Penrith Panthers vs New Zealand Warriors: NRL live scores, blog
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Penrith Vs. Warriors |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 11 June, 2012 |
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| Centrebet Stadium, Penrith, NSW | ||
| Warriors 30 defeated Penrith 16 | ||
| Penrith | Warriors | |
| 16 | FINAL SCORE | 30 |
| 3 | TRIES | 5 |
| 2/3 | CONVERSION KICKS | 5/5 |
| 0/0 | PENALTY GOALS | 0/0 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOAL | 0/0 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: S Lyons |
| Touch judges: Ricky McFarlane & Gavin West |
The Penrith Panthers will face a tough ask at home when they play a New Zealand Warriors outfit untroubled by the State of Origin period. Join us for live scores and commentary of Monday Night Football from 5:30pm AEST.
Over the past few weeks, the Panthers have steadily improved their performances under Ivan Cleary, winning two of their past three matches.
Penrith’s recent victories have come against respectable opposition, beating the Dragons 13-12 in golden point before upsetting the Sea Eagles 22-4 two weeks ago.
Despite coming into today’s clash against New Zealand fresh off a bye, Penrith will have to dig deep if they are to upset the Warriors.
The Panthers are missing three players to Origin duty, with Luke Lewis, Michael Jennings and Tim Grant all selected to play for NSW this Wednesday.
The Warriors meanwhile are at full strength and will view this clash as a must win proposition if they are to stay in touch with the top eight.
Prediction
Without Lewis and Grant, the Panthers may struggle to match New Zealand upfront today.
The Warriors were very strong upfront against Melbourne last week, racing out to a 12 nil lead on the back of the strong yardage produced by forwards Russell Packer and Ben Matulino.
Panthers props Sam Mckendry and Dayne Weston will have to be at their best if Penrith are any hope of gaining the territory they need to post points.
With so much class sitting on the sidelines, It is important for Penrith to keep things simple this afternoon.
The Panthers can ill-afford any ill-discipline against a Warriors side that can pile on the points fairly quickly.
If Penrith can manage to stay composed, they will get their chances to crack a New Zealand defence that has leaked the second most tries of any side in the NRL this season.
Although the Panthers should try hard at home, the Warriors at full strength should simply have too much firepower for Penrith to handle this afternoon.
This really is a must win match for New Zealand so expect the likes of Feleti Mateo, James Maloney and Shaun Johnson to lead the Warriors to a comfortable victory.
Warriors by 12
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8:32pm
Crashy said | 8:32pm | Report comment
Well done to the 5000 that turned up in the rain. Looked very miserable out there.
7:27pm
Dan said | 7:27pm | Report comment
Cheers for the updates Alan
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7:21pm
Trent said | 7:21pm | Report comment
yewww.. *a round of a plours for the warriors*
7:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:18pm | Report comment
After a very shaky first half from the Warriors, they have managed to emerge 14 point victors by producing a flawless second half where they completed the majority of their sets and scored three tries in the process. They managed to keep the Panthers scoreless and have thus secured an important win that sees them move up the competition ladder. The Warriors upfront were outstanding with Packer and Matulino always bending the Panthers defensive line. Penrith really struggled to dominate territory in the second half after finishing the first half strongly with three straight tries. Although the scoreline will flatter New Zealand, the Warriors were the better team as they outmuscled a weakened but brave Panthers outfit in the second half. Johnson’s kicking game was superb tonight. Thanks for joining us for this live blog and we look forward to your company next time on The Roar.
FULLTIME:
Panthers 16
Warriors 30
7:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:14pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Maloney converts and its 30-16 win for the Warriors.
FULLTIME:
Panthers 16
Warriors 30
7:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:14pm | Report comment
TRY WARRIORS – Locke regathers a Mateo grubber and scores under the posts to put the icing on the cake for the Warriors. Great try to finish the night for New Zealand.
