South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers: NRL live scores, blog
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South Sydney Vs. Penrith |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 1 July, 2012 |
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| ANZ Stadium, Sydney, NSW | ||
| South Sydney 38 defeated Penrith 12 | ||
| South Sydney | Penrith | |
| 38 | FINAL SCORE | 12 |
| 6 | TRIES | 2 |
| 6/6 | CONVERSION KICKS | 2/2 |
| 1/1 | PENALTY GOALS | 0/0 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOAL | 0/0 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: Gerard Sutton |
| Touch judges: Grant Atkins & J Walsh |
The South Sydney Rabbitohs must beat an under strength Penrith Panthers today if they are to keep pace with the top four. Join us for NRL live scores and commentary from 3:00pm AEST.
Penrith approach today’s clash with South Sydney with their backs firmly against the wall.
The Panthers squandered an 18-6 lead against the Eels last week en route to a heartbreaking 19-18 defeat in golden point.
Such a defeat left Penrith shattered and it will be interesting to see how they respond against a Rabbitohs side who are only missing Greg Inglis to Origin duty.
Despite their position on the NRL ladder, the Panthers have three players missing to Origin duty, with Michael Jennings, Luke Lewis and Tim Grant all selected to play for New South Wales next Wednesday night.
Without the preceding players in their line-up, it remains to be seen how the Panthers are capable of causing the upset against a near full strength Rabbitohs outfit.
Prediction
South Sydney is coming off a defeat to Brisbane and will be desperate to get back into the winner’s circle against the struggling Panthers.
With Penrith missing several key players, there is a great opportunity for the Rabbitohs to flex their attacking muscle and put their opposition to the sword in front of their home fans.
Even without Inglis, South Sydney still possess players capable of tearing the Panthers defence apart.
Hooker Issac Luke is the man Penrith have to shut down if they are to have any chance of causing the upset.
Luke has been in devastating form for South Sydney this season, and if the Rabbitohs forwards manage to get a roll on, Luke will dictate terms around the ruck.
Given that the Panthers are missing a lot of strike players, it is important that Ivan Cleary’s men get the basics right today.
Penrith must maintain their discipline, keep their error rate down and chase well if they are to to avoid placing unnecessary pressure on themselves.
If the Panthers can keep things close for fifty minutes, it will go a long way to unsettling a Rabbitohs side that is expected to win easily this afternoon.
Failure to master the basics however will see South Sydney pile on the points en route to a big victory infront of their home fans.
Rabbitohs by 16
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4:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:54pm | Report comment
Despite a very spirited effort from the Panthers for fifty minutes, the Rabbitohs eventually went up a few gears and have emerged comfortable winners today. They had two tries disallowed in the second half but that did not stop South Sydney from racing away and piling on the tries in the second half. Taylor, Sutton, Luke and Merritt and Reynolds were all very solid for the Rabbitohs today and they will take plenty of confidence from this strong victory. The Panthers however fell away mid-way through the second half despite putting up a very strong effort in the first half. Coote, Kingston, Newton and Mansour I thought were Penrith’s best today. Thanks for joining us for this live blog and we look forward to your company next time on The Roar.
FULLTIME:
Rabbitohs 38
Panthers 12
4:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:50pm | Report comment
FULLTIME:
Rabbitohs 38
Panthers 12
4:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:50pm | Report comment
79′ – Rabbitohs have powered on to a big victory here despite the massive effort from Penrith in the first half and early in the second half. Rabbitohs now win the penalty and will go on the attack for the last time here.
Rabbitohs 38
Panthers 12
4:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:49pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Reynolds converts and its 38-12 Rabbitohs. Great second half from the bunnies after a tight first half.
Rabbitohs 38
Panthers 12
4:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:48pm | Report comment
TRY RABBITOHS – Merritt grounds the football Alfie Langer style and he scores!
