2024 R20 Sun - Penrith 28-26* Dolphins @ BlueBet

[League Unlimited News]

NRL 2024 - Round 20
Penrith Panthers v Dolphins
BlueBet Stadium, Penrith / Dharug (TICKETS)

Sunday 21 July 2024
NRL kickoff 2:00pm
Broadcast live on Fox, Kayo

1. Daine Laurie 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Casey McLean 5. Paul Alamoti 6. Brad Schneider 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Luke Garner 13. Matt Eisenhuth 14. Trent Toelau 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Luron Patea 18. Isaiah Iongi 19. Mavrik Geyer 20. Soni Luke 21. Tyrone Peachey 22. Jarome Luai 23. Brian To'o 24. Liam Martin

Out: Dylan Edwards (fullback), Isaah Yeo (lock), Jack Cole (bench)
In: Sunia Turuva (wing), Casey Mclean (centre), Nathan Cleary (halfback), Luke Garner (second row), Trent Toelau (bench), Luron Patea (bench), Isaiah Iongi (reserve), Mavrik Geyer (reserve), Soni Luke (reserve), Tyrone Peachey (reserve)
Changes: Daine Laurie (wing to fullback), Paul Alamoti (centre to wing), Brian To'o (wing to reserve), Jarome Luai (halfback to reserve), Liam Martin (second row to reserve), Matt Eisenhuth (bench to lock)

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Max Plath 10. Tevita Pangai Junior 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Kenny Bromwich 14. Josh Kerr 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ray Stone 17. Trai Fuller 18. Sean O'Sullivan 19. Tesi Niu 20. Anthony Milford 21. Mason Teague 22. Oryn Keeley

Out: Euan Aitken (second row)
In: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (fullback), Felise Kaufusi (second row), Tesi Niu (reserve), Anthony Milford (reserve), Mason Teague (reserve), Oryn Keeley (reserve)
Changes: Trai Fuller (fullback to bench)

Referee: Adam GEE
Sideline Officials: Dave MUNRO, Clayton WILLS
Video Referee: Todd SMITH

HEAD TO HEAD - 2023 - 2023​

	TOTAL	PEN	DOL	DRAWN
ALL MATCHES	1	1	0	0
BLUEBET	0	0	0	0

ONLY MEETING​

YEAR	ROUND	RESULT	VENUE	CROWD
2023	Round 20	PEN 24-14	Kayo	10065

NEXT FOUR MATCHES​

	Round 21	Round 22	Round 23	Round 24
PEN	ST G ILL (A)	NEWCASTLE (H)	PARRAMATTA (A)	MELBOURNE (H)
DOL	GOLD COAST (H)	SYDNEY (H)	WARRIORS (H)	CANTERBURY (A)

LAST THREE MATCHES​

	Round 17		Round 18		Round 19
PEN	N QLD	L 6-16	BRISBANE	W 14-6	(BYE)
DOL	ST G ILL	L 6-26	(BYE)		SOUTHS	W 36-28

STATE OF PLAY: 2024 SEASON​

	POSITION	PLAYED	BYES	W-L-D	FOR	AGAINST
PEN	2nd	16	3	11-5-0	356	240
DOL	6th	16	3	9-7-0	407	359

 

[Valheru]

Dolphins overs here

Don't think they will win but aside from the sharks, Penrith haven't put any team to the sword all season.

 

[Chins get the wins]

Dolphins overs here

Don't think they will win but aside from the sharks, Penrith haven't put any team to the sword all season.

We are cruising till the finals. Will do the same here and win comfortably.

 

[Valheru]

We are cruising till the finals. Will do the same here and win comfortably.

Cruising by losing to teams like warriors and St George lol


They will win, potentially "comfortably" in the end but dolphins will hang around.

 

[Fangs]

This could potentially be one of the matches of the season.

Dolphins are an attacking and entertaining football team. Cleary is back. Both teams want to cement their top 4 aspirations. 2.00pm Sunday on a dry track in God's country.

