2019 R8 Sat - Raiders 30-12 Panthers @ Wagga Wagga

[League Unlimited News]

NRL 2019 - Round 8
Canberra Raiders v Penrith Panthers
McDonalds Park, East Wagga Wagga (TICKETS)
Saturday 4 May 2019

Gates 12:30pm / Jersey Flegg (12:45pm) / NRL 3pm

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Nick Cotric 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Joseph Leilua 5. Bailey Simonsson 6. Jack Wighton 7. Sam Williams 8. Josh Papalii 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Dunamis Lui 11. John Bateman 12. Elliot Whitehead 13. Ryan Sutton
Interchange: 14. Siliva Havili 15. Hudson Young 16. Iosia Soliola 17. Corey Horsburgh 18. Aidan Sezer 19. Michael Oldfield 20. Emre Guler 21. Jack Murchie

1. Caleb Aekins 2. Josh Mansour 3. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 4. Waqa Blake 5. Malakai Watene-Zelezniak 6. James Maloney 7. Nathan Cleary 8. James Tamou 9. Wayde Egan 10. Tim Grant 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Isaah Yeo 13. James Fisher-Harris
Interchange: 14. Sione Katoa 15. Liam Martin 16. Moses Leota 17. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 18. Jarome Luai 19. Kaide Ellis 20. Dylan Edwards 21. Tyrell Fuimaono

Referees: Grant Atkins, David Munro
Sideline Officials: Drew Oultram, Rickey McFarlane
Video Referees: Jared Maxwell, Bryan Norrie

Feeder club info
Raiders: Mounties (NSWRL: Canterbury Cup), Canberra Raiders (NSWRL: Jersey Flegg Cup U20s)
Panthers: Penrith Panthers (NSWRL: Canterbury Cup, Jersey Flegg Cup U20s)
Match information for all competitions via https://leagueunlimited.com/quick-links​

 

[AlwaysGreen]

In before The Flog.



And our flogging

 

[Chief_Chujo]

Need to win. Otherwise were looking at dropping 4 in a row with the roosters/rabbits next. Then were likely out of the 8 and fighting to get the season back on track.

 

[The Vaulting Violinist]

Panthers by 8 references to Laurie Daley

 

[Vic Mackey]

Probably the biggest test for the Raiders this year, how do they bounce back from a disappointing loss against a desperate Panthers? If they belong in the same sentence as the Top 3 they should do this and do it well, if not then Penrith could get their season back on track. Will back Canberra by 2

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

Another toughie to pick. You'd think after a poor loss like that, Stuart will have flames coming out his nostrils trying to get his side back on track quickly before losing becomes a habit again. On the other end, Penrith will be desperate as f**k to net a win.

Pennies will need to deliver a massive effort and we just haven't seen that from them this year.

 

[Rhino_NQ]

If the raiders kick it down field on the last and then the panthers complete a set in their own half and kick it without being given a penalty it should be a better weak for the raiders

 

[GongPanther]

Panthers form is slowly getting there, but this match will depend who will stand up for the Panthers, and take the match by the scruff of the neck.

Cleary and Maloney need to get more a more purposeful drive from our forward pack, as we need to dominate. The dummies of our side need to completely cut out the soul destroying penalties. ..nothing more frustrating.

Given the point that they are obviously trying as hard as they can, there seems to be that x factor that a win is still a few matches away.

Canberra in better overall form, should bounce back with a 22-12 win here. They are in 4th place for a good reason, just as we find ourselves 3rd last.

 

[footy75]

Probably the biggest test for the Raiders this year, how do they bounce back from a disappointing loss against a desperate Panthers? If they belong in the same sentence as the Top 3 they should do this and do it well, if not then Penrith could get their season back on track. Will back Canberra by 2

agree with this. If Sticky and his men are serious they win this.

But its do or die for Panthers.

Important game for both teams in context of the season.

 

[pantherz9103]

Season realistically done for Penrith if they lose. They recovered from a 2 wins 7 losses start to make the finals in 2017 but if they go 2-6 or 2-7 this year, they just don't have the quality in the squad to recover I think.

Regardless of who is coach, the Gains and losses for this year were simply not good enough. Can't lose Peachy, Merrin, CHN and only bring in Grant, Sele and Fuimaono. Just look at how CHN was carving up the Cowboys last week.

 

[bileduct]

Raiderps are cooked. Penrith to win this one easily.

 

[Das Gupta]

Raiders by 6, Penrith stink this year.

 

[Westernised Panther]

Hopefully we’ll beat the 1990 salary cap cheats and take out the Adrian Purtell cup!

 

[footy75]

Going with Panthers

 

[gerg]

Hopefully we’ll beat the 1990 salary cap cheats and take out the Adrian Purtell cup!

Tough choice this week. While the 'Purtell' cup does have a neat ring to it, let's not forget that McCrone played for both clubs.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Man of the match gets the Nigel Gaffey medal, presented to them by Matt Elliott

 

[GAZF]

Man of the match gets the Nigel Gaffey medal, presented to them by Matt Elliott

Player's player receives Nathan Smith's contract pen.

 

[Fangs]

The Brad Drew Shield up for grabs this week.

If I had a second team it would be the Raiders. Yes even with Ricky as coach. I've always found them entertaining to watch. Hodgson can do it all himself as well.

I think Penrith will continue to improve as they have been the last fortnight and finally clinch a victory.

24-22.

 

[Mr. Snrub]

The Adrian Purtell Participation Award is up for grabs in this one.

 

[Rhino_NQ]

are their tickets left for the marshall chalk stand?