Panthers
26
Match Complete
Warriors
0
| S. Crichton |  | 65 | ||
| B. Burns |  | 63 | ||
| J. Mansour | | 42 | ||
| S. Crichton | | 37 | ||
| J. Luai | | 35 | ||
| M. Burton | | 22 | ||
| S. Crichton | | 12 | ||
| M. Burton | | 11 |
| 5 | Tries | 0 | ||
| 3 | Conversions | 0 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
The Penrith Panthers might have won five of their last seven against the New Zealand Warriors, but the Kiwi side have shown they’re capable of a surprise or two this year. Join The Roar for live scores when the two teams clash at 6pm (AEST).
The Warriors’ near-faultless performance against the Dragons last week was one of the talking points of the round. They made only two (!) errors for the entire match, completing a phenomenal 46 of 48 sets. Not bad for a side everyone had down as easybeats given the challenges they’re facing this year due to the pandemic-impacted season.
Penrith will still be wondering how they didn’t snatch a win last Sunday, with the goalposts and a gutsy Newcastle side keeping them to a draw. They’ll draw some positives from their first-half play, although the way the undermanned Knights were able to come back in the second 40 may be cause for concern.
The Panthers are still without star half Nathan Cleary, who’s serving the second of his two-week suspension for breaching social distancing regulations on Anzac Day and then not coming entirely clean when found out. It will be up to Jerome Luai to step up and run the side in Cleary’s absence.
For the Warriors, it’s probably a bit much to expect another win this week. Penrith are a tougher opponent than the rudderless Dragons, and Stephen Kearney’s side aren’t going to go 46 for 48 with their completions again. Still, they showed more than enough to force other sides to not take them lightly, although losing Peta Hiku and Agnatius Paasi to a rib injury and suspension respectively will make things tricky.
Game information
Kick-off: 6pm (AEST)
Venue: Campbelltown Stadium
TV: Fox Sports
Online: Kayo Sports, Foxtel, NRL Live Pass
Teams
Panthers
1. Caleb Aekins, 2. Josh Mansour, 3. Dean Whare, 4. Stephen Crichton, 5. Brian To’o, 6. Matt Burton, 7. Jarome Luai, 8. James Tamou (c), 9. Apisai Koroisau, 10. James Fisher-Harris, 11. Villame Kikau, 12. Kurt Capewell, 13. Isaah Yeo
Bench/Reserves: 14. Mitch Kenny, 15. Zane Tetevano, 16. Moses Leota, 17. Liam Martin, 18. Brent Naden, 19. Billy Burns, 20. Jack Hetherington, 21. Charlie Staines
Warriors
1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c), 2. Patrick Herbert, 3. Karl Lawton, 4. Gerard Beale, 5. Ken Maumalo, 6. Kodi Nikorima, 7. Blake Green, 8. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, 9. Wayde Egan, 10. Adam Blair, 11. Eliesa Katoa, 12. Tohu Harris, 13. Isaiah Papali’i
Bench/Reserves: 14. Jack Murchie, 15. Poasa Faamausili, 16. King Vuniyayawa, 17. Josh Curran, 18. Chanel Harris-Tavita, 20. Hayze Perham, 21. Adam Pompey, 22. Leivaha Pulu
Admiral Ackbar
Guest
I didn’t expect this. The Warriors have gone from the penthouse to the you know what.
JGK
Roar Guru
Good see the Dragons’ form line holding up.
Monorchid
Roar Rookie
Just dropped in here at half time for the Storm-Souths game. Strewth, I didn't expect this score. Warriors gone from peacocks to feather dusters in a week. I see from the comments that the Cats had some luck, but 26-0 is a lot of luck.
aem
Guest
Honestly... the defence doesn't have much to do with this attack. It's been this way in every game - no attacking structure at all, seemingly little clue what they are doing with ball in hand. Goes to show how bad the Dragons were last week..
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
Warriors play good footy one week, then netball the following week. Schizo.
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
Panthers are a different side this week.
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
you're right, hence I'd like the Dragons to take a punt on the Walker Bros.
G Len N
Roar Rookie
Just logged in. Another blow out score?
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Yeah, same last night . Not sure what's going on.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
I reckon you just have to take a chance on someone new. Not an old boy but someone with with a bit of an apprenticeship. Same ole, same ole , won't work imo.
The Roar on Lockdown budget cuts? No blogger tonight
Sorry? How was that not given a try to Herbert? I guess Penrith when its going for yuh, its going for yuh. Methinks the Blue Mountain Boys have used up all their luck this week.
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
Stephen Kearney joining Mary, Pay and Sebes on the unemployed line soon. With few quality coaches available, one of these clubs better move quick.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Try for mine.
Penrith moment of truth comes next week versus Parra. I feel they will get their you know what handed to them by Parra, but well done for them tonight.
65
63
Nat
Roar Guru
Ha, one of the very few props that can keep his kicking licence.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Yeah fair call. Regardless of the score though Penrith have been a mile better in this one.
Too much defending with all the rubbish penalties. But I will grant you, they do need a lot more attack.. I disagree about the Panthers. First three tries pure oportunistic. Last one a good one.