2024 R3 Thu - Penrith 34-12 Brisbane @ BlueBet

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NRL 2024 - Round 3
Penrith Panthers v Brisbane Broncos
BlueBet Stadium, Penrith / Dharug (TICKETS)

Thursday 21 March 2024
NRL kickoff 8:00pm
Broadcast live on Nine, 9Now, Fox, Kayo.

1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Taylan May 5. Brian To'o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Daine Laurie 15. Matt Eisenhuth 16. Liam Henry 17. Luke Garner 18. Soni Luke 19. Mavrik Geyer 20. Preston Riki 21. Paul Alamoti 22. Brad Schneider

Out: James Fisher-Harris (front row)
In: Matt Eisenhuth (bench), Soni Luke (bench), Mavrik Geyer (bench), Preston Riki (reserve), Paul Alamoti (reserve), Brad Schneider (reserve)
Changes: Lindsay Smith (bench to front row)

1. Reece Walsh 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Selwyn Cobbo 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Jock Madden 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Fletcher Baker 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Martin Taupau 18. Xavier Willison 19. Tristan Sailor 20. Delouise Hoeter 21. Corey Oates 22. Jaiyden Hunt

Out: Adam Reynolds (halfback)
In: Jock Madden (halfback), Xavier Willison (bench), Tristan Sailor (bench), Delouise Hoeter (reserve), Corey Oates (reserve), Jaiyden Hunt (reserve)

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Sideline Officials: Kasey Badger, Drew Oultram
Video Referee: Ashley Klein

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H2H since 1988: 61 matches, Penrith 25 Brisbane 35, drawn 1
Bluebet: 25 matches, Penrith 13 Brisbane 12
Last met: 2023 GF - Penrith 26-24 at Accor

Biggest wins:
Brisbane 54-12 (1997, R16 at QEII)
Brisbane 48-6 (2000, R22 at QEII)
Penrith 40-12 (2022, R6 at Bluebet)

Next game:
R4: Sydney v Penrith, Allianz
R4: Brisbane v North Qld, Suncorp​

 

[PANTHERMIKE]

If Hass doesn't play = Penrith 38-12
If Hass plays = Penrith 38-12

 

[King-Gutho94]

 

[soc123_au]

Kevvie things.

 

[Mr. Shaman]

 

[Munky]

In terms of the war effort is this considered a battle, counter-offensive etc?

 

[The Man Shake]

2023 Grand Final? Never heard of the f*cker. Broncos by 6 in an ambush.

 

[Nealo 12]

It’s on a Thursday and also not in Brisbane so adversity levels for the broncos will be through the roof

 

[Marshall_magic]

Kevvie things.

Too much pashun

 

[Chins get the wins]

Hiding from reality doesn't seem like the best move.......

 

[GongPanther]

Hiding from reality doesn't seem like the best move.......

Not mentioning anything about the GF, will make them think more about it, which is a weird approach. Only a lobotomy would clear their heads from such a drastic loss.

Anyway, the Panthers at home should be too strong provided they tighten up their defense, and Luai giving Brisbane piggy back pens.

What should again be another highly entertaining game, Panthers should get the win by 7 points.

 

[This Year?]

I can't remember the win rate of grand final losers in a rematch.
It's probably low though, like Dragons or Tigers win rate low.

Anyhoo... back on subject, P3NRITH

 

[Valheru]

I can't remember the win rate of grand final losers in a rematch.
It's probably low though, like Dragons or Tigers win rate low.

Anyhoo... back on subject, P3NRITH

Way better than you think

Runners up in the NRL era are actually leading 13-12 in GF rematches

Think Penrith wins this though.

 

[This Year?]

Way better than you think

Runners up in the NRL era are actually leading 13-12 in GF rematches

Think Penrith wins this though.

That's very surprising.

 

[Iamback]

Hiding from reality doesn't seem like the best move.......

Hopefully the club plays replays on the screen while they are warming up

 

[Panther Mike]

Even without Reynolds, Broncos are very dangerous. Expect them to try and start fast like Parra did. Must significantly tighten up the defence to prevail in this one.

 

[soc123_au]

Hopefully the club plays replays on the screen while they are warming up

The last 3 trys on repeat with the commentary on full noise.

 

[JamesRustle]

A tight first half, broncos to skip out to a match winning lead with 20 to go, only for Moses to score a try and inspire an inconceivable last minute win. Panthers by 4.

 

[gerg]

It’s on a Thursday and also not in Brisbane so adversity levels for the broncos will be through the roof

Sutton as referee evens things out a little. No JFH is a big out but Reynolds even moreso.

 

[SLRBRONCOS]

Haas has now been ruled out too.