Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters: NRL live scores, blog
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Penrith Vs. Roosters |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 23 July, 2012 |
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| Centrebet Stadium, Penrith, NSW | ||
| Penrith 28 defeated Roosters 16 | ||
| Penrith | Roosters | |
| 28 | FINAL SCORE | 16 |
| 5 | TRIES | 3 |
| 4/5 | CONVERSION KICKS | 2/3 |
| 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: Ashley Klein |
| Touch judges: Ricky McFarlane & Gavin West |
The Sydney Roosters face a test of character this afternoon as they look to bounce back from their heartbreaking loss to Souths when they face the Penrith Panthers at Centrebet stadium. Join us for live scores and commentary from 3.00pm AEST
If they are any hope of playing finals football this season, the Roosters simply must win their remaining seven matches, starting today against wooden spoon contenders the Panthers.
But winning matches has proved difficult for Sydney this season, even when they are playing close to their best.
Against South Sydney on Monday night, the Roosters squandered a 10-point lead with barely a minute remaining, and eventually lost 24-22 in a match that dealt a hammer blow to their ambitions of a top eight finish.
Such a loss would cripple the confidence of any NRL side, let alone a struggling outfit like the Roosters.
Sydney’s confidence levels though must be high today if they are any hope of bouncing back with a win against Penrith.
The Panthers were competitive against the Tigers last week and will cause Sydney severe problems if the chooks fail to muscle up and play with the intensity that should have seen them secure a win against the Rabbitohs on Monday night.
Prediction
For 79 minutes against South Sydney, the Roosters played with plenty of enthusiasm and showcased that they have the potential to match any side in the NRL.
Up front, the Roosters possess a mobile and physical forward pack that managed to get the better of their more fancied Rabbitohs counterparts.
The likes of Martin Kennedy, Boyd Cordner, Aiden Guerra and Mose Masoe played strongly on Monday night and will need to do so again if they are to match an imposing Panthers pack.
Despite getting beaten by the Tigers last week, Penrith forwards Luke Lewis, Sam McKendry, Tim Grant and Shane Shackleton performed well and will fancy their chances of getting on top of a Roosters pack that can lose its way when outmuscled.
The problem for the Panthers however remains their inability to put opposition to the sword.
Penrith halves Travis Burns and Luke Walsh went missing on numerous occasions against the Tigers last week, particularly in the second half where the Panthers had many chances to post points.
If the Panthers are to win today, Burns and Walsh need to dictate proceedings and demand possession whenever Penrith are on the attack.
With no love lost between these two sides since the 2003 grand final, the Panthers and Roosters should be favoured to play out a close contest.
With Sydney still a chance of playing finals football however, the Roosters may do just enough to emerge with a scrappy but valuable victory.
Roosters by 4
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7:18pm
Matt said | 7:18pm | Report comment
Anyone know the end penalty count? Was up to 18 penalties when I stopped watching in the 70th minute.
4:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:49pm | Report comment
In one of the worst quality games of football this season, the Panthers emerge with a 28-16 win against the Roosters. Both teams gave away many penalties today and both were untidy in possession. The best moment of the match came when Jennings raced away to score a good try on the back of a great offload by Robinson, who was very strong upfront. Penrith just wanted it more today and the Roosters once again failed to get up for this contest after suffering a deflating loss on monday night against South Sydney. Season 2012 I think is over now for the Roosters while the Panthers move away from the Eels in the race for the wooden spoon. Walsh, Jennings, Grant and Robinson were the best on field from either side today. Thanks for joining us and we look forward to your company next time on The Roar
Panthers 28
Roosters 16
4:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:46pm | Report comment
FULLTIME:
Panthers 28
Roosters 16
4:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:45pm | Report comment
79′ – Just a minute remains in one of the ugliest games of football you will see this season. Only the Eels and Knights earlier in the year was worse. Penrith however won’t mind because they will attain the win. Roosters season over now.
Panthers 28
Roosters 16
4:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:44pm | Report comment
78′ – Robinson has been terrific for the Panthers here as he finds Uiasele who is tackled into touch….