Panthers 16
Warriors 28
7:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:13pm | Report comment
78′ – Warriors desperate to produce an error free set as they look to secure an important win. Warriors now win their second penalty of the match and that should be enough to secure the win.
Panthers 16
Warriors 24
7:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:12pm | Report comment
78′ – Walsh with a forward pass and that could be the ball game here. Panthers have dominated the last few minutes in attack but the Warriors have stood firm.
Panthers 16
Warriors 24
7:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:11pm | Report comment
77′ – Johnson loses possession and the Panthers go back on the attack and they need to score here one would think to stay alive in this contest.
Panthers 16
Warriors 24
7:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:10pm | Report comment
76′ – Penrith get six again very luckily here as the rain continues to pour. Terrible pass from dummy half as Coote kicks deep and finds Locke who then throws a pass to Tupou who stays in the field of play. Typical heart in the mouth stuff from the Warriors.
Panthers 16
Warriors 24
7:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:08pm | Report comment
75′ – Maloney with a deep kick and he finds Coote who is tackled well inside his own ten metre line. Good kick and chase from the Warriors here.
Panthers 16
Warriors 24
7:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:08pm | Report comment
74′ – Mateo recovers another Walsh grubber and the Warriors have done well to repel the Panthers here over the last few minutes. Warriors have done very well to complete their sets tonight.
Panthers 16
Warriors 24
7:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:07pm | Report comment
73′ – Panthers starting to dominate territory here as they continue to attack….
Panthers 16
Warriors 24
7:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:06pm | Report comment
72′ – Henry produces a bad pass that goes over the sideline and the Panthers will recover possession in great attacking position. Coote kicks on the first tackle and Tupou is aware and regathers the football and makes it back to the field of play. Great play from Tupou as the Warriors survive yet again. Poor percentage play from Coote though.
Panthers 16
Warriors 24
7:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:05pm | Report comment
71′ – Vatuvei regathers a Walsh kick and the Warriors survive yet again in defence. Panthers struggling to penetrate a Warriors pack that has dominated this second half.
Panthers 16
Warriors 24
7:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:03pm | Report comment
69′ – Maloney with a kick and he finds Uiasele but the Panthers need to start trying things soon. The Panthers get another penalty and they are getting a helping hand from the referee here.
Panthers 16
Warriors 24
7:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:02pm | Report comment
68′ – Warriors regather possession as Daniela loses possession as he fails to handle a poor Ciraldo offload. Warriors survive.
Panthers 16
Warriors 24
7:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:01pm | Report comment
67′ – Johnson with a low kick and this time it goes dead and the Panthers get the 20 metre tap. Penrith have not been in this second half but they now win the penalty and will go on the attack for the first time in a while here.
Panthers 16
Warriors 24
7:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:00pm | Report comment
66′ – Warriors now with a valuable eight point buffer as we approach the last fifteen minutes of the contest. Warriors with a simple set as they reach the halfway. Maloney’s kick is charged down and the Warriors get six again and that’s a big play here.
Panthers 16
Warriors 24
6:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:59pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Maloney converts and its 24-16 Warriors. Onus now on the Panthers to respond here after struggling to dominate territory in the second half.
Panthers 16
Warriors 24
6:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:58pm | Report comment
TRY WARRIORS – Maloney scores for the Warriors and that could be try that opens this game up. Big try there for the Warriors.
Panthers 16
Warriors 22
6:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:57pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Maloney muscles his way over and looks to have grounded the football here and scored….
Panthers 16
Warriors 18
6:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:56pm | Report comment
63′ – Uiasele defuses a great Johnson bomb but is tackled in-goal and the Warriors win another line drop-out. Johnson’s kicking game has been superb tonight but the Warriors need to take advantage here.
Panthers 16
Warriors 18
6:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:55pm | Report comment
62′ – Walsh with a kick and he finds Locke who returns the football for the Warriors. Panthers are struggling to make yardage here and are being forced to kick from deep in their own half. Warriors still on top territory wise.
