North Queensland Cowboys vs. Penrith Panthers, NRL live scores, blog
Roar Guru By Adam Scroggy, 19 May 2012 Adam Scroggy is a Roar Guru
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Nth Queensland Vs. Penrith |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 19 May, 2012 |
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| Dairy Farmers Stadium, Kirwan, QLD | ||
| Nth Queensland 30 defeated Penrith 28 | ||
| Nth Queensland | Penrith | |
| 30 | FINAL SCORE | 28 |
| 5 | TRIES | 5 |
| 4/5 | CONVERSION KICKS | 4/5 |
| 1/2 | PENALTY GOALS | 0/0 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOAL | 0/0 |
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Important moments:
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| Referee: S Lyons |
| Touch judges: D Abood & Clayton Sharpe |
The North Queensland Cowboys take on the Penrith Panthers in a clash with more than a couple of key players missing through Origin. Join us for live scores and commentary from 7.30pm AEST.
These clubs sit at opposite ends of the NRL table, with the Cowboys currently fourth and the Panthers struggling one place from the bottom. But despite their differing fortunes in 2012, there’s more to this battle than meets the eye.
North Queensland traditionally struggle around Origin time when their talisman Johnathan Thurston dons the maroon jumper of Queensland, and this year they’ll also be missing the key front row duo of Matthew Scott and James Tamou, as well as three-quarter Brent Tate.
Make no mistake about it – these are big players to lose, and it makes this one just a little bit tougher to predict.
Still, with much greater depth than previous years, it could be argued that the Cowboys are well placed to deal with the loss of these key players.
Veteran Matt Bowen steps in as captain and will inject himself heavily, while their backline remains intact with the likes of Tariq Sims, Dallas Johnson, Gavin Cooper and Jason Taumololo all on board.
For the Panthers, captain Luke Lewis is missing as well as out-of-favour centre Michael Jennings, but they’ll still fancy their chances to follow last week’s exhilarating golden-point win over the Dragons with another victory here tonight.
It would be the shot in the arm their floundering season desperately needs, and with the imposing front row rotation of Tim Grant, Sam McKendry and Dayne Weston all on deck, they’ll be looking to dominate the Cowboys up the middle in order to lay a platform for their outside men.
Additionally, the Panthers have a surprisingly good record at Dairy Farmers Stadium, winning nine of their 14 contests there since the Cowboys entered the competition in 1995 — another statistic pointing towards a Panthers victory.
Still, the Cowboys will be heavy favourites going into this one and it’s hard to go past them giving the tumultuous season the Panthers have endured thus far both on and off the field.
Look for big games from the likes of Bowen and halfback Ray Thompson, and expect damaging running on the edges in the form of Sims, Cooper and Taumololo.
Can the Panthers capitalise on the weakened North Queensland line-up, or will the Cowboys overcome the losses and prove too classy at home? Join us from 7.30pm AEST for score updates and debate on our live blog, and be sure to give us your opinion in the space below if you’re watching.
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9:23pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:23pm | Report comment
That concludes our coverage of Cowboys vs. Panthers on The Roar. Thanks for joining us and be sure to check us out tomorrow for live scores with two big Sunday NRL games in store.
9:22pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:22pm | Report comment
Full-time: Cowboys 30 — Panthers 28
An exciting game, short on defence but high on action, the Cowboys have got the better of it. Penrith kept giving away silly penalties and dropping the ball early in the tackle count and it cost them in the end. It’s a bittersweet night for Ashton Sims, who watched his brother break his leg in the second half before scoring the winning try in the 75th minute.
The Cowboys will be pleased with this victory with four of their big stars out, while for the Panthers the enthusiasm was evident — if not the execution — and they’ve shown that they’re not the kind of team to die wondering.
9:20pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:20pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 30 — Panthers 28
80′ Penrith throw everything at Cowboys on the last play, going from one side of the field to the other. They find some space on the right hand side and Uaisele breaks up field but he’s tackled close to the edge and throws the ball back inside to Ashton Sims, who runs the ball over the sideline and wraps things up for the Cowboys.
9:19pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:19pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 30 — Panthers 28
80′ Segeyaro with a big charge making 30m and entering Penrith’s half. Cowboys kick deep on the last and Coote is tackled 5m out from his own line.
9:23pm
NF said | 9:23pm | Report comment
The Cowboys B+ team did well but if the A side was on it wouldn’t of being side close for Penrith. Too close for my liking, but a win’s a win for Cowboys. Damn Origin.
