Panthers
28
Match Complete
Raiders
12
| N. Cleary |  | 79 | ||
| 65 |  | J. Croker | ||
| 64 |  | C. Nicoll-Klokstad | ||
| N. Cleary | | 56 | ||
| 47 | | J. Croker | ||
| 46 | | C. Nicoll-Klokstad | ||
| N. Cleary | | 40 | ||
| B. Naden | | 39 | ||
| N. Cleary | | 36 | ||
| S. Crichton | | 34 | ||
| N. Cleary | | 18 | ||
| L. Martin | | 16 | ||
| N. Cleary | | 12 | ||
| V. Kikau | | 10 |
| 4 | Tries | 2 | ||
| 4 | Conversions | 2 | ||
| 2 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
The ladder-leading Penrith Panthers face their biggest test in some time against Canberra Raiders at Panthers Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores from 7:35pm (AEST).
The Panthers enter tonight’s clash riding an eight-game winning streak that began with a stirring 21-14 win over the Melbourne Storm – whom they sit one point above in first place. While the rest of the opposition they’ve defeated since haven’t been as impressive, they’ve already claimed the scalp of the Roosters earlier this year.
The Raiders continue to put up spirited performances and narrow victories too. A nightmare month that saw them play the Storm, Roosters, Rabbitohs and Cowboys (away) could have finished them off. Instead, they’ve won three in a row and sit outside the top four on points differential alone – setting the scene for this match to be a classic.
Penrith dropped both of their matches against Canberra last season, but had won the previous four meetings. Penrith have also won eight of their last nine matches at Panthers Stadium – but the only team to beat them in that stretch was the Raiders.
Game information
Kick-off: 7:35pm (AEST)
Venue: Panthers Stadium, Sydney
TV: Fox Sports
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel, NRL Live Pass
Teams
Panthers
1. Caleb Aekins, 2. Josh Mansour, 3. Brent Naden, 4. Stephen Crichton, 5. Malakai Watene-Zelezniak, 6. Jarome Luai, 7. Nathan Cleary, 8. James Tamou, 9. Apisai Koroisau, 10. James Fisher-Harris, 11. Villame Kikau, 12. Liam Martin, 13. Isaah Yeo
Bench/Reserves: 14. Tyrone May, 15. Spencer Leniu, 16. Moses Leota, 17. Zane Tetevano, 18. Mitch Kenny, 19. Matt Burton, 20. Billy Burns, 21. Daine Laurie
Raiders
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Jordan Rapana, 3. Jarrod Croker, 4. Curtis Scott, 5. Nick Cotric, 6. Jack Wighton, 7. George Williams, 8. Josh Papalii, 9. Siliva Havili, 10. Dunamis Lui, 11. John Bateman, 12. Elliott Whitehead, 13. Hudson Young
Bench/Reserves: 14. Tom Starling, 15. Joseph Tapine, 16. Ryan Sutton, 17. Corey Harawira-Naera, 18. Sam Williams, 19. Michael Oldfield, 20. Kai O’Donnell, 21. Matt Frawley
Muzz
Guest
I can see where you're coming from. I almost went to bed. It takes plenty to keep us engaged these days. 007 Sutton
edward
Guest
John F Kennedy after Bay of Pigs
edward
Guest
Nice refing in the second half to try and make a game of it - yet still he will get a big game next week...
csps
Roar Rookie
I would rather Raynolds than Pearce.
Muzz
Guest
Congrats and well done Panthers. I don't think Bellamy or Robbo will be too worried.
Stormy
Roar Rookie
He's super determined when heading towards that goal line though, Jackaroo.
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Stormy
Roar Rookie
Congratulations Panthers, great 1st half. Not quite so pretty once the Raiders decided to compete.
Jackaroo
Roar Rookie
CNK is just too passive competing for the high ball. If his finger is bothering him he shouldn't be playing.
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
Well done Panthers, too good.
Muzz
Guest
No sh it Sherlock. Be grateful for the series win.
Jackaroo
Roar Rookie
While Cleary is only 22 he is a fairly experienced first grader. Has played Origin and several finals matches. It makes sense he is hitting his sweet spot.
Muzz
Guest
He was outstanding in game 3.
Jackaroo
Roar Rookie
Pearce only played for NSW last year because Cleary was injured.
Jackaroo
Roar Rookie
I know the Raiders are missing players - mainly forwards - but there is a serious lack of point scoring and direction in attack.
Pedro
Guest
What do you mean anymore?
Muzz
Guest
What a kick! I don't think NSW needs Pearce anymore.
Stormy
Roar Rookie
I realise the Raiders had trouble under the high ball early, but, is that a reason not to attempt to catch them now? Just don't understand just waiting for the ball to bounce.
Renegade
Roar Guru
The sharks have been ordinary defensively all year though so it’s not a reason to take credit away from the panthers in that game.
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