Rabbitohs 36
Panthers 12
4:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:47pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Merritt fends off several defenders and races away to score but has he grounded it
Rabbitohs 32
Panthers 12
4:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:46pm | Report comment
75′ – Sutton with a kick and its deflected off several players. Taumata now loses possession and the Rabbitohs will get the scrum feed ten metres out from Penrith’s line.
Rabbitohs 32
Panthers 12
4:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:44pm | Report comment
NO TRY PANTHERS – Hunt has saved a try here after denying Simmons from grounding the football. Penalty though to the Rabbitohs now and they are off the hook.
Rabbitohs 32
Panthers 12
4:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:42pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Coote with a kick and Simmons regathers the football well and appears to have scored!!
Rabbitohs 32
Panthers 12
4:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:41pm | Report comment
74′- Panthers on the attack as the Rabbitohs make an error. Penrith do deserve a try for their effort today.
Rabbitohs 32
Panthers 12
4:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:41pm | Report comment
73′ – Coote now finds Robinson as the Panthers try to finish on a high here. Uiasele kicks ahead but Merritt does well to let the football go dead and its a 20 metre tap.
Rabbitohs 32
Panthers 12
4:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:39pm | Report comment
72′ – Rabbitohs in complete control now after withstanding a great second half start from the Panthers. Taylor with another good run here and he is my man of the match. Sutton with a kick and it goes dead.
Rabbitohs 32
Panthers 12
4:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:38pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Reynolds converts and its 32-12 now for the Rabbitohs. Game over.
Rabbitohs 32
Panthers 12
Great play from Farrell after regathering Luke’s kick. Rabbitohs now powering on to a big win.
4:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:37pm | Report comment
TRY RABBITOHS’ – Sutton goes straight through and tries to find support. Luke with a bomb and Farrell regathers and finds Peats on the inside who scores.
Rabbitohs 30
Panthers 12
4:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:35pm | Report comment
68′ – Burns trying to keep the football alive knocks the football on and the Rabbitohs survive there. South Sydney can score another try here and really dominate the last ten minutes
Rabbitohs 26
Panthers 12
4:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:35pm | Report comment
68′ – Sutton with a kick and Coote regathers possession for the Panthers. Simmons now makes a break and the Panthers are on the attack.
Rabbitohs 26
Panthers 12
4:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:34pm | Report comment
67′ – Penrith now need to score soon just to give themselves a sniff. Rabbitohs now return possession here and the Panthers are beginning to run out of time.
Rabbitohs 26
Panthers 12
4:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:33pm | Report comment
66′ – Rabbitohs have resumed normal service here as they take a strong lead into the last fifteen minutes of the match against the Panthers. Reynolds now makes a break and he chips ahead and Mansour eventually regathers the football and saves a try for the Panthers.
Rabbitohs 26
Panthers 12
4:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:32pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Reynolds converts and its 26-12 Rabbitohs.
Rabbitohs 26
Panthers 12
Great play from Sutton who put Merritt through a gap earlier in the play before finding Peats.
4:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:30pm | Report comment
TRY RABBITOHS – Peats scores thanks to a wonderful pass from Sutton. Rabbitohs racing away now.
Rabbitohs 24
Panthers 12
4:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:29pm | Report comment
62′ – Penrith in Rabbitohs territory now as Coote throws possession away to Ciraldo who knocks the football on. Rabbitohs now will start a set on the halfway and the Rabbitohs with a try here should put the contest to bed.
Rabbitohs 20
Panthers 12
4:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:28pm | Report comment
61′ – Reynolds with a bomb and its allowed to bounce before Uiasele regathers for Penrith.
Rabbitohs 20
Panthers 12
4:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:28pm | Report comment
61′ – Burns with a grubber and he finds Merritt who returns easily for South Sydney. Penrith need to be the next to score here if they are a chance.
Rabbitohs 20
Panthers 12
4:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:27pm | Report comment
60′ – Rabbitohs needed that try and now they have some momentum here as they make strong yardage and reach Penrith territory. Merritt chips the football ahead but its eventually regathered by Coote for Penrith.