9:18pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:18pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 30 — Panthers 28
79′ Travis Burns loses the ball trying to step through the Cowboys line and NQ will get the feed. Opportunity lost for the Panthers and they’re running out of time now.
9:16pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:16pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 30 — Panthers 28
78′ Bowen grubbers on the fourth but there’s too much on it and Penrith get the 20m tap. Penrith win the penalty as Cowboys hadn’t retreated the 10 and Coote finds the 30m out from the Cowboys line. Big chance for Penrith to score a winner.
9:15pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:15pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 30 — Panthers 28
76′ Penrith go the long kick-off and Cowboys work it out. They try to muscle up in defence but Tim Grant gets a little overenthusiastic and is penalised for a high shot on Kane Linnett. Cowboys will get the penalty — Grant a little unlucky as Linnett was falling into the tackle.
9:13pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:13pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 30 — Panthers 28
75′ CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL. The lead switches again, this time in the Cowboys’ favour with five minutes remaining. Will there be another twist to come in this one?
9:12pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:12pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 28 — Panthers 28
74′ TRY COWBOYS! Faifai Loa is ruled to have knocked the ball backwards contesting the ball and Ashton Sims picks up the scraps to score for the Cowboys. He’s crashed over right under the sticks and Cowboys should hit the lead again here.
9:11pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:11pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 24 — Panthers 28
74′ VIDEO REFEREE! Ashton Sims looks to have scored for the Cowboys here after the Panthers fumbled a Ray Thompson bomb. We’re going upstairs to check everything.
9:10pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:10pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 24 — Panthers 28
74′ Bowen returns the ball strongly from Penrith’s kick and the Cowboys will attack from their own 40m. They’re making plenty of ground and bring it to the Panthers’ 30 within three tackles.
9:09pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:09pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 24 — Panthers 28
73′ Great rushing defence by Mansour denies the Cowboys an opportunity at an overlap. Bowen kicks to the Panthers’ corner and it’s cleaned up by Coote, and the Panthers work it out deep within their own zone.
9:08pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:08pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 24 — Panthers 28
72′ Penrith make plenty of ground after the kick-off and Luke Walsh kicks the ball over the sideline. Not a great kick from Walsh crossing the sideline 30m from the Cowboys’ line — probably should have been better, but Penrith have time to set themselves here from the scrum. Can the Cowboys respond?
9:06pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:06pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 24 — Panthers 28
70′ CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL. Walsh’s sideline conversion attempt bounces off the right upright and there’s a four-point gap with 10 minutes to play.
9:06pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:06pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 24 — Panthers 28
69′ TRY PANTHERS! An off-load from Sam McKendry created the overlap for the Panthers and it went through the hands before Burns put Mansour in the clear on the flank. A big acrobatic dive from Mansour saw him plant the ball down with his legs in the air across the sideline, and the Panthers hit the lead!
9:04pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:04pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 24 — Panthers 24
69′ VIDEO REFEREE! Mansour looks to have crossed out wide for the Panthers — checking whether he went across the sideline before grounding it.
9:03pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:03pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 24 — Panthers 24
68′ Cowboys lose the ball bringing it out! Penrith with a big chance to attack now and hit the lead, 30m out from the Cowboys’ line.
9:02pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:02pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 24 — Panthers 24
68′ Penrith getting a bit of a roll-on with some second phase play and they pin the Cowboys on their own 10m line.
9:01pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:01pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 24 — Panthers 24
66′ CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL! Luke Walsh pots it from the sideline and we’re all even in Townsville!
9:00pm
Adam Scroggy said | 9:00pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 24 — Panthers 22
65′ TRY PANTHERS! Quick hands on the left-hand side as Penrith catch and pass, and eventually Burns puts Brad Tighe over to score! Big hit-back from the Panthers after the Cowboys nearly crossed at the other end. Big conversion attempt here too — Blake Austin has left the field and Luke Walsh will take the shot to equalise from the left sideline.
8:58pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:58pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 24 — Panthers 18
63′ Desperate defence from the Panthers to hold the Cowboys out after the ball bounced off the upright from Bowen’s penalty attempt, and they survive when Ray Thompson’s grubber is a little too deep for the chasers. Can’t believe Cowboys didn’t score there — Penrith’s defenders were asleep when the ball came off the upright and it was only a ball and all tackle from Lachlan Coote that denied the Cowboys. They hang on for now.
8:57pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:57pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 24 — Panthers 18
62′ CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL! It bounces off the upright and the Cowboys regain possession!
