Penrith Panthers
26
Match Complete
Parramatta Eels
18
| I. Tago |  | 54 | ||
| N. Cleary |  | 53 | ||
| S. Turuva | | 52 | ||
| 39 | | C. Gutherson | ||
| 38 | | J. Hopgood | ||
| S. Turuva | | 27 | ||
| 23 | | C. Gutherson | ||
| 21 | | S. Lane | ||
| N. Cleary | | 17 | ||
| M. Leota | | 15 | ||
| N. Cleary | | 11 | ||
| D. Edwards | | 10 | ||
| 3 | | M. Moses | ||
| 2 | | J. Lussick |
| 5 | Tries | 3 | ||
| 3 | Conversions | 3 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
The Penrith Panthers host the Parramatta Eels in Friday Night Footy. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 8pm AEST.
Parramatta star Mitch Moses insists Penrith remain the hardest team to beat in the NRL, despite the Eels being the only side to have a winning regular-season record over the Panthers this decade.
Parramatta’s ability to trouble the three-time defending premiers is best summed up in their regular-season run against the Panthers, which now stands at 5-3 since the start of 2020.
The Eels’ record against the Panthers is somehow better than results against the likes of Manly (4-4), North Queensland (3-2) and perennial strugglers St George Illawarra (2-2) in the same time period.
Despite that, Moses remains adamant the Panthers are the biggest challenge for them in the competition, ahead of Friday night’s battle of the west in Penrith.
Prediction
The Panthers were below their best in losing to Melbourne last week while the Eels thrashed the Dogs in round 1. Panthers by 2
Game information
Venue: BlueBet Stadium, Sydney
Kickoff: 8pm AEST
TV: Fox League, Nine
Stream: Kayo Sports, 9Now
Odds: Panthers $1.40, Eels $2.95 – odds via PlayUp
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. Luke Garner 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Soni Luke 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Matt Eisenhuth 18. Daine Laurie 19. Matt Eisenhuth 20. Mavrik Geyer 21. Paul Alamoti 22. Brad Schneider
Eels: 1. Clint Gutherson 2. Bailey Simonsson 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Morgan Harper 5. Sean Russell 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Joey Lussick 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. J’maine Hopgood 14. Brendan Hands 15. Ryan Matterson 16. Joe Ofahengaue 17. Kelma Tuilagi 18. Ofahiki Ogden 19. Wiremu Greig 20. Luca Moretti 21. Makahesi Makatoa 22. Blaize Talagi
Good Grief
Roar Rookie
Fisher-Harris Looked out of sorts all game
Good Grief
Roar Rookie
I was very surprised when Parra recruited him.
David Holden
Roar Guru
Thanks very much for following the blog tonight. I will be back on Sunday afternoon for both games. Enjoy your weekend all
David Holden
Roar Guru
There are injury concerns for both teams with Fisher-Harris, Simonsson and Tuilagi not finishing the game. Sunia Turuva's knee buckled late but he seemed ok
David Holden
Roar Guru
For the Eels. they should be reasonably content. The loss of Simonsson early caused defensive issues with Tuilagi out of position. They showed enough to suggest they will be a force this season. They take on the Sea Eagles next weekend at Commbank
David Holden
Roar Guru
It wasn't always pretty but the Panthers won't care. Their season is off and running after a victory against their traditional rivals. They created plenty of chances tonight so have a lot of room for improvement. They may need that next weekend against the Broncos
Dwanye
Roar Rookie
Well done panthers
Gamechanger
Roar Rookie
Is not Liam Martin one of the toughest to tackle?
David Holden
Roar Guru
FULL TIME PANTHERS DEFEAT EELS 26-18
David Holden
Roar Guru
FT' No-one super keen to restart. To'o from the scrum and that will do us Panthers 26 Eels 18
Dwanye
Roar Rookie
Yeah. Really stretched them toooooo far
Tom G
Roar Rookie
Some players can be rocks or diamonds… Harper is just straight rocks :laughing:
David Holden
Roar Guru
80' Gutjherson at the line. Shift left and forward pass is called Panthers 26 Eels 18
David Holden
Roar Guru
79' To'o with the offload. Henry with a carry. Early chip and Gutherson does well to get back in field Panthers 26 Eels 18
Gamechanger
Roar Rookie
Edwards run fantastic. Time for a blues jumper?
Dutski
Roar Guru
How critical was Luai’s high shot that took Simonson out of the game in the 2nd minute? Real bearing on the game.
David Holden
Roar Guru
78' Hopgood goes forward. Short side to Matterson. Kick with Edwards and he runs 25m Panthers 26 Eels 18
Gamechanger
Roar Rookie
Luai ah drops pill with his eyes on the line
David Holden
Roar Guru
77' May from the scrum. Sorensen goes forward. Smith has a charge. Inside ball for Luai and he knocks on Panthers 26 Eels 18
Dwanye
Roar Rookie
Eels can’t afford some good backs. Lol