Rabbitohs 20
Panthers 12
4:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:25pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Reynolds with a big kick and its 20-12 Rabbitohs.
Rabbitohs 20
Panthers 12
Taylor has been tremendous for South Sydney today, scoring a try and setting up several others before having a try dissallowed in the second half.
4:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:24pm | Report comment
TRY RABBITOHS – Taylor with a pass to Everingham and he scores in the corner and that’s what the Rabbitohs needed!!
Rabbitohs 18
Panthers 12
4:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:22pm | Report comment
55′ – Panthers have lost possession here and the Rabbitohs will go back on the attack here after being disallowed a try due to a forward pass from Luke that wasn’t forward at all.
Rabbitohs 14
Panthers 12
4:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:21pm | Report comment
54′ – Everingham makes a huge break and finds Farrell on the inside. Luke then produces a great pass but its ruled forward and that is a dud call against the Rabbitohs. Wow!!!!
Rabbitohs 14
Panthers 12
10:49am
Edward Kelly said | 10:49am | Report comment
The refs need a lesson in physics, the faster the passer is running the more the ball can drift forward and Issac Luke was flying.
4:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:20pm | Report comment
53′ – Rabbitohs survive in defence as the Panthers are called back for a forward pass here. Rabbitohs now with possession.
Rabbitohs 14
Panthers 12
4:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:19pm | Report comment
52′ – Coote with a grubber kick and Hunt grounds the football and its another line drop-out for the Panthers. Penrith doing very well today and are keeping the Rabbitohs under pressure
Rabbitohs 14
Panthers 12
4:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:18pm | Report comment
50′ – Everingham regathers possession well but its a line drop-out for the Panthers here because he is ruled to have taken the football from the field of play. Big call against Everingham.
Rabbitohs 14
Panthers 12
4:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:15pm | Report comment
50′ – Penrith dodge a bullet there and they make strong yardage here. Panthers on the attack and this could be a 12 point turnaround.
Rabbitohs 14
Panthers 12
4:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:14pm | Report comment
NO TRY RABBITOHS – Huge call against Taylor and the bunnies here. Penalty to the Panthers because the South Sydney chasers were offside.
Rabbitohs 14
Panthers 12
4:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:13pm | Report comment
They are checking for offside here….
4:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:13pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Hunt puts up a bomb and Taylor regathers the football wonderfully well and scores!!!
Rabbitohs 14
Panthers 12
4:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:12pm | Report comment
48′ – Rabbitohs get another penalty here and they will go right on the attack. Big defensive set coming up for the Panthers because they have dominated field position yet have failed to post points. Rabbitohs with an opportunity to score an important try
4:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:10pm | Report comment
47′ – Kingston with a grubber and Sutton quickly reacts to regather possession for South Sydney. Rabbitohs then get the penalty and they get easy passage out of their own half.
Rabbitohs 14
Panthers 12
4:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:09pm | Report comment
46′ – McQueen with a good run but the Panthers continue to be strong in defence. Sutton kicks the football out on the full and the Panthers are right on the attack. Penrith have started very well here and could post first points in the second half.
Rabbitohs 14
Panthers 12
4:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:08pm | Report comment
45′ – Burns with a bomb now and Merritt regathers possession well for the Rabbitohs. South Sydney though are under the pump though as Penrith continue to dominate field position.
Rabbitohs 14
Panthers 12
4:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:07pm | Report comment
44′ – Great defence from Penrith as Sutton kicks deep and finds Coote on the full and the Panthers are on front foot here territory wise. South Sydney have just lost their attacking spark.
Rabbitohs 14
Panthers 12
4:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:06pm | Report comment
43′ – Merritt regains possession after regathering a grubber from Penrith. Panthers muscling up in defence here and they have started the better of the two teams here.
