North Queensland Cowboys
20
Match Complete
Penrith Panthers
26
| 70 |  | N. Cleary | ||
| V. Holmes |  | 61 | ||
| J. Nanai |  | 60 | ||
| K. Finefeuiaki | | 54 | ||
| V. Holmes | | 49 | ||
| V. Holmes | | 48 | ||
| 44 | | N. Cleary | ||
| 43 | | L. Martin | ||
| 39 | | N. Cleary | ||
| 39 | | P. Alamoti | ||
| 35 | | N. Cleary | ||
| 33 | | D. Edwards | ||
| S. Valemei | | 14 | ||
| 4 | | N. Cleary | ||
| 2 | | B. To'o |
| 4 | Tries | 4 | ||
| 2 | Conversions | 4 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Nathan Cleary makes his long-awaited return as the Panthers take on the Cowboys in Townsville. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:35pm (AEST).
Game information
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Kick-off: 7:35pm (AEST)
TV: Fox League
Streaming: Kayo Sports, Foxtel
Odds: Cowboys $3.40, Panthers $1.32 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Tomas Chester 5. Semi Valemei 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Griffin Neame 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Jake Granville 15. Jason Taumalolo 16. Sam McIntyre 17. Thomas Mikaele 18. Viliami Vailea 19. Jack Gosiewski 20. Marly Bitungane 21. Jamal Shibasaki 22. Jake Clifford
Todd Payten said he could swing the axe at the selection table after their Shark Park smash-up but has stuck to the side that lost.
Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Taylan May 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Daine Laurie 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Luke Garner 18. Matt Eisenhuth 19. Paul Alamoti 20. Brad Schneider 21. Mavrik Geyer 22. Tyrone Peachey
Nathan Cleary is back, so Brad Schneider goes to the reserves. Paul Alamoti also drops back to allow Taylan May a return.
NQR
Roar Rookie
Watching the game live you certainly see the line speed and split marker exploited to the maximum. It’s an extremely well drilled defensive strategy.
up in the north
Roar Rookie
Look forward to the replay. I have to admit I had zero interest in seeing the boys getting humiliated so I'm really pleased they dug deep and had a go.
Albo
Roar Rookie
There was not much in that one ! Cows probably beat any other team tonight ! The Panthers experience and defence just held them ! The Cows backrowers were huge after being quiet to date ! Panthers needed some try savers to hold them out !
R N
Roar Rookie
Yep... good to see Nanai getting back to his best. Holmes hands and Drinkwater being Drinkwater are still of concern!
Full Credit to the Boys
Roar Rookie
And now we know why Penrith wouldn’t pay over for Sunia. I give you one word – ALAMOTI! They are going to have two To’o’s, with one bigger and faster and just 20 years old.
R N
Roar Rookie
All the best to young Chester! Hope hammy not a bad one!
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Best we have played for a very long time RN.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Shame we couldn't quite get there but well done fellas . They are an incredible defensive side and we just couldn't overcome it in the end. Neame, JT 13 , Tommy , Nanai, and Finefuiaki were all huge for us. 2 very soft trys we gave them as well. Onwards .
R N
Roar Rookie
Well done Panthers, too good. Semi drop & Drinkwater interception made a big difference! Well done Cows, that's a better game than some of your wins!
Brendon Waldron
Roar Pro
That intercept right on half time, the period of the game where Penrith kill you, you just don't know you're dead yet...
Nat
Roar Guru
Good defence won the game. Well done Pennies.
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
And I almost changed my tip to the Cows, I actually thought that would be a good move but procrastinated too long. Lucky me, but close. Congrats Penrith, going great guns. Commiserations Cowboys, a better showing tonight.
Dodgy Dragons
Roar Rookie
Unlucky Cowboys, well played in the 2nd half soooo close.
Sharife24
Roar Rookie
Great game. Geez that was too close for comfort. Cowboys unlucky; really turned up for the 2nd half
Brendon Waldron
Roar Pro
Of course it would come down to that dude's hands...
Albo
Roar Rookie
Panthers have just had no ball this second half! Gutsy win !
Glory Bound
Roar Rookie
Sin-bin Cleary!!
R N
Roar Rookie
AI is getting good Jimmmy!
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Has to be Holmes or Tommy.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Drinkwater made a tackle ( or was that a digatally altered image)