2022 R3 Sat - Penrith 38-20 Newcastle @ Carrington

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NRL 2022 - Round 3
Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights
Carrington Park, Bathurst (TICKETS)
Saturday 26 March 2022

NRL kickoff 3:00pm

1. Dylan Edwards 2. Charlie Staines 3. Izack Tago 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Taylan May 6. Jarome Luai 7. Sean O'Sullivan 8. Matthew Eisenhuth 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo
Interchange: 14. Mitch Kenny 15. Scott Sorensen 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Jaeman Salmon 18. J'maine Hopgood 19. Chris Smith 20. Robert Jennings 21. Lindsay Smith 22. Soni Luke 23. Kurt Falls 24. Nathan Cleary

1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Enari Tuala 6. Jake Clifford 7. Adam Clune 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Chris Randall 10. Daniel Saifiti 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Kurt Mann
Interchange: 14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Jirah Momoisea 16. Leo Thompson 17. Mathew Croker 18. Simi Sasagi 19. Tex Hoy 20. Edrick Lee 21. Sauaso Sue 22. Dylan Lucas 23. Brayden Musgrove 24. Jaron Purcell

Referee: Peter Gough
Sideline Officials: Drew Oultram, Nick Beashel
Video Referee: Alan Shortall

- Lower Grades: NSW Cup & Jersey Flegg U21 - Times AEDT
Penrith v Newcastle at Bluebet, Sunday
Flegg 1:00pm / Cup 2:45pm​

 

[GongPanther]

I think I'll put a lazy tenner on the Knights. Too good to pass up although I think the Panthers defensive structure will smother them. Taylan May or Robert Jennings to come in for To'o, Martin or Leniu might get a shot at prop if JFH is ruled out.

And don't be surprised if Cleary is selected.

 

[The_Frog]

I think I'll put a lazy tenner on the Knights. Too good to pass up although I think the Panthers defensive structure will smother them. Taylan May or Robert Jennings to come in for To'o, Martin or Leniu might get a shot at prop if JFH is ruled out.

And don't be surprised if Cleary is selected.

I think we'll see Nathan in the reserves.

 

[GongPanther]

I think we'll see Nathan in the reserves.

Risk him in reserve grade, you may as well play him in 1sts.

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

Could very well be the game of the round but you would think Pennies will have too much class for Newy. If Ponga plays it turns into a good contest.

 

[roofromoz]

Looking forward to both teams claiming the underdog tag this week.

 

[mozza91]

Looking forward to both teams claiming the underdog tag this week.

You’ve lost like 3 games this decade. The underdog tag is ours.

 

[The_Frog]

Risk him in reserve grade, you may as well play him in 1sts.

What I meant was the reserves numbered from 18 to 24 from which the run on side can come.

 

[The_Frog]

You’ve lost like 3 games this decade. The underdog tag is ours.

Coorect, but I wouldn't back the Panthers at $1.20 with your money.

 

[This Year?]

PenREF in a close one.

 

[Someone2]

This match decides who faces the Eels in the 2022 GF

 

[ColdWetPanther]

Love the Bathurst game; should be a good match!!

 

[some11]

1 v 2

Gonna have to tip the Knights. They're looking like a powerhouse this year, reminds me of the early 00s.

 

[Smug Panther]

Hopefully Ponga plays, handy ballplayer but a terrible fullback

 

[GongPanther]

What I meant was the reserves numbered from 18 to 24 from which the run on side can come.

Oh, the extended bench.

 

[Jono078]

Super keen on this one. Bet not one person would have predicted this would be 1st vs 2nd, and Knights were the ones in 1st!

I feel confident we can get it done if Ponga, Saifiti and Klemmer return and Cleary, To’o and JHF are out.

Should be a good close game regardless I think.

 

[Westernised Panther]

Super keen on this one. Bet not one person would have predicted this would be 1st vs 2nd, and Knights were the ones in 1st!

I feel confident we can get it done if Ponga, Saifiti and Klemmer return and Cleary, To’o and JHF are out.

Should be a good close game regardless I think.

What’s the latest on Ponga?

 

[perverse]

Hopefully Ponga plays, handy ballplayer but a terrible fullback

Ah, clearly you've never watched his replacement Tex Hoy play. Ponga is Anthony Minichiello at fullback play compared to Hoy.

 

[Jono078]

What’s the latest on Ponga?

No idea to be honest but I don’t believe it’s anything serious.

 

[Incorrect]

What’s the latest on Ponga?

Latest scans have confirmed he's a Merkin...