Panthers vs Bulldogs: NRL live scores, blog
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Penrith Vs. Canterbury |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 4 March, 2012 |
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| Centrebet Stadium, Penrith, NSW | |||||||||||||||
| Canterbury 22 defeated Penrith 14 | |||||||||||||||
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| Referee: J Robinson |
| Touch judges: S Carrall & Nick Beashel |
It’s been raining cats and dogs in western Sydney for the last week, so it’s fitting that the Penrith Panthers take on the Canterbury Bulldogs in this fascinating round one clash. Join us for live scores and commentary from 7.30pm AEDT.
Six months after they faced off in the 2011 NRL grand final, Ivan Cleary and Des Hasler go head to head again – only this time, they’re both at the helm of completely different clubs.
Cleary’s appointment as Panthers coach was announced towards the back end of the 2011 season, and his arrival ushers in a new era for the club under the watchful eye of high-profile general manager Phil Gould.
Hasler, on the other hand, came to the Bulldogs during a tumultuous off-season in which he was ousted from the Sea Eagles just one month after guiding them to a memorable premiership.
Both men will be looking to make a statement in their opening hit-out, and it’s Hasler’s Bulldogs that will start favourites despite Penrith holding the home ground advantage and a head-to-head lead of 7-3 in these clubs’ last 10 encounters.
For Penrith, the majority of the headlines in the last few weeks have surrounded the battle for fullback between Michael Gordon and Lachlan Coote. Gordon’s versatility appears to have worked against him on this occasion, being named on the wing while Coote nabbed the No. 1 jersey.
Luke Lewis leads the Panthers out as captain following the departure of influential leader Petero Civoniceva. The Panthers also welcome three new recruits into their forward rotation in Cameron Ciraldo, Chris Armit and Clint Newton.
Meanwhile, Hasler has opted to play Josh Reynolds at five-eighth alongside Trent Hodkinson in the Bulldogs’ halves, ahead of expected pivot Kris Keating.
Dene Halatau steps into the starting role vacated by back rower Andrew Ryan’s retirement, while much-lauded UK prop James Graham will be injected from the bench.
The conditions will be slippery so expect the fullbacks to be tested – both Lachlan Coote and Benny Barba struggled with confidence at times under the high ball in 2011.
Will it be Hasler or Cleary who gets the maiden win at their new club tonight? Join us from 7.30pm tonight for live score updates and debate on our live blog.
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9:25pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:25pm | Report comment
That concludes tonight’s live coverage of the Panthers vs. Bulldogs on The Roar. Thanks for joining us!
9:23pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:23pm | Report comment
As for the Panthers, it was a game they could have won but they failed to capitalise on the mountain of possession they had in the first half. Even worse for the Panthers, however, is a potential season-ending injury to Michael Gordon in his first NRL game back from a knee reconstruction last season.
9:22pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:22pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 14 – Bulldogs 22
FT — It’s Full Time at Centrebet Stadium and Bulldogs have the victory. James Graham was spectacular for the Bulldogs since coming off the bench after 20 minutes, and it was largely off the back of his good work that the Bulldogs were able to come away with the win. Ennis, Reynolds, Romelo and Pritchard also had strong games.
9:19pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:19pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 14 – Bulldogs 22
79′ TRY BULLDOGS! Lachlan Coote, what are you doing?! Bulldogs grubba through, should have been picked up easily by the fullback, but Coote makes an absolute meal of it — he’s caught by the bounce and lunges at it with his right leg instead of trying to pick it up. The ball goes straight to Bryson Goodwin, who claims the try. That’ll be the game!
9:16pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:16pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 14 – Bulldogs 18
77′ Dayne Weston catches James Graham with a high shot flush across the face. He’ll definitely have a case to answer with the match review committee. Bulldogs penalty. Time running out for Penrith.
9:15pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:15pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 14 – Bulldogs 18
76′ Pressure is on for the Doggies but they’re defending well — Penrith cannot find a way through. Walsh is rushed on the last tackle and can’t get a kick away, forcing a pass that is called forward. Bulldogs ball. Big set in defence from Canterbury.
9:13pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:13pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 14 – Bulldogs 18
74′ Penrith with a kick off that finds the ground, and Reynolds fails to stop it from going over the sideline! Penrith ball 10m out!
9:12pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:12pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 14 – Bulldogs 18
72′ Turner raises the flags. 18-14 Doggies.