Rabbitohs 14
Panthers 12
4:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:05pm | Report comment
42′ – Reynolds with a kick but Uiasele gets to the football on the full and the Panthers dominating territory early in the second half.
Rabbitohs 14
Panthers 12
4:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:04pm | Report comment
41′ – Newton with a good run here as they reach South Sydney territory. Kingston has been very good today for Penrith. Great set from the Panthers here as Merritt now returns posession for South Sydney.
Rabbitohs 14
Panthers 12
4:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:03pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Panthers with possession. Can they go on and cause the upset or will the Rabbitohs stand firm and win at home?
Rabbitohs 14
Panthers 12
3:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:51pm | Report comment
In an entertaining game of footy, the Rabbitohs take a narrow lead against a Panthers side well on course for the upset. Rabbitohs raced away to a 12 nil lead and looked destined to put on a big score today. The Panthers however, through Kingston and Coote, have fought back very well and dominated the latter stages of the first half despite missing three of their best players. Rabbitohs take a narrow lead but the Panthers are well in this. Rabbitohs have to keep their minds on the job here or the Panthers will cause the upset.
HALFTIME:
Rabbitohs 14
Panthers 12
3:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:49pm | Report comment
PENALTY SUCCESSFUL – Reynolds converts and its 14-12 at halftime to the Rabbitohs
HALFTIME:
Rabbitohs 14
Panthers 12
3:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:48pm | Report comment
39′ – Reynolds kicks early and Everingham bats it back to Farrell who finds Taylor who loses possession. Penalty to the Rabbitohs though and they will go for the penalty goal.
Rabbitohs 12
Panthers 12
3:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:46pm | Report comment
38′ – This has been a terrific fightback from the Panthers today. Rabbitohs looked in total control at 12 nil but the Panthers are fighting hard and are right back in this. They have the momentum heading into halftime. Coote then kicks deep but he kicks the football out on the full. Bad error from Coote and the Rabbitohs will go on the attack.
Rabbitohs 12
Panthers 12
3:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:45pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Coote converts and its 12 all here. Coote and Kingston have been outstanding for the Panthers today.
Rabbitohs 12
Panthers 12
3:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:44pm | Report comment
TRY PANTHERS – Brilliant play from Coote here as he bats the football ahead in the air and he regathers the football and scores? Great fightback from the Panthers and the Rabbitohs are in a real battle now.
Rabbitohs 12
Panthers 10
3:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:43pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Great defence from South Sydney there because the Panthers really asked some questions there particularly through Mansour and Robinson. Coote then regathers a kick and scores for the Panthers!
Rabbitohs 12
Panthers 6
3:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:41pm | Report comment
34′ – Burns with a bomb and Robinson and regathers and finds Mansour. Coote puts in a grubber and Taylor regathers possession but his foot has gone into touch. Line drop-out for the Panthers.
Rabbitohs 12
Panthers 6
3:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:39pm | Report comment
33′ – Luke with a good run here out of dummy-half but the Panthers have gone up a few gears here. Reynolds with a kick and he finds Coote on the full and the Panthers will start a set in great field position here.
Rabbitohs 12
Panthers 6
3:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:39pm | Report comment
32′ – Well that Panthers try came against the run of play so Penrith will be full of confidence now. Kingston has been great for the Panthers and Simmons nearly goes through. Burns with a kick and Reynolds recovers possession for the Rabbitohs.
Rabbitohs 12
Panthers 6
3:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:37pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Coote converts and its 12-6 Rabbitohs.
Rabbitohs 12
Panthers 6
Austin is off for the Panthers now and that’s bad news for Penrith.
3:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:36pm | Report comment
TRY PANTHERS – Newton scores a try here as he muscles his way over and that’s a great hit back from the Panthers
Rabbitohs 12
Panthers 4
3:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:36pm | Report comment
29′ – Kingston now with a big break and the Panthers are right on the attack. Rabbitohs under the pump now
Rabbitohs 12
Panthers 0
3:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:35pm | Report comment
NO TRY RABBITOHS – Good decision as Burgess did lose possession there. Close call though for Penrith.
