Wests Tigers vs Penrith Panthers: NRL live scores, blog
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Wests Tigers Vs. Penrith |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 15 July, 2012 |
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| Campbelltown Stadium, NSW | ||
| Wests Tigers 26 defeated Penrith 18 | ||
| Wests Tigers | Penrith | |
| 26 | FINAL SCORE | 18 |
| 5 | TRIES | 3 |
| 3/5 | CONVERSION KICKS | 3/3 |
| 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: G Badger |
| Touch judges: Adam Reid & Grant Atkins |
The Wests Tigers have lost their past three matches but have a great opportunity to resume their winning ways when they host struggling rivals the Penrith Panthers. Join us for live scores and commentary from 7:30pm AEST.
After storming into finals contention on the back of seven straight wins, the Tigers have once again hit a wall and need to beat Penrith tonight if they are to keep pace with the top eight.
Ironically, it was victory over the Panthers in round 7 that kick-started the Tigers seven match winning streak and Tim Sheens’ men will be hoping that another win over Penrith tonight will ignite some winning momentum.
The Tigers hopes will undoubtedly be boosted tonight by the return of captain Robbie Farah, who missed last week’s loss to the Bulldogs due to concussion.
Penrith on the other hand have once again had to overcome a tumultuous week which saw club favourite Luke Lewis declare that he will be leaving the Panthers at season’s end.
The Panthers have also lost their past four matches and will have their backs firmly against the wall tonight if they allow the Tigers to score early points.
Prediction
Possible wet conditions could be the only saving grace for the Panthers tonight.
The Tigers can struggle to grind out a win in tough conditions and may find it difficult to dominate play against a strong Panthers pack.
If conditions are wet and slippery, the Panthers will fancy their chances of dominating the Tigers upfront, particularly with Tim Grant and Sam McKendry in strong form.
If McKendry and Grant play well, Luke Walsh will be able to dictate proceedings with his solid kicking game, thus keeping the Tigers on the back foot.
The Panthers can also ill-afford to let the Tigers race out to an early lead. Playing at home, the Tigers are terrific front runners and could easily run away with this contest if playmakers Benji Marshall and Farah are allowed to wreck havoc with the football.
With Penrith’s season virtually over, a fast start from the Tigers here could very well see them notch up a big win, and with a finals spot on the line, they should be favoured to play with enough intensity to secure a good victory.
Tigers by 14
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9:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:20pm | Report comment
The Tigers are back in the top eight tonight after scoring a 26-18 win against the Panthers. The Tigers were inconsistent tonight but clicked in the moments that mattered, with Marshall in particular setting up two tries to Murdoch Masila and Fulton respectively. Farah also scored a four pointer. The Panthers tried hard but failed to put the Tigers to the sword despite having many opportunities to post points. Lawrence was the Tigers best tonight while Jennings also tried hard for the Panthers out wide. The Tigers end a three match losing streak and will be desperate to climb the ladder now as the season reaches its climax. Thanks for joining us tonight and we look forward to your company next time on The Roar.
FULLTIME:
Tigers 26
Panthers 18
9:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:15pm | Report comment
FULLTIME:
Tigers 26
Panthers 18
9:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:14pm | Report comment
79′ – Tigers have not been convincing tonight for eighty minutes but have turned on the class when its counted. Penrith however have squandered numerous opportunities in attack. Now Marshall with a chip over the top and Ryan kicks the football ahead but it goes dead.
Tigers 26
Panthers 18
9:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:12pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Marshall converts and its 26-18 now and game over here! Tigers will win!
Tigers 26
Panthers 18
9:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:12pm | Report comment
TRY TIGERS – Bell with a good run here and the Tigers are now on the attack. Heighington now races away and dummies to Farah and scores under the posts. Great step from Heighington to beat Coote all ends up!
Tigers 24
Panthers 18
9:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:10pm | Report comment
76′ – Mansour knocks the football on and the Tigers get the changeover. Tigers just trying to hold on now…
Tigers 20
Panthers 18
9:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:09pm | Report comment
75′ – Penrith great in defence there as they win the 20 metre restart. Moltzen just kicked the football dead. Marshall was non existant in those two sets.
Tigers 20
Panthers 18
9:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:07pm | Report comment
73′ – Farah with a grubber and Penrith bat the football dead and the Tigers get a valuable repeat set here…
Tigers 20
Panthers 18
9:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:06pm | Report comment
71′ – Tigers spread possession now and they are on the attack after defending just moments earlier. Lawrence has caused havoc out wide against Tighe. Marshall with a great kick and he finds Mansour who gets back into the field of play but he then throws a suicide pass and the Panthers recover possession but Coote is thrown into touch. Tigers get the scrum feed here.
