2019 R24 Sat - Roosters 22-6 Panthers @ SCG

[GongPanther]

The NRL site also stated (in a preview) that the last meeting between these sides was won 32-6 by the Roosters. They get more wrong than right.

Edit: I think this stat is only in the NRL era or in recent years, since they show Panthers having played 0 matches at the ground.



We are shown as never having played at the venue, whereas we've played 10 (including 2 finals) for one win and one draw, the most recent visit there being in May 1987.

Was there when we had a 19 all draw V Balmain on that League-a-thon weekend in 1977 when every match was at the SCG in round 6.

Some notable try scorers.

https://afltables.com/rl/scorers/games/197706.html#0319

 

[GongPanther]

So, Cronk and Cordner are out of this game. With no way that Easts can lose 2nd spot on the ladder, nor can they get the minor premiership, hopefully they have a "day off".

 

[pantherz9103]

Now it's absolute must win and that means even more pressure. We haven't been good under pressure at all. We're going to get pumped.

 

[TheFrog]

The Broncos won't get beat next week anyway.

 

[Westernised Panther]

Is Brett Lobb still available? He might be our only chance of scoring some points

 

[GongPanther]

The Broncos won't get beat next week anyway.

Now that the Dogs have nothing to play for...unless it's pride.

 

[Rhino_NQ]

Sportsbet just have me $2.00 odds for the roosters as a bonus. Be stupid not to take it.

 

[roofromoz]

If we play well it's only a 30 point loss.

 

[roofromoz]

Katoa is starting.

 

[forby]

If we play well it's only a 30 point loss.

Such a wonderful supporter!

 

[roofromoz]

Such a wonderful supporter!

Would love a win, no doubt. Just being realistic maybe...

 

[Panther Pete]

Would love a win, no doubt. Just being realistic maybe...

I am hearing you mate, hope for the best but expect the worst.

 

[GongPanther]

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has finalised his side to face Sydney Roosters at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Following Mitch Kenny's withdrawal with an elbow injury, Sione Katoa is promoted to starting hooker and Wayde Egan moves onto the bench at the expense of Jarome Luai.

20-year-old forward Billy Burns makes his NRL debut as Panther No.592.

Panthers v Roosters
Sydney Cricket Ground
7.35pm Saturday 31 August

1. Dylan EDWARDS - sponsored by Lendcorp
2. Stephen CRICHTON - sponsored by Daily Press
3. Dean WHARE - sponsored by Volvo Cars Penrith
4. Brent NADEN - sponsored by AMA Event Management
5. Brian TO'O - sponsored by Fornari's Interior Linings
6. James MALONEY - sponsored by Soneta Plumbing
7. Nathan CLEARY - sponsored by Tuff Mouthguards
8. James TAMOU (c) - sponsored by Signace
19. Sione KATOA - sponsored by Hertz
10. Moses LEOTA - sponsored by HIX Group
11. Viliame KIKAU - sponsored by Zoo Fitness
12. Liam MARTIN - sponsored by Chemtools
13. James FISHER-HARRIS - sponsored by Stylus Blinds

18. Wayde EGAN - sponsored by Chardon & Abbott Home Loans
15. Spencer LENIU - sponsored by Protech Locksmiths
16. Billy BURNS - sponsored by Potter Automotive
17. Reagan CAMPBELL-GILLARD - sponsored by Bidfood

NRL.com.au

 

[GongPanther]

I am hearing you mate, hope for the best but expect the worst.

You'd think the weather would equalise it out a bit, but that wasn't the case in the earlier games.

 

[Panther Pete]

You'd think the weather would equalise it out a bit, but that wasn't the case in the earlier games.

We drop the ball enough in the dry, if it rains it just means we will lose it even more.

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

As it was last week, and about 10 weeks before that, send Melbourne and the Rorters to the GF next weekend and just end this nonsense.

 

[macnaz]

I'm expecting a 17000+ crowd again tonight going by the authentic average figures this year . Premiership favorites, so I'm sure every seat will be full...
Ummm well perhaps some 3rd party pre purchased tickets placed around the ground on the seats to try give the impression there is actually people there.

 

[macnaz]

As it was last week, and about 10 weeks before that, send Melbourne and the Rorters to the GF next weekend and just end this nonsense.

X 10000

 

[GongPanther]

As it was last week, and about 10 weeks before that, send Melbourne and the Rorters to the GF next weekend and just end this nonsense.

Be that as it may, but upsets can and do happen. But if your mob keep up the good form, you'll be in the mix.

BREAKING NEWS:A Manly fan tried to punch Chambers as he was going off to the bin.

 

[SBD82]

Alright f**kers. I’ve just watched two shit games of footy. Lets not make it 3.