Panthers 28
Roosters 16
4:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:44pm | Report comment
78′ – Simmons get possession back as the Roosters fumble the football and the Panthers will go back on the attack
Panthers 28
Roosters 16
4:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:43pm | Report comment
77′ – Panthers with great field position now despite being a man down after Burns was sent off for a high shot. Roosters get possession back however and need a length of the field try to make things interesting
Panthers 28
Roosters 16
4:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:41pm | Report comment
75′ – Roosters now return the football as they keep the football alive. Kenny-Dowall however loses possession and the Panthers should do enough to hold on here
Panthers 28
Roosters 16
4:40pm
jack said | 4:40pm | Report comment
I will have to watch replays when i get home, the one thing i would say is Inglis definalty was not intentional if somone does it with malice that should be a long stint on sidelines
4:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:39pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Anasta misses
Panthers 28
Roosters 16
4:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:39pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Nuuausala finds Minichiello and he scores for the Roosters! Hope is alive
Panthers 28
Roosters 16
4:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:38pm | Report comment
It wasn’t good Jack. Pretty deliberate. Kennedy is alright though.
Panthers 28
Roosters 12
4:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:37pm | Report comment
72′ – Uiasele taps the football dead and the Roosters get a repeat set here but need to score very soon here…..
Panthers 28
Roosters 12
4:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:36pm | Report comment
SEND OFF – Burns is sent off here for a high shot on Kennedy. Deliberate high shot from Burns.
Panthers 28
Roosters 12
4:36pm
jack said | 4:36pm | Report comment
WOW WTF must of been bad
4:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:35pm | Report comment
70′ – Roosters with another penalty here and they remain on the attack and need to score now to have any hope of a miracle comeback. There could be a sent off here for a high shot……
Panthers 28
Roosters 12
4:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:34pm | Report comment
70′ – Where to for the Roosters here? Very poor performance but they recover possession from the short kickoff. Roosters on the attack.
Panthers 28
Roosters 12
4:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:33pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Walsh converts
Panthers 28
Roosters 12
Roosters were robbed with the forward pass call earlier but they once again show their inability to defend a tough call. Very tough afternoon for the chooks today. Penrith once again on top over their rivals.
4:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:31pm | Report comment
TRY PANTHERS – Tighe with brilliant footwork and that’s the ball game now! Tighe scores!
Panthers 26
Roosters 12
4:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:30pm | Report comment
66′ – Minichiello with a forward pass inside to Aubusson but that was a tight call there. Terrible call from the referee and the Panthers are off the hook. Huge call there.
Panthers 22
Roosters 12
4:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:29pm | Report comment
Coote with a kick into the ingoal and Anasta recovers well and secures a 20 metre tap. Important defence from the Roosters there.
Panthers 22
Roosters 12
4:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:28pm | Report comment
64′ – Walsh produces an intercept and he gets possession back for the Panthers on the halfway. Penrith with another try should seal the win here
Panthers 22
Roosters 12
4:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:27pm | Report comment
63′ – Penrith now concede the penalty for a bad play the ball and the Roosters are back on the attack. Big moment there for the chooks….
Panthers 22
Roosters 12
4:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:27pm | Report comment
62′ – Penalty to the Panthers here as Anasta is penalised for obstruction and that’s a killer blow landed there to the Roosters. Disorganised from the Roosters here and not what they needed
Panthers 22
Roosters 12
4:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:25pm | Report comment
61′ – Kingston kicks and he finds touch and the Roosters will get the scrum 30 out from their own line. Roosters have just woken up a bit here and their body language is positive
Panthers 22
Roosters 12
4:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:24pm | Report comment
60′ – Kenny-Dowall with a nice run here as the Roosters reach Penrith territory. Roosters with some momentum here as they finally wake up and play football. Anasta with a bomb and Mansour taps the football backwards and Penrith get possession back. Tight call there
Panthers 22
Roosters 12
4:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:23pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts and its 22-12 now Penrith. Not over yet.
Panthers 22
Roosters 12
4:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:22pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Guerra to Cordner and he charges into a gapping hole and scores! Roosters needed that!
Panthers 22
Roosters 10
4:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:21pm | Report comment
Yeah Jack its frustrating. Consistency is not the Roosters trademark that’s for sure. They are so on and off every week.