8:56pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:56pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 24 — Panthers 18
61′ Jason Taumololo with a BIG charge from the dropout and he manages to win a penalty as he gets to his feet. Matt Bowen will have another shot at goal here to take themselves eight points clear. Not an easy kick — about 10m in from the right sideline.
8:55pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:55pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 24 — Panthers 18
60′ Josh Mansour manages to get his hand to the Cowboys’ grubber and forces the ball dead. Line drop out from the Panthers as Austin rejoins the defensive line.
8:54pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:54pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 24 — Panthers 18
60′ Blake Austin has stayed down in back play after the kick-off and Penrith will defend one man short here as the Cowboys press hard for another try.
8:52pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:52pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 24 — Panthers 18
58′ Ciraldo is penalised for continuing a tackle on Ray Thompson after he was called held and the Cowboys are gifted a penalty in front of the sticks. They take the two and go six points clear.
8:51pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:51pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 22 — Panthers 18
56′ Cameron Ciraldo loses the ball in a big tackle from Glenn Hall and the Cowboys will feed the scrum from Penrith’s 40m line. Penrith continue to shoot themselves in the foot here.
8:49pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:49pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 22 — Panthers 18
55′ Not a great set from the Panthers after points, but they get to their kick and the Cowboys’ field it 30m out from their own line.
8:48pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:48pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 22 — Panthers 18
54′ After a long break in play as Sims is taken care of, Blake Austin converts Burns’ try and the Panthers are now within four of their opponents.
8:46pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:46pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 22 — Panthers 16
53′ Tariq Sims looks to have obtained some sort of injury to his lower leg here and he’s being carried off on a stretcher. Looks like a bad break to his left leg.
8:44pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:44pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 22 — Panthers 16
53′ There’s some big concern over Tariq Sims here who has stayed down after his attempted tackle on Burns — looks to be in a lot of pain.
8:44pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:44pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 22 — Panthers 16
53′ TRY PANTHERS! Panthers work the ball left and a BIG gap opens up for Travis Burns. He doesn’t need to be asked twice and he accepts the invitation, crashing over to score.
8:42pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:42pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 22 — Panthers 12
52′ Walsh goes high on the last and it’s fumbled by the Cowboys. Penrith regain possession and have another set of six now.
8:41pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:41pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 22 — Panthers 12
51′ Tariq Sims loses the ball working it out from his own half, in a one-on-one tackle by Blake Austin. Austin stays down and the ref goes upstairs — looks like Sims struck Austin heavily with his forearm, and Sims will go on report. Could be in trouble for next week, Sims. Penrith with a good chance to hit back now.
8:39pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:39pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 22 — Panthers 12
50′ Bowen converts and the Cowboys now have a handy lead. Penrith need to settle things down and start playing smarter here or the Cowboys could run away with it.
8:38pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:38pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 20 — Panthers 12
48′ TRY COWBOYS! Michael Morgan with a grubber into the Panthers’ in-goal and Gavin Cooper is the first one there to post the Cowboys’ second try of the half.
8:36pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:36pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 16 — Panthers 12
47′ Michael Morgan tries to grubber for himself but Coote manages to get his hands to the ball and knock it dead. Cowboys on the attack again now.
8:35pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:35pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 16 — Panthers 12
45′ Cooper throws a pass that go straight to Geoff Daniela and the Panthers briefly regain possession before Daniela drops it and the Cowboys attack again, 20m out from the Penrith line.
8:34pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:34pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 16 — Panthers 12
45′ Penrith give away a penalty for a strip after the kick-off and the Cowboys find touch at the halfway line.
8:33pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:33pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 16 — Panthers 12
44′ Matt Bowen converts and the Cowboys go four points ahead.
8:32pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:32pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 14 — Panthers 12
42′ TRY COWBOYS! Bowen kicks to the right flank on the last and Antonio Winterstein flies high to take it on the full. He goes to the ground, but he’s able to reach out and slam the ball right on the line before Penrith could get a hand to him. Great work from Winterstein, and the Cowboys score off the back of a poor error from Chris Armit.
8:30pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:30pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 10 — Panthers 12
41′ There’s the second half kick-off from the Cowboys and Penrith bring it back through Danny Galea and then Dayne Weston. Chris Armit takes the next hit-up and drops the ball cold, turning over possession. Poor start to the half and Cowboys with a chance to post some early points after the break.
8:20pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:20pm | Report comment
Half-time: Cowboys 10 — Panthers 12
That brings us to half-time here at Dairy Farmers Stadium. Not much in this one — the Panthers have probably had the better of the play but the Cowboys had their moments too. Both sides’ defence has looked pretty poor at times, and Penrith in particular offered little resistance as the Cowboys posted two tries in quick succession around the 15 minute mark.