9:11pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:11pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 14 – Bulldogs 16
72′ TRY BULLDOGS! Frank Pritchard steps off the left foot at the line and pops a ball to Josh Morris to score. Great work from Pritchard, and Bulldogs hit the lead!
9:09pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:09pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 14 – Bulldogs 12
71′ Penrith attacking the line, Luke Walsh tries to place a grubba into the corner but Reynolds shows great hands to catch it. Reynolds then steps three players to put Bulldogs on the front foot. Tim Grant a bit overzealous coming out of the line gets called for offside and now Bulldogs attacking 30m out.
9:08pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:08pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 14 – Bulldogs 12
70′ Pritchard on report for the high shot — not sure he’ll have anything to answer for, but there was absolutely no intent. Careless high tackle charge at worst. Simmons leaves the field with concussion. Ten minutes to go and we’re back under way.
9:06pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:06pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 14 – Bulldogs 12
70′ WHOA! Frank Pritchard absolutely cleans up David Simmons with what looked like an early contender for hit of the season. Frank Pritchard picks up the spilled ball and crosses the line, but it’s going to be pulled back for a high shot on Simmons — Pritchard’s shoulder contacted the head. Back on the 20m line, David Simmons is still unconscious.
9:04pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:04pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 14 – Bulldogs 12
69′ James Graham is a machine. Has been the Bulldogs’ best tonight. Be excited, Bulldogs fans.
9:02pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:02pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 14 – Bulldogs 12
67′ Things have settled down here as both teams begin to complete sets and battle for field position. Luke Walsh finds the sideline 20m out from the Bulldogs line and both sides get a breather.
8:59pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:59pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 14 – Bulldogs 12
Sweeping backline movement to the right comes undone on the last pass as Brad Tighe fails to handle Luke Lewis’ admittedly difficult pass. Bulldogs out of trouble but Penrith looking back on top.
8:58pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:58pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 14 – Bulldogs 12
63′ Burns puts Clint Newton through a gap — surely all he needed to do was go to ground to score! Somehow, the Bulldogs hold him up. Panthers try a grubba on the last and manage to get six again.
8:56pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:56pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 14 – Bulldogs 12
62′ Walsh goes to the air again and Penrith come up with a scrum feed after Josh Morris knocks on. Just quietly, Panthers have looked twice the team since McKendry and Grant came back on the field.
8:55pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:55pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 14 – Bulldogs 12
60′ Josh Morris breaks down the left side but didn’t give himself enough space and Luke Walsh forces him into touch. Panthers get the ball in good field position. Completion rates as they stand are Penrith 27/31, Bulldogs 15/26… hard to believe there’s only two points in it.
8:51pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:51pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 14 – Bulldogs 12
Corey Payne too slow to get up after tackling Tim Grant, gifts Panthers two points right in front of the goal. Luke Walsh kicking now that Gordon is gone… might wanna adjust those fantasy teams, kids.
8:49pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:49pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 12 – Bulldogs 12
56′ Penrith try a grubba on the second tackle. Barba cleans up, but he’s taken over the sideline by Lachlan Coote. Penrith on the attack again.
8:48pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:48pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 12 – Bulldogs 12
54′ Penrith force a line dropout after great work from Luke Lewis, grubbering to the corner. Just saw a shot of Gordon leaving the sheds on crutches — a heart breaking scene right there.
8:53pm
Toby The Tram said | 8:53pm | Report comment
Especially when he’s your fantasy football kicker!
8:46pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:46pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 12 – Bulldogs 12
52′ Panthers attack the short side from the scrum and it DOES NOT work for them — four Bulldogs carry Nathan Smith over the sideline on the first tackle. Cue standard head patting ritual for the Bulldogs.
8:45pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:45pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 12 – Bulldogs 12
51′ Tim Grant and Sam McKendry back on the field — Penrith were a much better-looking side with these two on earlier, let’s see how they go now. Luke Walsh goes to the air yet again, and this time Barba can’t contain it. Coote nearly picks up the scraps to score but can’t get a hold of it. Bulldogs knock on, Panthers scrum 10m out.
8:43pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:43pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 12 – Bulldogs 12
48′ Bulldogs get another penalty after the restart — that’s three in a row now, and Panthers are not looking the same side they were in the first half. Bulldogs making easy yards up the middle. Josh Reynolds and Joel Romelo have looked particularly sharp.
8:41pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:41pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 12 – Bulldogs 12
TRY BULLDOGS! James Graham shows his passing game as he puts Corey Payne through a gap. Payne draws the fullback to put Ben Barba across to score. Graham living up to expectations so far. Turner converts.
