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The Penrith Panthers and New Zealand Warriors will be desperately trying to stay in the premiership race when they meet in the first elimination final of the 2018 NRL finals series. The clash will start at 5:30pm (AEST) on Saturday, September 8 at ANZ Stadium.
The two sides only met a fortnight ago and on that occasion, the Warriors ran away 36-16 victors. But only two months prior, the Panthers recorded a 36-4 win.
It’s anyone’s guess as to what happens in this game. What we do know, however, is that Stephen Kearney’s men will have no problems getting up for the game given it will be the club’s first finals appearance since 2011.
It remains to be seen whether they will be overawed by the occasion or will prosper under the pressure.
The big advantage Penrith have heading into this week’s game is experienced five-eighth James Maloney.
Maloney knows exactly how to step up in the important moments and his return was a major reason for Penrith’s upset win over Melbourne last week.
Date: Saturday, September 8
Kick-off: 5:30pm (AEST)
Venue: ANZ Stadium, Homebush
TV: Live, Fox League and Nine Network
Online: Live, Foxtel App, Foxtel Now, 9Now, NRL Digital Pass
Betting: Panthers $1.71, Warriors $2.15
Overall record: Played 41, Panthers 23, Warriors 17, drawn 1
Last meeting: Round 24, Warriors 36 defeat Panthers 16 at MT Smart Stadium
Last five: Panthers 3, Warriors 2
Record at venue: Played 1, Panthers 1, Warriors 0
Record in finals: Never played
Referees: Matt Cecchin, Henry Perenara
Penrith Panthers
1 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 2 Josh Mansour, 3 Waqa Blake, 4 Tyrone Peachey, 5 Christian Crichton, 6 James Maloney, 7 Nathan Cleary, 8 Trent Merrin 9 Sione Katoa, 10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard, 11 Villame Kikau, 12 Isaah Yeo, 13 James Fisher-Harris
Interchange: 14 Tyrone May, 15 Moses Leota, 16 Corey Harawira-Naera, 17 James Tamou, 18 Wayde Egan, 19 Jack Hetherington, 20 Tyrone Phillips, 21 Kaide Ellis
New Zealand Warriors
1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 2 David Fusitu’a, 3 Peta Hiku, 4 Solomone Kata, 5 Ken Maumalo, 6 Blake Green, 7 Shaun Johnson, 8 James Gavet, 9 Issac Luke, 10 Agnatius Paasi, 11 Adam Blair, 12 Tohu Harris, 13 Simon Mannering
Interchange: 14 Jazz Tevaga, 15 Isaiah Papali’i, 16 Bunty Afoa, 17 Gerard Beale, 18 Leivaha Pulu, 20 Mason Lino, 21 Chris Satae, 22 Karl Lawton
Here at The Roar we will have you covered throughout the entire finals series. Make sure to check out our website for live scores and a blog of Saturday’s elimination final.
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