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Penrith Panthers
36
Match Complete
Canberra Raiders
6
N. Cleary | 73 | |||
V. Kikau | 72 | |||
N. Cleary | 69 | |||
T. May | 67 | |||
N. Cleary | 59 | |||
S. Crichton | 55 | |||
N. Cleary | 36 | |||
N. Cleary | 33 | |||
I. Yeo | 32 | |||
18 | B. Schneider | |||
17 | J. Tapine | |||
N. Cleary | 15 | |||
S. Crichton | 13 |
5 | Tries | 1 | ||
5 | Conversions | 1 | ||
1 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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Round 7 of the NRL Premiership continues this afternoon when the Penrith Panthers take on the Canberra Raiders at BlueBet Stadium in Penrith. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 4.05pm AEST.
To win this weekend, not only do Canberra need to beat a team that is widely tipped to go back to back. They also need to break the Penrith Panthers 20 game winning streak at home. It’s not an easy assignment.
The Broncos went into last Friday night’s game against the Panthers full of hope, after they pushed the Roosters to the brink the week before. Penrith’s 40-12 win was a fair reflection of the gulf between the two teams.
The Penrith pack are, in all likelihood, the best in the competition. If they even just achieve parity up front, Nathan Cleary’s kicking game pins the opposition down and they slowly pick you apart. It’s clinical.
Ivan Cleary is lucky enough to be able to name the same 17 for the 4th consecutive week.
Let’s be honest, Canberra were diabolical last Thursday night. To give up a 12 point half time lead at home against the Cowboys bordered on the inexcusable. Certainly, Ricky Stuart felt that way.
Some of the team are either lacking in confidence or are not prepared to put in the effort. The Raiders are a better team on paper than what they are delivering on the field. They need to start to change that.
Ricky Stuart has made some changes, with Jordan Rapana starting at fullback in place of Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad. Xavier Savage getting a start on the wing. Harry Rushton debuts from the bench with Emre Guler going back to the reserves.
Prediction
After a poor performance, teams tend to bounce back and we can expect the same of the Raiders.
Will that be enough to upset the Panthers at home?
For Canberra fans, the answer is sadly no.
Penrith Panthers by 20.
Kick-off: 4:05pm AEST
Venue: BlueBet Stadium
TV/Stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel, Nine Network
Betting: Panthers $1.12, Raiders $6.50 – odds via PlayUp
Penrith
1. Dylan Edwards 2. Charlie Staines 3. Izack Tago 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Taylan May 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Matt Eisenhuth 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo
Interchange: 14. Mitch Kenny 15. Scott Sorensen 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Jaeman Salmon
Canberra
1. Jordan Rapana 2. Nick Cotric 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Semi Valemei 5. Xavier Savage 6. Jack Wighton 7. Brad Schneider 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Corey Harawira-Naera 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Ryan Sutton
Interchange: 14. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 15. Harry Rushton 16. Adam Elliott 17. Corey Horsburgh
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