Penrith Panthers
8
Match Complete
Wests Tigers
12
| 49 |  | D. Nofoaluma | ||
| 40 |  | B. Wakeham | ||
| S. Crichton | | 29 | ||
| S. Crichton |  | 12 | ||
| T. Peachey | | 10 | ||
| 4 | | B. Wakeham | ||
| 2 | | B. Wakeham |
| 1 | Tries | 2 | ||
| 1 | Conversions | 1 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 1 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Round 9 of the NRL premiership continues this evening when the Penrith Panthers take on the Wests Tigers at Carrington in Bathurst. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:35pm (AEST).
Penrith head up and over the mountains tonight for their annual game in Bathurst. They won’t be lacking any motivation, after they gave up an 8 point lead to lose to the Rabbitohs last start.
Every time the Panthers lose a match, the critics come out and are promptly silenced the week after, when Penrith put on a clinic. Penrith’s kicking game is the best in the competition and they just relentlessly grind teams down. When the opportunities arise, they pounce.
Izack Tago is out with a pectoral injury, replaced by Tyrone Peachey. Sunia Turuva and Nathan Cleary have both been named, but are in doubt to start.
It’s been a long season already for the Tigers. They could almost taste victory last round, before Jason Saab ruined the party. Fans must be wondering when their first win will come. It would be a minor miracle if it happened tonight.
It’s not that the Tigers have a terrible roster on paper. Their senior players like Luke Brooks, Api Koroisau and John Bateman need to be accountable. They have enough young talent in the backline to cause problems for the opposition.
David Nofoaluma comes into the backs for his first game since Round 3, replacing Charlie Staines who is out for 8-12 weeks in a shocking blow with a perforated bowel. Brent Naden also returns from injury.
Prediction
Koroisau and Naden are both recent departures from Penrith and will be keen to make a statement.
However, I can’t see anything other than a Penrith win. The margin depends on whether Cleary plays or not.
Panthers by 25
Game information
Venue: Carrington Park, Bathurst
Kick-off: 7:35pm (AEST)
TV: Fox Sports
Streaming: Kayo Sports, Foxtel
Odds: Panthers $1.12, Tigers $6.25 – odds via PlayUp
Panthers
1. D. Edwards, 2. S. Turuva, 3. T. Peachey, 4. S. Crichton, 5. B. To’o, 6. J. Luai, 7. N. Cleary, 8. M. Leota, 9. M. Kenny, 10. M. Eisenhuth, 11. S. Sorensen, 12. Z. Hosking, 13. I. Yeo (c)
Interchange: 14. S. Luke, 15. L. Smith, 16. S. Leniu, 17. J. Salmon Reserves: 18. L. Garner, 19. T. Jenkins, 20. C. Smith, 21. J. Cogger, 22. L. Henry
Tigers
1. J. Bula, 2. D. Nofoaluma, 3. S. To’a, 4. B. Naden, 5. J. Tupou, 6. B. Wakeham, 7. L. Brooks, 8. S. Utoikamanu, 9. A. Koroisau (c), 10. D. Klemmer, 11. I. Papali’i, 12. J. Bateman, 13. F. Pole
Interchange: 14. J. Simpkin, 15. J. Ofahengaue, 16. A. Twal, 17. T. Talau Reserves: 18. J. Matamua, 19. A. Seyfarth, 20. S. Blore, 21. D. Laurie, 22. T. Reilly
Luke S
Roar Rookie
(This is what happens when you decide to watch the Reds game because you think this match’s results were a forgone conclusion! – Sorry rugby league gods!!) Fantastic result for long suffering Tigers fans and good for the game as a whole too. Any NRL team can win on the day – you’ve just got to give it 100%!
Relaxed and Comfortable
Roar Rookie
Well said mate!
David Holden
Roar Guru
Thanks all for sticking with me this afternoon. It's been a long stint but that last game made it all worthwhile. Congrats Tigers fans, that is one to remember
David Holden
Roar Guru
For the Panthers, injuries in their forward pack are taking their toll. They just made too many errors tonight and it cost them victory. They are now 4 and 4 for the season. I'm not suggesting that they can't achieve the 3 peat but the Penrith aura may have gone
Redcap
Roar Guru
Thanks for your long vigil today, David. Great result - evening all.
Muzz Manyana
Roar Rookie
Congrats Tigers. What an upset!
David Holden
Roar Guru
Wow, what a win, the Tigers have pulled off a huge upset. They played wet weather football almost perfectly and thoroughly deserved the win. Their forward pack rolled through the middle and were the difference in a game Tigers fans will remember for a long time!
watty
Roar Rookie
Congrats Tigers :thumbup: Good to see them get the win
Phil
Roar Rookie
What a result!!! Great work from the Tigers, especially against the reigning premiers.
Relaxed and Comfortable
Roar Rookie
You deserve a medal David and so do the Tigers. :happy:
Stormy
Roar Rookie
Congratulations Tigers! Great effort; well done.
JGK
Roar Guru
Well done Tigers. Panthers have definitely lost the hunger this year.
Cugel
Roar Rookie
Great work, Tiges.
Renegade
Roar Guru
Well done Tigers, all heart that.
Joe
Roar Rookie
Congrats Tigers fans! Great game...team finally played to their potential. I really hope this is the start of things to come.
David Holden
Roar Guru
FULL TIME TIGERS DEFEAT PANTHERS 12-8
Red Rob
Roar Rookie
:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Congrats Tigers fans!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dwanye
Roar Rookie
Blimey
David Holden
Roar Guru
FT' Kick from Cleary for Crichton rolls into touch and we just witnessed a massive upset Panthers 8 Tigers 12
David Holden
Roar Guru
80' Nofoaluma with a big carry. Bateman with great metres. Kick goes dead Panthers 8 Tigers 12