Tigers 20
Panthers 18
9:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:04pm | Report comment
70′ – Burns with an inside pass to Coote and he is denied by a great tackle. Tigers now win a penalty and are off the hook for the time being. Penrith squander another attacking chance
Tigers 20
Panthers 18
9:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:03pm | Report comment
Over 12,000 have attended tonight’s clash…
69′ – Coote now races away and he finds Lewis who then finds McKendry and the Panthers are right on the attack yet again!
Tigers 20
Panthers 18
9:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:02pm | Report comment
68′ – Marshall finds touch with a good kick and the Tigers can regroup here in defence.
Tigers 20
Panthers 18
9:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:01pm | Report comment
68′ – Ciraldo with a bad grubber kick and Ryan regathers possession for the Tigers. Where was the halfback for Penrith there? Bad play from Walsh.
Tigers 20
Panthers 18
8:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:59pm | Report comment
66′ – Mansour now races away but his pass finds a Tigers player and the Tigers recover possession. Marshall however with a bad forward pass and the Panthers will go right on the attack here
Tigers 20
Panthers 18
8:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:58pm | Report comment
Shane Watson is in the crowd for anyone who is interested…
65′ – Farah’s kick goes straight to Coote who returns well for the Panthers.
Tigers 20
Panthers 18
8:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:57pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Marshall finally converts and the Tigers lead!
Tigers 20
Panthers 18
Marshall with two try assists tonight including a gem of an inside pass there. Tigers needed to respond and they have.
8:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:56pm | Report comment
TRY TIGERS – Murdoch Masila scores for the Tigers courtesy of another Marshall pass.
Tigers 18
Panthers 18
8:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:55pm | Report comment
61′ – Penrith have dominated play over the last few minutes but now shoot themselves in the foot by giving away a penalty in possession for a bad play the ball. Tigers right on the attack now and need respond.
Tigers 14
Panthers 18
8:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:53pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Walsh converts and its 18-14 Panthers now. Upset well on the cards here…
Tigers 14
Panthers 18
Walsh has been productive tonight and the Tigers really need to roll up their sleeves now.
8:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:52pm | Report comment
TRY PANTHERS – Walsh goes through very easily and Penrith hit the lead.
Tigers 14
Panthers 16
8:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:51pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Walsh throws the dummy and goes himself and scores! Obstruction?
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:49pm | Report comment
58′ – Farah knocks down possession and the Panthers will get another set in attack here. Panthers have to score here to make the most of their recent dominance.
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:48pm | Report comment
NO TRY PANTHERS – Lewis has had the football knocked out by Moltzen there and the Panthers should get six again here. Moltzen though had to knock that football out. Penrith will get the penalty because the Tigers were offside.
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:47pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Lewis may have barged his way over and scored here… grounding?
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:46pm | Report comment
56′ – Marshall fails to gather a pass and Mansour regathers possession for Penrith. Panthers on the attack now and with a chance to hit the lead
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:45pm | Report comment
55′ – Walsh with a bomb and its allowed to bounce but Utai eventually regathers possession and returns well.
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:44pm | Report comment
Yes Jennings is also causing havoc tonight Joshie. Could be the difference in the end.
54′ – Tigers right on the attack here as Marshall kicks deep and Coote lets the football go dead. Coote composed there. Marshall’s kicking game not good tonight.
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:43pm | Report comment
53′ – Burns with a kick but Fulton does very well to regather possession and the Tigers get the penalty shortly after. Great catch from Fulton there and the Tigers survive
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:41pm
joshie93 said | 8:41pm | Report comment
What about Jennings? He is doing very well when they shift the ball.
8:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:41pm | Report comment
51′ – Coote with a grubber and Ryan regathers the football but its a line drop-out for the Panthers. Penrith on the attack and the Tigers are under the pump at home
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:40pm | Report comment
50′ – Shackleton has been solid for the Panthers in his first game for Penrith. Jennings with a great run here as he beats several defenders. Great run.
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:39pm | Report comment
49′ – Bad play the ball from the Tigers here and they ruin another great attacking opportunity. Tigers just not clicking in attack tonight. Too inconsistent
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:37pm | Report comment
47′ – Kingston loses possession now and the Tigers will get great field position here to attack. Tigers can open the game up here with a try…
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:36pm | Report comment
46′ – Sironen with a bomb and Burns regathers possession and the Panthers start a set 25 metres out.
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:35pm | Report comment
Marshall has been on and off that’s for sure Josh. Goalkicking has been off that’s for sure. Great hands though from Marshall for Fulton’s try.
45′ – Marshall now regathers the football and its a penalty for the Tigers now as Marshall is taken in the air. Bad discipline from Burns there.
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:33pm | Report comment
43′ – Jennings with a big break and Ayshford takes him down in a great tackle. Panthers on the attack. Penrith get the penalty now for offside and will go for the try here..