8:41pm
Daniel Jourdain said | 8:41pm | Report comment
MASSIVE forward pass.
8:44pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:44pm | Report comment
Ha, I’ll have to have another look.
8:40pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:40pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 12 – Bulldogs 6
45′ Another high ball from Luke Walsh to Ben Barba, but the little fullback defuses the bomb on this occasion and Luke Lewis is penalised for a mid-air tackle. Bulldogs 40m out on the attack.
8:38pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:38pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 12 – Bulldogs 6
44′ Back to the action, it’s the Bulldogs attacking the Panthers’ line. Hodkinson kicks high to the left flank on the last tackle and Bulldogs claim the try, but it goes upstairs and looks to be a knock-on from Josh Morris. Panthers get the ball 20m out.
8:35pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:35pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 12 – Bulldogs 6
42′ Michael Gordon with a suspected broken fibula. That could be a whole year. This is potentially tragic news for Panthers fans.
8:34pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:34pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 12 – Bulldogs 6
We’re back! Bulldogs kick-off this time. Still no word on Gordon! Stay tuned.
8:24pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:24pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 12 – Bulldogs 6
HT — It was all Panthers for the first 30 minutes but a big run from Steve Turner and some good follow-up work from Josh Reynolds saw the Bulldogs score on their first real foray into Panthers’ territory. With that, they’re still well in this game.
Penrith looked much less sure in defence once Tim Grant and Sam McKendry left the field. No reports on Michael Gordon’s injury yet but should have more on that in a few minutes.
8:19pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:19pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 12 – Bulldogs 6
40′ Penrith don’t manage to score but get the next best result, forcing a line dropout. One last crack this half.
8:18pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:18pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 12 – Bulldogs 6
38′ Penrith will get another big chance to score before half-time with a forward pass from the Bulldogs 40m out.
8:14pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:14pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 12 – Bulldogs 6
34′ Bulldogs with a spring in their step now, Joel Romelo finds a way through and pops a pass to Ben Barba who appears to be away, but the ball is called forward. Penrith starting to look shaky up the guts.
8:13pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:13pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 12 – Bulldogs 6
31′ TRY BULLDOGS!
Josh Reynolds weaves through a Panthers’ defence that still hadn’t properly formed, looks to force a pass to Joel Romelo which goes to ground. But the ball falls back into Reynolds’ hands, and he scores! Steve Turner converts for Bulldogs.
8:13pm
Daniel Jourdain said | 8:13pm | Report comment
How on earth are the dogs still in this?
Should be down 18+ and only a try behind.
8:15pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:15pm | Report comment
No idea mate, they’ve had nothing for the first 30!
8:11pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:11pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 12 – Bulldogs 0
30′ Panthers’ play falls apart with an error from Nathan Smith. Plenty of handling errors so far.
Bulldogs give away another silly penalty 50m out, this time Steve Turner lying all over Michael Jennings. Dessie won’t be happy! Panthers attack the line but it breaks down with a stray ball from Luke Lewis. Steve Turner cleans up and runs 60m up field!
8:06pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:06pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 12 – Bulldogs 0
26′ Gordon nearly hits a gap to score but is pulled down 10m out. He stays down and is taken from the field. He walks off, but Panthers fans will be holding their breath. Meanwhile, Ennis drops the ball on the first tackle and Penrith get another crack at the Bulldogs’ line.
8:04pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:04pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 12 – Bulldogs 0
24′ Bulldogs attack the left and look dangerous with Pritchard but the ball goes to ground. Mick Gordon picks it up and is in the clear, but Josh Morris runs him down. Gordon was admittedly at a standing start, but he definitely didn’t look as quick as I remember him pre-injury — Morris only took 30m to run him down.
8:01pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:01pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 12 – Bulldogs 0
23′ Another penalty — 5-3 the count at the moment in favour of the Panthers. This one goes to the Bulldogs however and they attack the Panthers’ line. Hodkinson puts it high on the last, Walsh cleans up in-goals and Bulldogs win a line dropout.
7:59pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:59pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 12 – Bulldogs 0
20′ James Graham on the field now for the Bulldogs. Chargedown on the 5th tackle from the Bulldogs is called to be not played at — strange decision there, but Bulldogs drop the ball from the restart and Penrith emerge with possession. Bulldogs not in this at all at this stage.