Panthers 22
Roosters 6
4:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:21pm | Report comment
57′ – Roosters win a penalty for the first time in a while and the Roosters will go on the attack and need to score just to get some life back into this contest
Panthers 22
Roosters 6
4:20pm
jack said | 4:20pm | Report comment
not sure how they played so well last week against a heavy weight last week and so badly this week… season over
4:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:20pm | Report comment
56′ – Long afternoon in store for the Roosters now as the Panthers begin to enjoy themselves at home. Penrith now lose the football as the Roosters produce a short restart and will get the scrum. Walsh lost possession there
Panthers 22
Roosters 6
4:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:19pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Walsh converts
Panthers 22
Roosters 6
Jennings in full flight is a joy to watch but Robinson produced a great offload there. Roosters not in this now and this could get ugly.
4:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:17pm | Report comment
TRY PANTHERS – Jennings races away and he beats Minichiello one on one who scores!
Panthers 20
Roosters 6
4:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:16pm | Report comment
53′ – Roosters with some field position now as Pearce goes high but Minichiello loses the football forward and Uiasele recovers the football. Scrappy from the Roosters here
Panthers 16
Roosters 6
4:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:16pm | Report comment
52′ – Jennings in a gap here and he tries to finds Coote but the fullback loses possession. Roosters survive yet again but they are holding on just here
Panthers 16
Roosters 6
4:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:14pm | Report comment
51′ – Walsh has dictated play thus far in the second half. Pearce however has recovered possession as the Roosters produce a short line drop-out. Aubusson now loses the football however and the Panthers will go back on the attack. Not what the Roosters needed after producing a good play just moments earlier
Panthers 16
Roosters 6
4:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:13pm | Report comment
50′ – Roosters need the next try here but they are just looking flat here. Penrith with all the energy as they make strong yardage. Walsh with a kick and Minichiello takes the football dead and the Panthers go the length of the field to secure a repeat set.
Panthers 16
Roosters 6
4:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:11pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Walsh converts
Panthers 16
Roosters 6
Roosters just not on song today and are looking flat. Penrith are taking advantage and are on course for another win against their rivals.
4:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:10pm | Report comment
TRY PANTHERS – Tighe finds Simmons with a sloppy ball but its good enough and Simmons scores!
Panthers 14
Roosters 6
4:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:09pm | Report comment
46′ – Walsh with a kick to the air and Henry takes the football on the full and the Roosters concede the line drop out.
Panthers 10
Roosters 6
4:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:08pm | Report comment
44′ – Masoe with a big charge puts Shackleton on his back. Great moment there and power by Masoe. Mansour now returns the football and he beats several defenders and wins another penalty for the Panthers.
Panthers 10
Roosters 6
4:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:06pm | Report comment
43′ – Kingston finds Walsh but the Panthers lose possession and the Roosters yet again survive in defence. Penrith do struggle to put teams to the sword in good field position.
Panthers 10
Roosters 6
4:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:05pm | Report comment
41′ – Roosters with another error here and the Panthers with a chance to put the bondi boys to the sword here
Panthers 10
Roosters 6
4:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:04pm | Report comment
41′ – Grant with a run toward the halfway as Walsh kicks deep and finds Henry who returns now for the Roosters. Henry has been solid tonight
Panthers 10
Roosters 6
4:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:03pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Panthers with possession
Panthers 10
Roosters 6
3:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:50pm | Report comment
In a scrappy contest, the Panthers take a four point lead against the Roosters here. Roosters have once again been their own worst enemies with scrappy handling and ill discipline. The Panthers however are only four infront and if the Roosters can click, they should have enough points to win this. The Panthers will fancy their chances but they have failed to really put the Roosters to the sword.
Panthers 10
Roosters 6
3:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:48pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Walsh misses. Roosters ill discipline once again costs them dearly yet again.