To their credit, the Panthers muscled up in defence after those two softies and denied the Cowboys a couple of good opportunities before hitting back with a great try through Blake Austin and Lachlan Coote. From there, Penrith controlled the game nicely and had more opportunities than the Cowboys towards the back end of the half.
Still, this one could go either way, and if the Cowboys get a bit of possession close to the Penrith line they look likely to post points. Matt Bowen needs to continue to inject himself, being involved heavily in the Cowboys’ best attack of the half. For the Panthers, Luke Walsh needs to do what he does best — control things with an accurate kicking game and the right last-tackle options. He did it for most of the first half, but he needs to be even better in the second.
8:15pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:15pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 10 — Panthers 12
40′ Walsh puts Coote through a gap, but Gavin Cooper with a trysaving tackle to deny the Penrith fullback a certain four-pointer.
8:13pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:13pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 10 — Panthers 12
38′ Sloppy set in attack from the Panthers close to the Cowboys’ line with plenty of dummy half balls missing their target. Walsh with an ineffective grubber on the last is cleaned up by Bowen. Penrith muscle up in defence though and the Cowboys are forced to kick from their own 30m line on the last. Panthers get the ball in good field position.
8:11pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:11pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 10 — Panthers 12
37′ Cowboys give away a penalty late in the count as Penrith work it out of their territory — Walsh finds touch 40m from the Cowboys’ line.
8:10pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:10pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 10 — Panthers 12
35′ Penrith with a nice set play towards the left flank but it comes unstuck when Blake Austin fumbles the ball. Cowboys get possession with five minutes to play in the half.
8:09pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:09pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 10 — Panthers 12
34′ Segeyaro gives away a penalty for lying on top of Armit for too long. Penrith attack from the Cowboys’ 20m.
8:08pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:08pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 10 — Panthers 12
33′ Cowboys with plenty of second phase trying to create something but it ends with a messy last tackle play, gifting the Panthers possession at the halfway line.
8:07pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:07pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 10 — Panthers 12
32′ Forward pass from the Panthers close to the Cowboys line, and NQ survive. Good pressure from Scott Bolton on Kevin Kingston to force the forward pass.
8:06pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:06pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 10 — Panthers 12
31′ James Segeyaro knocks on at his own 40m line, and Penrith will feed the scrum now with an opportunity to attack. Poor stuff from Segeyaro, who dropped the ball cold while getting up to play it.
8:04pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:04pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 10 — Panthers 12
29′ Penrith complete their set after posting points and Walsh drives it into Cowboys territory. NQ work it out now, and the Cowboys are making plenty of easy yards — 60m off that set easily. Bowen goes high on the last and Coote fields the ball and is hit hard by Michael Morgan.
8:01pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:01pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 10 — Panthers 12
27′ Austin converts the try he helped create and the Panthers are back in front here.
8:01pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:01pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 10 — Panthers 10
26′ TRY PANTHERS! Blake Austin with a line break down the left-hand side and he draws Matt Bowen to put Lachlan Coote across to score. Great response from the Panthers but more anaemic defence — looks like there might be plenty of points to come in this contest.
8:00pm
Adam Scroggy said | 8:00pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 10 — Panthers 6
25′ Sloppy set from the Cowboys in attack ends with an easy take for Etu Uaisele and the Panthers work it out from their own area. Travis Burns on the field now for the Panthers.
7:58pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:58pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 10 — Panthers 6
23′ Desperate defence from Penrith deny the Cowboys a try on a couple of occasions, and this time Coote cleans up Bowen’s grubber. Much better from the Panthers — where was that defence in the previous sets?
7:56pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:56pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 10 — Panthers 6
22′ Much better defensive set from the Panthers ends when a Matty Bowen grubber is fumbled by Lachlan Coote. Cowboys will feed the scrum from the 10m line and have another chance to post points. Can Penrith hold them out?
7:54pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:54pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 10 — Panthers 6
21′ Penrith concede another offside penalty and march the Cowboys 30m up field. NQ attack from the Panthers 30m. Penrith need to muscle up here.
7:53pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:53pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 10 — Panthers 6
19′ Bowen misses the conversion from the sideline. After a confident start from the Panthers, they’ve let the Cowboys score two easy tries and have lost control of this one.
7:53pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:53pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 10 — Panthers 6
18′ TRY COWBOYS! Simple backline movement from the Cowboys to the right-hand side ends with Matt Bowen throwing a long pass to Graham who gets outside his defender to score. Far too easy for the Cowboys, with Penrith showing no ability to defend their line twice in a row now.