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:33pm | Report comment
43′ – Marshall with a kick and Coote returns possession now as the Panthers start a set from deep inside their own half
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:32pm
joshie93 said | 8:32pm | Report comment
Good game tonight. It is back and forth. Lawrence is carving up but something is wrong with Benji. been a bit off.
8:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:32pm | Report comment
42′ – Walsh with a kick now but he finds Moltzen who then finds Ryan. Panthers looking to play strongly up the middle and pin the Tigers deep in their own half
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:31pm | Report comment
41′ – Lawrence goes over the halfway as he nearly makes a break but he finds Ryan. Sironen then kicks deep and finds Coote who is always well positioned
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:30pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Tigers with possession. Can they improve on their scrappy first half showing?
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:22pm
Blaze said | 8:22pm | Report comment
Plenty of grubby tactics in the tackle and line ball passes from the panthers tonight….
8:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:18pm | Report comment
Tigers have scored three tries but only lead by two points against the Panthers here in a tight contest. The Tigers have been flat tonight and the Panthers have dominated territory as a result. But when the Tigers do turn it on, they invariably score points and did so right on halftime to attain the lead. If the Tigers can just go up a few gears, they will win this well. Failure to do so however and the Panthers will go on and cause the upset.
HALFTIME:
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:16pm | Report comment
HALFTIME:
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:16pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Marshall misses yet again
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
Tigers really needed that try and they will go into halftime with some momentum now after playing a flat first half.
8:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:15pm | Report comment
TRY TIGERS – Lawrence races away and he scores for the Tigers! Great inside ball from Sironen!
Tigers 14
Panthers 12
8:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:14pm | Report comment
37′ – Burns nearly makes a break but Cashmere stops him just in time. Coote with a kick now and he finds Moltzen who then passes to Utai. Penrith dominating field position at the moment
Tigers 10
Panthers 12
8:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:13pm | Report comment
36′ – Farah finds touch for the Tigers and he will get a chance to regroup his troops and lay down the law here. Tigers are flat at home and the Panthers are going well as a result
Tigers 10
Panthers 12
8:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:12pm | Report comment
35′ – Utai regathers the football here and the Tigers survive in defence. Walsh though causing trouble with his bombs.
Tigers 10
Panthers 12
8:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:11pm | Report comment
34′ – Farah with a kick but he finds Coote who returns well for the Panthers. Penrith continue to play with all the energy here. Tigers looking flat.
Tigers 10
Panthers 12
8:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:10pm | Report comment
34′ – Walsh with a bomb but Utai does well to regather the football but the Tigers are pinned deep in their own half.
Tigers 10
Panthers 12
8:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:10pm | Report comment
33′ – Farah with a pass but Tighe regathers possession and the Tigers once again fumble the football in attack. Penrith now go on the counter attack.
Tigers 10
Panthers 12
8:11pm
NF said | 8:11pm | Report comment
Hoping Penrith pulls off the upset to keep Tigers at bay. Cowboys vs WT next week DFS going to be awesome.
8:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:08pm | Report comment
32′ – Penrith have all the energy at the moment but the Tigers get a fortunate penalty here and will go right on the attack. Unlucky call against the Panthers there
Tigers 10
Panthers 12
8:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:07pm | Report comment
31′ – Tigers are not at their best tonight and the Panthers are making life hard for the home side in a must win game for the Tigers. Shackleton with a strong run as Walsh kicks deep and finds Moltzen who gets the bronx cheer from the crowd
Tigers 10
Panthers 12
8:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:06pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Walsh converts and Penrith hit the lead!
Tigers 10
Panthers 12
Great bomb from Walsh and Moltzen was at sea there under the high ball.
8:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:04pm | Report comment
TRY PANTHERS – Mansour scores for the Panthers and Penrith hit back yet again.
Tigers 10
Panthers 10
8:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:04pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Walsh with a bomb and Moltzen loses possession. Jennings regathers the football and passes to Mansour who scores for the Panthers! Checking for a knock on!
Tigers 10
Panthers 6
8:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:02pm | Report comment
27′ – Tigers with an error free set here as they make the halfway. Marshall with a kick and he finds Simmons who returns possession for the Panthers.
Tigers 10
Panthers 6
8:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:01pm | Report comment
Beautiful soft hands from Marshall there as he took advantage of Jennings coming off his line. Fulton did well to catch the pass aswell.
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Marshall misses
Tigers 10
Panthers 6
7:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:59pm | Report comment
TRY TIGERS – Marshall with a great pass and Fulton scores!
Tigers 10
Panthers 6
7:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:59pm | Report comment
24′ – Tigers get the penalty here for a high shot and the Tigers will go back on the attack. Tigers however have looked disorganised in attack and need some structure and guidance from Farah and Marshall here
Tigers 6
Panthers 6
7:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:58pm | Report comment
23′ – Kingston with a long kick and he finds Ryan who returns toward the 30 metre line. Both teams engaged in an arm wrestle.