Panthers 16
Warriors 18
6:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:54pm | Report comment
61′ – Maloney with a grubber and Coote at the right place at the right time regathers the football. Warriors were flat in attack and the Panthers stood firm and are still in this.
Panthers 16
Warriors 18
6:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:53pm | Report comment
60′ – Uaisele has to force the football dead as Johnson produces a nice grubber and the Warriors will get another line drop-out. Warriors dominating at the moment and the Panthers will do well to hold on.
Panthers 16
Warriors 18
6:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:52pm | Report comment
59′ – Walsh kicks deep and finds Tupou. Warriors produced another terrific defensive set there and they continue to dominate possession and territory.
Panthers 16
Warriors 18
6:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:51pm | Report comment
58′ – Terrible attack from New Zealand as the Panthers regain possession. Johnson with a bad kick and Mansour manages to regather the football.
Panthers 16
Warriors 18
6:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:50pm | Report comment
57′ – Uiasele has lost the football and the Warriors will go back on the attack and have a great chance to increase their lead here. Warriors continue to dominate and a try here could open things up.
Panthers 16
Warriors 18
6:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:49pm | Report comment
55′ – Warriors needed that try after dominating territory in the second half thus far. Warriors now reach the halfway as Johnson kicks deep and finds Coote who then finds Mansour yet again. Panthers now need to remain patient in attack.
Panthers 16
Warriors 18
6:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:47pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Maloney converts and its 18-16 Warriors. Bad play from the Panthers and they have paid the ultimate price.
Panthers 16
Warriors 18
6:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:46pm | Report comment
TRY WARRIORS – Hurrell races away to score the easiest of tries as the Panthers fumble possession and Hurrell picks up the football and scores. Too easy.
Panthers 16
Warriors 16
6:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:45pm | Report comment
52′ – Great run from Matulino who is so strong upfront. Maloney with a bomb now and Coote regathers the football very well and manages to stay in the field of play. Great play from Coote.
Panthers 16
Warriors 12
6:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:44pm | Report comment
51′ – Warriors with a good defensive set here as Walsh is forced to kick from deep and the football goes dead in-goal. Massive kick from Walsh from a standing start but the Warriors get the 20 metre tap.
Panthers 16
Warriors 12
6:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:43pm | Report comment
50′ – Johnson kicks deep and finds Coote who then finds Mansour who has had a solid game for the Panthers tonight.
Panthers 16
Warriors 12
6:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:42pm | Report comment
49′ – If Inglis was awarded that try in Origin, then Vatuvei’s effort was far more convincing in my opinion. Warriors were hard done by there. Warriors now work it out from their own half.
Panthers 16
Warriors 12
6:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:41pm | Report comment
NO TRY WARRIORS – Vatuvei has grounded the football here and he scores his hattrick. Uiasele failed to bat the football dead and Vatuvei has pounced here. Referee however rules that he has not grounded the football. Tough call against Vatuvei I think.
Panthers 16
Warriors 12
6:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:39pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Vatuvei is claiming his third try here as he looks to have grounded a Johnson grubber. Has he grounded it?
Panthers 16
Warriors 12
6:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:38pm | Report comment
46′ – Uiasele regathers a nice Maloney grubber and returns to the field of play but is then driven back by some great Warriors defence. Warriors win the line drop-out and remain on the attack.
Panthers 16
Warriors 12
6:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:36pm | Report comment
45′ – Warriors with a good defensive set here as Walsh is tackled well. Burns with a kick and Locke returns the football well and he nearly reaches the halfway. Great defence from the Warriors there.
Panthers 16
Warriors 12
6:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:35pm | Report comment
44′ – Warriors with a nice set as Maloney finds touch deep in Penrith territory. Both teams have started the second half well as both teams try to win this early arm wrestle.