7:57pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:57pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 12 – Bulldogs 0
18′ TRY! Fifth tackle, Luke Walsh goes to the air again — no doubting the Panthers’ tactics here. Michael Jennings winds up with the ball and grubbas through a broken defense line, gets a deflection off the upright and scores! Video referee awards the try. And with that, Jennings equals his tries scored throughout season 2011. Gordon converts, 12-0.
7:53pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:53pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 6 – Bulldogs 0
16′ Bulldogs marching Penrith up the field with offside penalties, two in a row. Penrith attacking 10m out again.
7:51pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:51pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 6 – Bulldogs 0
13′ A stray ball from Kevin Kingston at dummy half beats everyone until Travis Burns picks up the scraps and finds himself with a clear path to the line. Try Penrith! Gordon converts.
7:49pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:49pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 0 – Bulldogs 0
12′ Luke Walsh with another bomb, this time to the right flank. Bulldogs penalised for tackling a player without the ball. A scuffle breaks out between Trav Burns and Josh Reynolds. Panthers attacking the line again. Pressure is on for the Bulldogs.
7:47pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:47pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 0 – Bulldogs 0
10′ Cam Ciraldo and Sam McKendry with a big hit on David Stagg forces the ball loose. Greasy conditions! Penrith attack the Bulldogs line but a stray pass from the scrum base forces them back 20m.
7:46pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:46pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 0 – Bulldogs 0
9′ Penrith on top in the early stages as Luke Walsh finds touch 10m out from the Bulldogs’ line. Scrum packs and Bulldogs work it out but the defence is up in their face.
7:43pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:43pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 0 – Bulldogs 0
7′ Luke Walsh goes to the air in the first test of Benny Barba under the high ball. No Bulldogs attempt to take it and Nathan Smith comes down with it for the Panthers, but he drops the ball in the tackle.
7:42pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:42pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 0 – Bulldogs 0
5′ Ball goes to ground and David Simmons cleans up the scraps, Bulldogs lose possession. Penrith are further buoyed by a penalty — the fourth of the match. Penrith attacking 40m out.
7:40pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:40pm | Report comment
Panthers penalised for high contact and a scuffle breaks out between Tim Grant and (surprise!) Michael Ennis. Bulldogs penalty, attacking 30m out from Penrith’s line.
7:39pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:39pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 0 – Bulldogs 0
3′ Travis Burns grubbas to the right corner but it doesn’t hold up in the in-goal. Bulldogs off the hook.
7:39pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:39pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 0 – Bulldogs 0
2′ Panthers halfback Luke Walsh is down and looks in a very bad way. Looked like a possible concussion but he’s back in the line. Meanwhile, Panthers win possession and attack the Bulldogs line.
7:37pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:37pm | Report comment
Live Score: Panthers 0 – Bulldogs 0
There’s the kick off! Kasiano looks to lose the ball on the second tackle but Panthers get penalised. Bulldogs kick for touch and work it away from their 30.
7:36pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:36pm | Report comment
Both sides running out now — Panthers to kick off.
7:26pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:26pm | Report comment
And don’t forget that UK big man James Graham makes his NRL debut tonight for the Bulldogs. Some commentators have called him the best front rower in the world. Should be interesting to see if he can have the same sort of impact compatriates Sam Burgess and Gareth Ellis have had on the NRL.
7:23pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:23pm | Report comment
A little more on Blake Austin for those not familiar — he’s not technically a rookie as he played two games late last season when Penrith were light on troops. The kid looked like he belonged in first grade on those occasions, and he continued that form with an excellent performance in the Battle of the West trial against the Eels. Plays back rower, five eighth and centre, so he’s versatile too.
7:17pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:17pm | Report comment
Bulldogs are starting this one as favourites, Panthers with the +1.5 start. I’m tipping the Panthers personally — who’s your money on?
7:07pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:07pm | Report comment
Nafe Seluini and Danny Galea drop off Penrith’s extended bench, meaning rookie Blake Austin gets the call-up. He’ll be wearing No. 18. Watch him closely — big wraps on this kid.
Bulldogs are as per program.
7:00pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:00pm | Report comment
Good evening everybody and welcome to the live blog for Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury Bulldogs. It’s a dreary, wet night at Centrebet Stadium as these two teams prepare to kick off their 2012 campaign. Neither side is fancied as premiership contenders, but with new coaches at the helm both will be looking to take first blood tonight. Stay tuned, I’ll be bringing you all the action with live updates throughout the night.