7:51pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:51pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 6 — Panthers 6
17′ Cowboys almost make a meal of the kick-off, allowing it to bounce and nearly go dead, but they regather in time and make some good yards up the left hand side.
A scuffle breaks about between Tim Grant and Tariq Sims on the last tackle and the referees award Cowboys a penalty. Poor discipline from the Panthers — Cowboys will now attack from 20m out.
7:49pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:49pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 6 — Panthers 6
16′ Bowen converts his own try and we’re back level at Dairy Farmers Stadium.
7:48pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:48pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 4 — Panthers 6
14′ TRY COWBOYS! Matt Bowen receives the ball from dummy half and shows great footwork close to the line to evade the Panthers defenders and cross over for the Cowboys’ first. Soft try from the Panthers perspective, but that’s the danger of Bowen.
7:47pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:47pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 0 — Panthers 6
13′ The Cowboys break through Matty Bowen! He puts a grubber through for his winger to run onto, but Brad Tighe gets there first and cleans up for the Panthers. Cannot afford to go to sleep against the likes of Bowen for even a moment!
Luke Walsh puts the ball out on the full from his subsequent last-tackle option — may have put the mocker on him with my last comment! Cowboys with a good attacking chance here.
7:46pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:46pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 0 — Panthers 6
12′ Walsh with a driving kick into the Cowboys corner just trickles into the in-goal area and, eventually, across the dead-ball line. Cowboys with the 20m tap.
Panthers looking confident and assured with Walsh leading them around.
7:45pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:45pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 0 — Panthers 6
11′ Cowboys put the ball high from the halfway line and the ball is left to bounce. They regain possession but are pulled down eventually. Last tackle, so it’s a turnover to the Panthers.
7:44pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:44pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 0 — Panthers 6
10′ Another dangerous grubber from Walsh is almost collected by Uaisele to score, but the Cowboys looked to get their hand to it just in time. Ref however rules that Uaisele touched it first so the Cowboys get the 20m tap.
7:43pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:43pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 0 — Panthers 6
9′ Poor restart from the Cowboys — Clint Newton takes it on the full with a foot over the sideline and the Panthers get a penalty from halfway. They find touch 30m out and have another opportunity to attack here.
7:42pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:42pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 0 — Panthers 6
8′ Blake Austin converts and the Panthers lead by six. Perfect start for the Panthers off the back of a couple of penalties.
7:40pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:40pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 0 — Panthers 4
7′ TRY PANTHERS! Luke Walsh grubbers through close to the line and Clint Newton takes it cleanly to post first points for the Panthers!
7:39pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:39pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 0 — Panthers 0
5′ Penrith win another penalty and have a good chance to attack here 20m out from the Cowboys’ line.
7:38pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:38pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 0 — Panthers 0
4′ Cowboys go high on the last but Uaisele does well to field the ball for the Panthers close to his own in-goal area. Penrith win a penalty off the subsequent set through Josh Mansour to relieve the pressure.
7:36pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:36pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 0 — Panthers 0
3′ Panthers with a solid set of their own and the Cowboys field Luke Walsh’s kick on their own 10m. However, the Panthers follow it up by giving away an offside penalty. The Cowboys kick for touch and will attack from 40m out.
7:35pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:35pm | Report comment
Live score: Cowboys 0 — Panthers 0
1′ There’s the kick-off from the Panthers and the Cowboys get first possession. They complete their first set and the Panthers have the ball on their own 20m.
7:33pm
Adam Scroggy said | 7:33pm | Report comment
Teams are running out now — kick-off shortly.
Just a correction on the Panthers team line-up — Mitch Achurch will NOT play. Both he and Robinson drop off the bench. Apologies for the mix-up!
6:35pm
Adam Scroggy said | 6:35pm | Report comment
Personally, I think Burns has been one of the Panthers’ best all year and should be there for the 80, but the club has put a lot of stock in Walsh with a new contract earlier this season and, it appears, will persist with him. Will he be able to repay their faith tonight?
6:31pm
Adam Scroggy said | 6:31pm | Report comment
Good evening footy fans — welcome to tonight’s live NRL coverage of Cowboys vs. Panthers on The Roar.
The Panthers will have a team change tonight — Luke Walsh has been declared fit and will start for the Panthers with Travis Burns moving to the bench. Matt Robinson drops off an extended bench, meaning Mitch Achurch returns to first grade action.
Cowboys, meanwhile, will run out 1-17, Cory Paterson omitted.