Panthers 16
Warriors 12
6:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:34pm | Report comment
43′ – Panthers with a good set as they reach Warriors territory. Locke then regathers a Walsh kick before getting pinned in the corner by good Penrith chase.
Panthers 16
Warriors 12
6:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:33pm | Report comment
42′ – Maloney with a stab kick and Mansour does well to let the football go dead and he wins the 20 metre tap for Penrith. Mansour does have a good head on his shoulders.
Panthers 16
Warriors 12
6:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:32pm | Report comment
41′ – Panthers with a simple set here as Walsh kicks early and finds Locke who returns the football for the Warriors. Bad kick from Walsh as the Warriors start a set in good field position.
Panthers 16
Warriors 12
6:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:31pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Panthers with possession.
Panthers 16
Warriors 12
6:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:20pm | Report comment
In a crazy half of football, the Panthers lead by four points despite giving up a 12 point defecit early on. The Warriors were in complete control of the contest as Vatuvei scored two tries early in the first half. The Warriors were on the verge of scoring their third try before Mansour intecepted the football and raced away to score. From there it has been all Penrith as Daniela and Kingston crossed to give the Panthers the lead. The Warriors have failed to cope with the momentum change and now have a real fight on their hands against a weakened Panthers outfit.
HALFTIME:
Panthers 16
Warriors 12
6:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:17pm | Report comment
HALFTIME:
Panthers 16
Warriors 12
6:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:16pm | Report comment
39′ – Johnson with a bomb and Coote manages to ground the football just after failing to defuse the football seconds earlier. Warriors will get a line drop-out and have a great chance to hit the lead on the verge of halftime.
Panthers 16
Warriors 12
6:16pm
Trent said | 6:16pm | Report comment
c’mon Warriors!!
6:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:15pm | Report comment
38′ – The Panthers with all the momentum now as the Warriors try to wrestle back some control of this contest. The Warriors were on top at 12 nil but they have lost their concentration and the Panthers have pounced well. Coote with a chip kick and Tighe knocks the football on. Warriors will get a set in good field position here and will be desperate to score just to regain the lead on the verge of halftime.
Panthers 16
Warriors 12
6:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:13pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Walsh misses and it remains 16-12 Panthers.
Panthers 16
Warriors 12
6:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:11pm | Report comment
TRY PANTHERS – Daniela scores out wide as he recieves a nice pass from Newton. Penrith have scored three straight tries and the Warriors have opened up here. Great response Penrith.
Panthers 16
Warriors 12
6:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:11pm | Report comment
34′ – Panthers regain possession as the Warriors lose the football in attack. Panthers now shifting possession as Daniela is tackled. Penrith playing with confidence at the moment as Tighe makes a huge break…
Panthers 12
Warriors 12
6:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:10pm | Report comment
33′ – Well there has been a big turnaround here as the Panthers score back to back tries. Walsh has come to life in attack and the Panthers now have the momentum here. Warriors looking to respond with strong defence. Walsh kicks deep but the football hits a Warrior defender but New Zealand get the changover.
Panthers 12
Warriors 12
6:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:08pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Walsh converts and its 12 all here in the blink of an eye!
Panthers 12
Warriors 12
6:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:07pm | Report comment
TRY PANTHERS – Kingston scores for the Panthers as Walsh ignites the Panthers attack thanks to a great run and offload close to the line. Great play and the Panthers are back!
Panthers 10
Warriors 12
6:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:05pm | Report comment
29′ – The Panthers will be happy with the scoreline given that the Warriors have dominated field position. Panthers now get the penalty and they will go on the attack here as momentum swings.
Panthers 6
Warriors 12
6:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:04pm | Report comment
Well what a crazy passage of play that was. The Panthers lost possession moments earlier as Austin threw an intercept pass. Warriors went back on the attack and then Johnson threw an intercept pass and Mansour races away to score.
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Walsh converts and its 12-6 Warriors against the run of play.
Panthers 6
Warriors 12
6:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:03pm | Report comment
TRY PANTHERS – Mansour with an intercept and he races away to score the Panthers first try tonight.
