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Livewire hooker James Segeyaro says Penrith need to sharpen their attack if they are to challenge the NRL’s top sides.
The Panthers have impressed so far in 2014 but have struggled in attack somewhat with their new combinations, only scoring more points than last-placed Cronulla.
Despite a glut of possession in South Sydney’s 20m zone early last Friday night the Panthers couldn’t find the tryline, a major contributor to their 18-2 loss.
Segeyaro says the Panthers’ spine, including halves Jamie Soward and Peter Walsh and starting hooker Kevin Kingston, have to do better in their round seven clash against competition leaders the Gold Coast at Penrith on Monday.
“Our spine, Jamie Soward, Wal, me, Kevvy, the blokes that handle the ball the most, in the first half (against Souths) it looked a bit panicked, we didn’t really attack the line the way we wanted to,” Segeyaro said.
“From someone that knows a bit of rugby league, it just looked from the sidelines like we were making it up a little bit.
“Compliments to the Souths’ defence, they stuck it out, but we did have some missed opportunities.
“Maybe (we needed) a bit more patience but there has to be a bit more communication from us four to know what we are doing and where we are going and what play is on.
“That is something that we all addressed after the game.”
Soward and Wallace joined the Panthers as high profile recruits and Segeyaro said it was only natural combinations would take time to gel.
“It is only the third time we have played together, but that is no excuse,” he said.
“If it was round 16 or 17 alarm bells might be ringing but it’s not.
“We are a new team working together to get better and it is a great opportunity to test ourselves against the Gold Coast Titans who are top of the table.”
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