Tigers 6
Panthers 6
7:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:57pm | Report comment
22′ – Great ball Marshall and Sironen is away before getting tackled by Tighe. Marshall with a grubber and Coote regathers the football well before getting smashed by the Tigers defence.
Tigers 6
Panthers 6
7:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:56pm | Report comment
21′ – Walsh runs the football but the Panthers are pinned for a forward pass and the Tigers get the easy changeover. Both teams have struggled in attack tonight.
Tigers 6
Panthers 6
7:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:55pm | Report comment
20′ – Shackleton regathers possession for the Panthers as Ayshford loses the football. Both teams scrappy at the moment.
Tigers 6
Panthers 6
7:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:54pm | Report comment
20′ – Walsh with a bad kick and it goes dead and the Tigers get an easy 20 metre restart. Poor set from the Panthers there and the Tigers will now get the penalty here for inside the 10 and the Tigers will go back on the attack.
Tigers 6
Panthers 6
7:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:53pm | Report comment
18′ – Panthers win the penalty here and will go back on the attack. Penrith have defended well and have caused problems with the football tonight. Tigers need to be alert
Tigers 6
Panthers 6
7:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:52pm | Report comment
17′ – Farah with a kick and he finds Simmons who regathers the football and he will play the football. Tigers once again fail to convince in attack and the Panthers have the answers at the moment
Tigers 6
Panthers 6
7:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:51pm | Report comment
16′ – McKendry loses the footbal yet again and its two errors in a row from the Panthers big man. Tigers to go back on the attack and the Panthers can ill-afford to gift the Tigers field position at home
Tigers 6
Panthers 6
7:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:49pm | Report comment
15′ – Marshall with an early kick but it finds touch and the Panthers survive in defence. Poor set from the Tigers in attack and it ends with an ordinary kick.
Tigers 6
Panthers 6
7:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:48pm | Report comment
14′ – Good hitback from the Panthers there and they are up for this against their rivals. Tigers need to roll up their sleeves tonight or could be in for a rude shock. McKendry now loses possession and the Tigers are back on the attack.
Tigers 6
Panthers 6
7:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:47pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Walsh converts
Tigers 6
Panthers 6
Tigers held off Kingston there and broke the first rule of defending – Get the player with the football.
7:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:46pm | Report comment
TRY PANTHERS – Walsh nearly scores but is taken just centimetres short. Panthers asking questions here as Kingston goes himself and scores for the Panthers!
Tigers 6
Panthers 4
7:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:44pm | Report comment
9′ – Coote with a chip bomb and Mansour regathers the football and throws it backwards and Marshall regathers possession but is driven into touch. Panthers are back on the attack with the scrum
Tigers 6
Panthers 0
7:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:42pm | Report comment
7′ – Tigers with the early momentum here as the Panthers try to muscle up in defence. Marshall kicks deep and Coote regathers possession for the Panthers on the halfway. Great defensive effort from the Panthers there and they are now on the attack and get the first penalty.
Tigers 6
Panthers 0
7:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:40pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Marshall converts and its 6 nil Tigers. Marshall was the man that ignited the attack there because he beat several defenders and was pulled down by Plum. Farah then pounced and scored.
Tigers 6
Panthers 0
7:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:39pm | Report comment
TRY TIGERS – Farah from dummy-half scores the opening Tigers try! Fast start from the Tigers!
Tigers 4
Panthers 0
7:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:38pm | Report comment
4′ – Tigers get the first penalty of the night as the Panthers slow down the play the ball. Tigers will go on the attack now and Marshall and Farah with a chance to orchestrate the attack
Tigers 0
Panthers 0
7:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:37pm | Report comment
3′ – Ciraldo with a bad kick and it finds touch and the Tigers are off the hook. Bad last tackle play from the Panthers.
Tigers 0
Panthers 0
7:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:36pm | Report comment
2′ – Marshall with a kick and he finds Coote who returns well for Penrith before getting driven back by some strong Tigers defence.
Tigers 0
Panthers 0
7:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:36pm | Report comment
1′ – Walsh kicks deep and finds Utai who nearly collides with Moltzen. Solid set from the Panthers there.
Tigers 0
Panthers 0
7:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:34pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Panthers with possession
Tigers 0
Panthers 0
7:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:32pm | Report comment
Tigers are at home tonight and need a win to regain their place inside the top eight. Good evening and welcome to this live blog covering the clash between the Tigers and Panthers. The Tigers will have to match Penrith’s big men upfront if they are to eventually get the momentum necessary to allow Marshall and Farah to dictate play. Can the Tigers keep their season alive?