HALFTIME:
Panthers 10
Roosters 6
3:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:47pm | Report comment
TRY PANTHERS – Coote races away and he finds Robinson who scores right on halftime! Body blow for the Roosters
Panthers 10
Roosters 6
3:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:46pm | Report comment
39′ – Mansour gets the football and is thrown into touch but the Roosters concede the penalty for going on with the tackle. Panthers back on the attack with just seconds remaining. Penrith with another penalty now
Panthers 6
Roosters 6
3:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:45pm | Report comment
38′ – Roosters needed to hit back because they have looked flat this afternoon but remain level against Penrith. Pearce with a kick now and Mansour gets to the football but the Roosters push him back well. Great chase Roosters
Panthers 6
Roosters 6
3:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:44pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts
Panthers 6
Roosters 6
3:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:44pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Kenny-Dowall just gets the football down and the Roosters finally hit back!
Panthers 6
Roosters 4
3:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:43pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Second phase play by the Roosters here sees Kenny-Dowall race in and score. Checking for grounding?
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:42pm | Report comment
36′ – Roosters on the attack now but Pearce’s grubber goes dead despite the best efforts from Minichiello to ground the football. Mansour actually batted the football dead and the Roosters will actually get a repeat set here
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:41pm | Report comment
34′ – This match remains an arm wrestle as Penrith reach the halfway. Walsh runs now and kicks and finds Leilua on the full yet again. Roosters now start a set in decent field position
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:39pm | Report comment
33′ – Cordner with a good run here as Pearce kicks deep and he finds touch deep in Panthers territory. Roosters now need to muscle up here
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:38pm | Report comment
32′ – Sorry it was Burns who was placed on report for Penrith not Newton. Panthers now make it toward the halfway here as Coote kicks deep and finds Leilua who returns now
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:37pm | Report comment
30′ – Henry looked to have scored here but a pass is ruled forward and Henry’s try is dissallowed. Pearce with the forward pass there but it was tight….
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:35pm | Report comment
30′ – Penrith penalised for a chicken wing tackle here on Masoe and the Roosters will go back on the attack here. Need to score a try here as Newton is on report
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:34pm | Report comment
29′ – Walsh with a long kick and Kenny-Dowall returns possession. This game has failed to reach any great heights with both teams playing like their position on the NRL ladder
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:33pm | Report comment
28′ – Guerra now kicks on the last and Mansour returns possession. Roosters again lose their way on the last tackle and Penrith just have all the answers here
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:32pm | Report comment
27′ – Panthers with another good set here as Walsh puts in a grubber kick but Henry takes the football well and makes it back into the field of play
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:31pm | Report comment
26′ – Friend with a kick into the in-goal but no one was aware he was kicking the football and the Roosters concede another easy 20 metre tap. several Roosters attackers not on the same page here
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:30pm | Report comment
25′ – Panthers with a great set here as Tighe and Jennings go on strong runs. Henry however regathers possession as he defuses another bomb. Roosters still in this as they win another penalty.
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:28pm | Report comment
24′ – Kenny-Dowall with a kick back in field and Mansour does well to let the football go dead and the Panthers win the 20 metre tap. Roosters once again losing their way in attack
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:27pm | Report comment
23′ – And the Roosters win a penalty. Finally!. Roosters on the attack
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:27pm | Report comment
22′ – Henry takes the football very well here and they win the 20 metre tap. Big take there. Good bomb by Walsh
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:26pm | Report comment
21′ – Penrith get six to go here as the football goes loose. Roosters putting themselves under unnecessary pressure here
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:25pm | Report comment
20′ – Pearce with a kick and its a good one as the football does not go dead. Penrith start a set deep in their own half
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:24pm | Report comment
19′ – Coote inside ball to Mansour but he loses possession and the Roosters dodge another bullet here. Mansour was going to score there had he held on to possession. Roosters already behind 5 nil in the penalty count.
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:25pm
jack said | 3:25pm | Report comment
i can already see the post match spray form coach. No accountability bad coach right there
3:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:23pm | Report comment
18′ – Pearce with a kick now and Simmons returns well as he beats several defenders and wins the penalty for Penrith. Panthers now starting to dominate here.
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:22pm | Report comment
18′ – Walsh with a kick now and Minichiello fields possession and is tackled by some solid Panthers chase
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:22pm | Report comment
17′ – Cordner with an offload and Pearce finds Leilua out wide but Uiasele with a terrific tackle out wide and the Panthers win the scrum.
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:21pm | Report comment
16′ – Newton loses the football and the Roosters with another chance to post points here. Roosters just need to calm things down here. Too chaotic at the moment.
