group Home provides accommodation for people with disability.

Reporting to the General Manager, your key tasks and responsibilities will be: Assisting with Participant care in a group home setting Ensuring clear, effective communication and professional behaviour between Participants and their families/carers and external stakeholders Applying the Active Support principles Ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner Hours to fit the lifestyle of the home

You will need: • • • • • • • •

To be physically fit Have basic to intermediate skills with Microsoft office suite Be punctual, reliable and flexible Excellent verbal and written communication skills Hold a valid and current Australian Driver’s Licence Hold or be willing to obtain a National Police check & Working with Children Check Hold or be willing to obtain First Aid Certificate IV Disability studies or above

What can we offer you . . .

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A rewarding and challenging career The ability to salary sacrifice part of your wages The support of a strong, dedicated and experienced team to support you in your role The shifts may include weekends and evenings, including a mixture of administration and ‘hands on’ work Exciting new group home opening in your area!

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life and think this role is for you, please apply. hr@flintwood.org.au 9630 177 7 Flintwood Disability Service PO Box 2501, NORTH PARRAMATTA, NSW 1750

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