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Penrith Panthers vs North Queensland Cowboys highlights: Cowboys outdo Panthers

9th April, 2016
Venue: Pepper Stadium
Kickoff: 7:30pm
TV: FOX Sports Live
Betting: Panthers $2.20; Cowboys $1.67

Panthers
1. Matt Moylan
2. Josh Mansour
3. Waqa Blake
4. Peta Hiku
5. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
6. Te Maire Martin
7. Jamie Soward
8. Sam McKendry
9. Peter Wallace
10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
11. Bryce Cartwright
12. Isaah Yeo
13. Trent Merrin
14. Tyrone Peachey
15. Leilani Latu
16. Suaia Matagi
17. James Fisher-Harris
18. Elijah Taylor
19. Jeremy Latimore

Cowboys
1. Lachlan Coote
2. Kyle Feldt
3. Justin O’Neill
4. Javid Bowen
5. Antonio Winterstein
6. Michael Morgan
7. Johnathan Thurston
8. Matthew Scott
9. Jake Granville
10. James Tamou
11. Gavin Cooper
12. Ethan Lowe
13. Jason Taumalolo
14. Rory Kostjasyn
15. John Asiata
16. Scott Bolton
17. Ben Hannant
The Cowboys were exposed without Thurston's leadership. (AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy)
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Match result:

The Cowboys have used a late try from Kyle Feldt to outlast the Panthers 23-18 at Pepper Stadium. The Panthers grabbed an early lead in the second half, with a try from Trent Merrin giving them a 16-12 lead, before a Jamie Soward penalty goal took the lead out to six.

That would do it for the Panthers though, as the Cowboys got a try from Gavin Cooper to tie the game, before Lachlan Coote sunk a field goal to put them ahead with 7 minutes remaining.

Jamie Soward missed a tying attempt with two minutes remaining, and the Cowboys scored the sealing try off the ensuing set.

Final score
Panthers 18
Cowboys 23

Match preview:

The Penrith Panthers played their ‘get out of jail free’ card last weekend, but they’ll need an even better performance this weekend against the North Queensland Cowboys. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:30pm.

It really was the great escape last weekend for the Panthers, as they scored two tries in the last four minutes, including Bryce Cartwright’s siren-beater on the last play of the game. They were helped by a bunker overturn towards the end of that match, but it’s hard to take any kind of credit away from them. Bryce Cartwright was the Panthers’ best in that game with 154 metres and two line breaks.

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The Cowboys had a big win last week, downing the Dragons 36-0 in Townsville. It was close for much of the first half, but four second-half tries saw North Queensland race away. Ethan Lowe and Gavin Cooper performed well in that match, and will look to continue that form into this dangerous clash.

The Panthers have named an unchanged 17, but Suaia Matagi and Elijah Taylor have both been added to an extended bench. Matt Moylan will captain the side, while Peter Wallace will remain at hooker with Te Maire Martin keeping his spot in the halves. Elijah Taylor and Jeremy Latimore would be the two expected to drop off the bench.

The Cowboys have a habit of naming unchanged sides, and that’s exactly what they are for this weekend. Kane Linnett still isn’t right to return, so Javid Bowen retains his spot in the centres.

The Cowboys will start as warm favourites in this clash, and a look at the team sheets would suggest a gulf in class between the two sides. The halves pairing in particular looks to be a lopsided battle. However, if the Panthers’ halves can play out a draw, they could lead their team to an upset victory.

Prediction
I’m not brave enough to tip against the premiers, although I think this will stay close.

Cowboys by 8

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