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:20pm | Report comment
14′ – Roosters once again starting from behind today. Penrith fail to recover the football from the kickoff and the Roosters are right on the attack. Roosters now fail to make them pay as Henry loses the football and Kingston is let off the hook with his error. Roosters composure not evident thus far
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
3:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:18pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Walsh converts and its 6 nil Penrith.
Panthers 6
Roosters 0
Pearce’s clearing kick was a shocker and it allowed the Panthers to go back on the attack and this time Tighe makes them pay.
3:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:17pm | Report comment
TRY PANTHERS – Tighe grounds a great Walsh grubber and the Panthers hit the lead!
Panthers 4
Roosters 0
3:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:17pm | Report comment
Maybe you are right Jack.
12′ – Pearce with a very poor kick and the Panthers are on the halfway already. Penrith back on the attack
Panthers 0
Roosters 0
3:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:15pm | Report comment
11′ – Penrith get two penalties in a row here and the Panthers remain right on the attack. Roosters once again leaving discipline at home. Tighe then beats several defenders and looked destined to score but has lost the football! Try gone begging for the Panthers!
Panthers 0
Roosters 0
3:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:14pm | Report comment
9′ – Mansour with a good run here as Walsh kicks and the football sits in the in-goal area and Henry is tackled inside and the Panthers chase well and get the line drop-out. Great kick by Walsh here
Panthers 0
Roosters 0
3:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:12pm | Report comment
7′ – Anasta with another bomb here and Uiasele takes the football very well and the Panthers recover possession. Roosters just getting the better of territory
Panthers 0
Roosters 0
3:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:11pm | Report comment
6′ – Penrith on the halfway here as Walsh kicks deep and finds Henry who returns possession now. Kingston and Plum tackle him well
Panthers 0
Roosters 0
3:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:10pm | Report comment
5′ – Roosters with an error there as Hargreaves loses the football. Roosters let the Panthers off the hook
Panthers 0
Roosters 0
3:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:10pm | Report comment
5′ – Pearce with a kick but the Panthers touch the football and fail to recover possession. Roosters get six again
Panthers 0
Roosters 0
3:08pm
jack said | 3:08pm | Report comment
Has anyone noticed that the roosters coach complains more about refs then any other in comp?
Might be where there ill disapline comes from
3:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:08pm | Report comment
3′ – Anasta with a bomb now and Mansour spills the football and the Roosters will get the scrum and go on the attack. Anasta has always put up good bombs throughout his career. Mansour not at his best there
Panthers 0
Roosters 0
3:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:07pm | Report comment
2′ – Jennings loses possession now and the Roosters recover the football. Jennings ran around like a headless chook for a while and lost his way in attack
Panthers 0
Roosters 0
3:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:06pm | Report comment
1′ – Roosters into Penrith territory here as Pearce kicks deep and finds Uiasele who is wrapped up but the Panthers win the penalty here straight away. Ill discipline has been a huge problem for the Roosters this year
Panthers 0
Roosters 0
3:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:04pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Roosters with possession
Panthers 0
Roosters 0
3:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:03pm | Report comment
It will be very interesting to see how the Roosters bounce back today. They did bounce back well earlier against Newcastle after losing to the Dragons. Can they repeat?
Panthers 0
Roosters 0
2:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:53pm | Report comment
Its do or die for the Roosters today as they clash against the Panthers. Its raining heavily here as both teams finish their warm-ups. Good afternoon and welcome to this live blog covering the clash between Sydney and Penrith. Luke Lewis is out for the Panthers just days after signing with Cronulla. The Roosters however will have to muscle up if they are defeat Penrith at home. The Panthers have been dissapointing this season but always love beating Sydney. The Roosters simply must win to keep their faint finals hopes alive. With Pearce and Smith however in the news for the wrong reasons, it will be interesting to see how they cope today. Please leave your thoughts on the match as it happens.
2:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:46pm | Report comment
Moga will not play today following his grandmother’s passing. Adam Henry takes his place on the wing for the Roosters. Lama Tasi is also out. Brad Takairangi comes in.
Coote named at five-eighth for Penrith, Travis Burns to the bench. Lewis and Weston are out for Penrith. Big losses there.