Rabbitohs 12
Panthers 0
3:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:34pm | Report comment
Gee I would say knock on….
Rabbitohs 12
Panthers 0
3:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:34pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Burgess has muscled his way over and scores here or has he? Checking for grounding…
Rabbitohs 12
Panthers 0
3:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:32pm | Report comment
27′ – Rabbitohs back on the attack here as Luke dictates play up the middle. Sutton with a bomb now and Coote takes the football superbly but the Rabbitohs will get the penalty here as Penrith are penalised for taking a player out.
Rabbitohs 12
Panthers 0
3:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:31pm | Report comment
26′ – Penrith find touch with a good kick and they get a small break here. Penrith are breathing hard and the Rabbitohs can smell blood.
Rabbitohs 12
Panthers 0
3:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:30pm | Report comment
25′ – Sutton with a kick but Coote defuses it and the Panthers survive yet again. Rabbitohs on fire now and the Panthers are just holding on.
Rabbitohs 12
Panthers 0
3:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:30pm | Report comment
24′ – Taylor has had a great start again and he makes a break again and he finds Merritt who then finds Sutton. South Sydney are right on the attack yet again and are tearing Panthers apart
Rabbitohs 12
Panthers 0
3:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:28pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Reynolds converts and its 12 nil
Rabbitohs 12
Panthers 0
Great strength from Taylor to make that break and ignite the play down the right hand side. Rabbitohs now flexing their muscle in attack.
3:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:27pm | Report comment
TRY RABBITOHS – Taylor with a big break now and he finds Farrell who then eventually finds Merritt on the inside who scores again for South Sydney!!!
Rabbitohs 10
Panthers 0
3:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:26pm | Report comment
20′ – Burns with a 40/20 attempt and he finds touch. Good kick from Burns and that was almost a big kick from the Penrith half.
Rabbitohs 6
Panthers 0
3:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:25pm | Report comment
19′ – Rabbitohs needed that try because the young Panthers were matching them stride for stride. Taylor with a massive burst and the Rabbitohs have momentum now. Luke with another good run here and he finds Corrigan. Rabbitohs making huge yardage as Sutton puts up a huge bomb and Mansour puts it down and Merritt now puts in a grubber kick but it is defused by Coote. Penrith survive but great set from the Rabbitohs.
Rabbitohs 6
Panthers 0
3:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:23pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Reynolds converts and its 6 nil Rabbitohs. Great play from Reynolds and he has been very good for South Sydney in his first year at the club.
Rabbitohs 6
Panthers 0
3:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:22pm | Report comment
No doubt about that Trent.
TRY RABBITOHS- Rabbitohs now in Penrith territory as Reynolds makes a break and he finds Taylor who scores for South Sydney!!!
Rabbitohs 4
Panthers 0
3:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:21pm | Report comment
15′ – Kingston plays the ball incorrectly and the Rabbitohs get the penalty. Bad play from Kingston and that’s a momentum killer for the Panthers.
Rabbitohs 0
Panthers 0
3:20pm
Trent said | 3:20pm | Report comment
it’s going to be a cracka finals series!!
3:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:20pm | Report comment
14′ – Bad play from South Sydney on the last and Merritt fails to regather possession and the Panthers are on the attack here.
Rabbitohs 0
Panthers 0
3:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:19pm | Report comment
14′ – Austin with a kick and Everingham gets to the football on the full and the Rabbitohs start a set on the front foot here.
Rabbitohs 0
Panthers 0
3:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:18pm | Report comment
13′ – Rabbitohs reach Penrith territory. Sutton with a good run now and he offloads to Hunt who puts the football high in the air and finds Coote for Penrith.
Rabbitohs 0
Panthers 0
3:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:17pm | Report comment
12′ – Burns with a grubber kick and it goes dead yet again and the Rabbitohs get a 20 metre tap. Panthers though do look promising today despite the class they have on the sidelines.