Panthers 4
Warriors 12
6:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:02pm | Report comment
25′ – Great catch from Mansour as he defuses a Johnson cross field kick. Good defence from the Panthers there and they hold on. Warriors however with big defence and the Panthers are pinned deep in their own half.
Panthers 0
Warriors 12
6:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:00pm | Report comment
24′ – Locke with a shocking kick on the first tackle but the referee rules that the Panthers defender played at the football. Tighe did play at it however and Locke gets away with a shocking kick as the Warriors win the scrum.
Panthers 0
Warriors 12
5:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:59pm | Report comment
23′ – Daniela knocks the football on as Walsh produced an early chip kick and it was actually a good one. Daniela should have regained that but that’s positive play from Walsh. Warriors however will go on the attack.
Panthers 0
Warriors 12
5:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:59pm | Report comment
22′ – Panthers defending well at the moment as the Warriors struggle for yardage. Warriors run it now as Hurrell kicks deep and finds Coote who just makes his way back into the in-goal and also stays in the field of play. Good play from Coote but the Warriors are muscling up in defence now.
Panthers 0
Warriors 12
5:58pm
Trent said | 5:58pm | Report comment
c’mon The Beast, get a double hatrick lol
5:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:57pm | Report comment
20′ – McKendry with a strong run as the Panthers go over the halfway. Walsh with a stab kick here and it finds touch. Warriors will get the feed and they are on top here after an even start from both teams.
Panthers 0
Warriors 12
5:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:56pm | Report comment
19′ – Warriors have settled into this contest now as they return the football. A 12 point lead in these conditions is huge. Maloney with an early kick and it goes dead. Panthers get the 20 metre tap. Massive kick from Maloney again.
Panthers 0
Warriors 12
5:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:54pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Maloney with a great kick and its 12 nil Warriors.
Vatuvei with his second try here and the Warriors are executing their plays well in attack. Clinical football in wet conditions here from New Zealand.
Panthers 0
Warriors 12
5:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:53pm | Report comment
TRY WARRIORS – Johnson with a great grubber and Vatuvei grounds the football and scores. Beautiful kick from Johnson.
Panthers 0
Warriors 10
5:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:52pm | Report comment
15′ – Warriors with a penalty and the Panthers will do well to hold them out here. I thought the Warriors were going for goal here but they decide to tap.
Panthers 0
Warriors 6
5:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:51pm | Report comment
14′ – Simpkins makes an error in his own half and the Warriors will go back on the attack. A try here will make things very hard for Penrith.
Panthers 0
Warriors 6
5:50pm
Trent said | 5:50pm | Report comment
haha go the Warriors :p
5:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:50pm | Report comment
14′ – Matulino with a good strong run here as Johnson puts up a bomb and this time Coote defuses it well before getting tackled well by Maloney. Warriors trying to muscle up now in defence.
Panthers 0
Warriors 6
5:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:49pm | Report comment
13′ – Have to say the conditions tonight might rival the conditions the Wallabies played on last Tuesday night against Scotland. It is pouring down. Walsh with a kick now and it goes straight to Vatuvei who takes the tackle. Warriors in control now.
Panthers 0
Warriors 6
5:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:48pm | Report comment
12′ – Just the start the Warriors needed in these conditions as they work it up to the halfway. Johnson with a kick and Coote gets to the football on the full. Great kick from Johnson and I think the Warriors are aided by the wind today.
Panthers 0
Warriors 6
5:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:47pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Maloney converts and its 6 nil.
Coote is usually very good under the high ball but he dropped a sitter there.
Panthers 0
Warriors 6
5:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:46pm | Report comment
TRY WARRIORS – Bad error from Coote there. Vatuvei scores one of his easiest tries ever and its 4 nil Warriors.