Can't wait.

 

[soc123_au]

Cruising by losing to teams like warriors and St George lol


They will win, potentially "comfortably" in the end but dolphins will hang around.

Cruising by being comfortably in the top 4. I dont recall the last time a premiership was awarded for the Warriors Dragons double mid season.

 

[Chins get the wins]

Cruising by being comfortably in the top 4. I dont recall the last time a premiership was awarded for the Warriors Dragons double mid season.

Best player in the world has barely played this year and we are flying. 4 in a row is in the bag, only injury can stop us

 

[Valheru]

Cruising by being comfortably in the top 4. I dont recall the last time a premiership was awarded for the Warriors Dragons double mid season.

I didn't say it did?

You lot are very touch aren't you? Penrith's form this year has been nowhere near the previous 2, most games have been a battle.

 

[soc123_au]

I didn't say it did?

You lot are very touch aren't you? Penrith's form this year has been nowhere near the previous 2, most games have been a battle.

Same points as this time last year. I agree we haven't looked that flash at times, but still doing what's needed. The flex against the Sharks should tell you what's coming when we need it.

 

[Stinkfinger]

Dolphins overs here

Don't think they will win but aside from the sharks, Penrith haven't put any team to the sword all season.

Unsure of relevance.

 

[This Year?]

Dolphins have been impressive so far this season. This game will show me if they are a top 4 side.
Last time they played in Sydney they looked tired. Will be interesting to see who backs up after SOO.

 

[Valheru]

Unsure of relevance.

It's pretty obvious?

My opinion is that penrith won't blow the dolphins out

 

[Valheru]

Same points as this time last year. I agree we haven't looked that flash at times, but still doing what's needed. The flex against the Sharks should tell you what's coming when we need it.

Absolutely it gives a reminder of what they are capable of.

IMO though that is the exception for season 2024 rather than the rule. I could see one finals performance like that this season but not 3. If they do win the comp again, which do not get me wrong I still think they are very capable of, they will have to eek out a couple of close results 2021 style.

 

[Chins get the wins]

Absolutely it gives a reminder of what they are capable of.

IMO though that is the exception for season 2024 rather than the rule. I could see one finals performance like that this season but not 3. If they do win the comp again, which do not get me wrong I still think they are very capable of, they will have to eek out a couple of close results 2021 style.

This will look more like 2022

 

[Valheru]

This will look more like 2022

lol not a chance in hell

 

[Chins get the wins]

lol not a chance in hell

You'll see come September no one will be able to go with us

 

[Valheru]

You'll see come September no one will be able to go with us

Sorry, don't believe you

 

[Chins get the wins]

Sorry, don't believe you

You don't need to hun

 

[soc123_au]

Absolutely it gives a reminder of what they are capable of.

IMO though that is the exception for season 2024 rather than the rule. I could see one finals performance like that this season but not 3. If they do win the comp again, which do not get me wrong I still think they are very capable of, they will have to eek out a couple of close results 2021 style.

Ivan likes to do it differently each year. If we hit September somewhat fit I think he will unleash the beast.

 

[SLRBRONCOS]

I'm irrelevant to this convo but am bored at work. A full strength and flying Penrith feels almost unstoppable, IMO. How could they not do it for Luai and Fish? Methinks that they will probably be even more passionate about 24 than 23. Their centres are an issue, though. WTF has happened to Tago? Ever since he told everyone to cure their injuries with bone broth and green tea, and to get cash out at every opportunity, he's gone to shit.

I don't think Melbourne or the Roosters are as dangerous as we were last year. But let's see how they move through the last rounds.

To contradict myself I do think that the only team that could trouble them would be the Roosters but they'd need to be flawless. They've certainly got the talent. Yes, I know that Melbourne won round 1 against them, but as if that compares to September/October. We learned that last year.

My preference is that Penrith take Melbourne or the Roosters souls* next.

*neither of those clubs actually have a soul tho lol