Rabbitohs 0
Panthers 0
3:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:15pm | Report comment
10′ – Reynolds with a kick and Penrith now return possession through Coote. Panthers are doing well at the moment and are matching the Rabbitohs pound for pound upfront. Penrith now win the penalty and will go on the attack.
Rabbitohs 0
Panthers 0
3:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:14pm | Report comment
9′ – Weston with a kick on the last and it goes dead and the Rabbitohs get the 20 metre tap. Promising attack from the Panthers there and the Rabbitohs survive.
Rabbitohs 0
Panthers 0
3:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:13pm | Report comment
8′ – Sutton with a grubber kick and Coote does enough to let the football go dead and its a 20 metre tap for the Panthers. Good play from Coote and the Panthers are well in this.
Rabbitohs 0
Panthers 0
3:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:12pm | Report comment
7′ – Panthers are penalised for offside and the Rabbitohs get another penalty here. Penrith need to keep their discipline in check today or they will get smashed.
Rabbitohs 0
Panthers 0
3:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:12pm | Report comment
6′ – Panthers with an error free set here as Newton is met by some solid defence. Coote with a long kick and he finds Everingham who has to return the football from his in-goal. Good kick from Coote and good chase.
Rabbitohs 0
Panthers 0
3:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:10pm | Report comment
5′ – Taylor with a pass to Farrell who then tries to find Everingham but he produces a shocking pass and it goes into touch. Try has gone begging for the Rabbitohs.
Rabbitohs 0
Panthers 0
3:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:09pm | Report comment
4′ – Burns has a crack at a 40/20 but Merritt returns possession now for the Rabbitohs. South Sydney now win a penalty and they get easy passage out of their own half.
Rabbitohs 0
Panthers 0
3:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:08pm | Report comment
3′ – Rabbitohs working it up to the halfway here as Sutton offloads possession to McQueen. Sutton with a bomb now and Coote allows the football to bounce but he regathers the football shortly after. He got a bad bounce but he gets away with it.
Rabbitohs 0
Panthers 0
3:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:07pm | Report comment
2′ – Kingston nearly makes a break and the Panthers have started on the frontfoot here. Penrith making solid yardage in their first set as Austin puts up a bomb but Merritt defuses it well.
Rabbitohs 0
Panthers 0
3:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:06pm | Report comment
1′ – Luke with a good run early as Reynolds kicks deep and Uaisele brings the football back for Penrith. Good defensive set from the Panthers there.
Rabbitohs 0
Panthers 0
3:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:05pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Rabbitohs with possession
Rabbitohs 0
Panthers 0
3:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:04pm | Report comment
Bunnies Dogs GF Trent? Don’t fancy the Storm or Broncos?
3:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:04pm | Report comment
Both teams making their way out now…
Rabbitohs 0
Panthers 0
3:03pm
Trent said | 3:03pm | Report comment
bunnies dogs gf
2:56pm
Matt_S said | 2:56pm | Report comment
Go Bunnies
2:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:55pm | Report comment
The Rabbitohs face the Panthers today in a must win clash for South Sydney. Penrith have a lot of class on the sidelines this afternoon, so the Rabbitohs will be favoured to win comfortably today. A loss for South Sydney however could damage morale and leave them vulnerable in the run home to the finals. Good afternoon and welcome to this live NRL blog covering what should be an interesting contest between two sides on opposite ends of the NRL ladder. Can the Rabbitohs win big today or will the Panthers cause one of the season’s big upsets? Leave your thoughts on the match as it happens.
2:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:47pm | Report comment
Late changes:
Sam Burgess and Dave Taylor come into the South Sydney starting side. Ben Lowe back to the bench. Scott Geddes out.
Josh Mansour comes into the centres for Penrith replacing Geoff Daniela. Travis Burns to halfback replacing Harry Siejka