Panthers 0
Warriors 4
5:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:45pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Warriors with a strong set here as they make their first real foray into Penrith territory. Coote then drops a Johnson bomb and Vatuvei grounds the football and scores. Checking for grounding.
5:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:44pm | Report comment
9′ – Walsh with a kick and it goes straight to Locke who is back in the side before offloading to Vatuvei. Good pass there from Locke and now the Warriors are on the front foot here.
Panthers 0
Warriors 0
5:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:43pm | Report comment
Indeed Trent. The Warrior have to play the percentages well tonight.
8′ – Maloney kicks deep and Mansour now returns possession before passing To Coote. Penrith just getting the better of territory at the moment.
Panthers 0
Warriors 0
5:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:42pm | Report comment
6′ – Promising play from the Panthers here but Tighe has lost the football after failing to control a Walsh pass. Warriors survive yet again but they are under pressure at the moment.
Panthers 0
Warriors 0
5:41pm
Trent said | 5:41pm | Report comment
I expect the Warriors to win convincingly, with the Panthers big 3 out (Grant, Jennings, and Lewis).. Then again Warriors record in Oz is not so good.. However their record at centrbet is ok, 6 out of 14.. Should be interesting to see how the Warriors handle the penny panthers..
5:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:41pm | Report comment
5′ – Panthers get a penalty on the last and that’s a criminal play. Warriors did all the hard work again in defence before undoing everything yet again. Panthers on the attack.
Panthers 0
Warriors 0
5:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:40pm | Report comment
4′ – Maloney with a huge kick and Coote has to run back and regather the football. Great kick by Maloney and the Warriors produced a good chase also.
Panthers 0
Warriors 0
5:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:39pm | Report comment
4′ – Walsh’s grubber is defused by Locke and the Warriors survive some good Panthers attack. Warriors need an error free set here.
Panthers 0
Warriors 0
5:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:38pm | Report comment
2′ – Panthers struggling to make yardage here as Walsh kicks and finds Tupou but the Warriors winger has knocked the football on here. Terrible error from Tupou after the Warriors produced a strong defensive set. Penrith to go on the attack.
Panthers 0
Warriors 0
5:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:37pm | Report comment
1′ – Warriors already over the halfway here as Johnson kicks low and finds Coote who returns the football now before getting tackled by three Warriors defenders. Nice error free set from New Zealand.
Panthers 0
Warriors 0
5:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:35pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Warriors with possession
Panthers 0
Warriors 0
5:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:35pm | Report comment
Not always Trent but I take your point. Looking forward to watching the Warriors play.
Panthers 0
Warriors 0
5:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:33pm | Report comment
Both teams making their way out now….
Panthers 0
Warriors 0
5:32pm
Trent said | 5:32pm | Report comment
it always rains over there in nz.. So the conditions might suit the Warriors I think..
5:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:28pm | Report comment
Very wet at Centrebet stadium tonight. Great to watch the footy from the comfort of your couch. Have to admire the fans however that have made the trip to watch the Panthers and Warriors fight it out.
5:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:18pm | Report comment
Pretty big tip Trent, especially in these conditions. I expect the Warriors to win but I think the Panthers will make them work tonight. Should be a good game.
5:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:17pm | Report comment
Good afternoon and welcome to this live NRL blog covering the clash between the Panthers and Warriors. Both teams are going to have to really grind their way to a win this afternoon in wet conditions today. The Panthers are missing some key players to Origin duty and may find it difficult to match the Warriors upfront today. The Warriors however have to roll up their sleeves and win at all costs. They are favourites to win this and need a win to stay in touch with the top eight. A loss here for the Warriors will cripple confidence as we head into the second half of the season. Can the Panthers cause the upset or will the Warriors flex their muscle at the foot of the mountains? Leave your thoughts on the match as it happens.
Both teams are as per program by the way with Glen Fisiiahi dropping off the Warriors bench.
4:27pm
Trent said | 4:27pm | Report comment
my tip
Warriors 42 Panthers 6