[2021] R7 Panthers v Knights - Game Day Thread

[SteveTidball]

Game Day Information

Match	Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights
Venue	Bluebet Stadium, Penrith NSW
Time	Thursday 22nd April 2021 7:50pm
Tickets	Available via Ticketek
Other Matches	NSW Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights 22/4 5:30pm JFC Penrith Panthers v Victoria Thunderbolts 24/4 3:00pm*
Weather	Clear 15°C (1% Chance of Rain )
Broadcast	Channel Nine (FTA) [LIVE] Fox League (Channel 502) [LIVE] NRL Live Pass [LIVE] Kayo Sports [LIVE] ABC Sydney 702AM [LIVE] 2GB Sydney 873AM [LIVE] MMM Sydney 104.9FM [LIVE]
	COVIDSAFE To ensure the safety of everyone at Bluebet Stadium, all fans will be required to check in on the Service NSW app using the QR code provided or by using the COVIDSFE webform before entering the venue. Please also maintain distance from other supporters while entering and exiting the stadium.

^{* Jersey Flegg fixture is to be played at Bluebet Stadium, Penrith on Saturday 24th April.}

Telstra Premiership | Full Time

	Penrith Panthers	24	Tries Stephen Crichton, Matt Burton, Dylan Edwards, Brian To’o. Goals Nathan Cleary (4/5)
	Newcastle Knights	6	Tries Starford To’a. Goals Kalyn Ponga (1/1)

Knock On Effect NSW Cup | Full Time

	Penrith Panthers	19	Tries John Faiumu, Robert Jennings, Taylan May, Thomas Jenkins. Goals Kurt Falls (1/4) FG Kurt Falls (1/1)
	Newcastle Knights	6	Tries Liam Wilkinson. Goals McKenzie Baker (1/1)

Jersey Flegg Cup | Full Time

	Penrith Panthers	40	Tries Niwhai Puru (3), Sadee Sub Laban (2), Logan Cohen, Ilai Tuia. Goals Niwhai Puru (6/7)
	Victoria Thunderbolts	20	Tries Sione Finau, Antonio Sanele, Teofilo Seigafo, Brandon Saena. Goals Daniel Atkinson (2/4)

Dally M Points

	Pts	Player	Team
	3pts	James Fisher-Harris	Penrith Panthers
	2pts	Dylan Edwards	Penrith Panthers
	1pt	Jarome Luai	Penrith Panthers

^{Judge: Steve Roach}

Postgame Media

MATCH REPORT

Knights fight but no answers to Panthers juggernaut

PRESS CONFERENCE

Panthers: Round 7

HIGHLIGHTS

Match Highlights: Panthers v Knights

PHOTO GALLERY

OAK Plus Gallery: Panthers v Knights

FULL MATCH REPLAY

Full Match Replay: Panthers v Knights - Round 7, 2021

PANTHER PRIDE MOTM VOTING

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[SteveTidball]

Teams

Telstra Premiership	Knock On Effect NSW Cup	Jersey Flegg
Panthers v Knights	Panthers v Knights	Panthers v Thunderbolts
Thursday 22/4 7:55pm	Thursday 22/4 5:30pm	Saturday 24/4 3:00pm
Bluebet Stadium	Bluebet Stadium	Bluebet Stadium
TEAM
21. Dylan Edwards	1. Sunia Turuva	1. Sadee Sub Laban
2. Charlie Staines	2. Robert Jennings	2. Logan Dickson
1. Stephen Crichton	3. Brent Naden	3. Elone Taufa
4. Matt Burton	4. Izack Tago	4. Ethan Clark-Wood
5. Brian To’o	5. Taylan May	5. Flynn Isaacs
6. Jarome Luai	6. Jaeman Salmon	6. Niwhai Puru
7. Nathan Cleary (C)	7. Kurt Falls	7. Hayden Bonanno
8. Moses Leota	8. Jayden Tanner	8. Mavrik Geyer
9. Mitch Kenny	9. Brendan Hands	9. Connor Mason
10. James Fisher-Harris	10. Lindsay Smith	10. Liam Henry
11. Viliame Kikau	11. John Faiumu	11. Hohepa Puru
12. Kurt Capewell	12. Scott Sorensen	12. Vito Tevaga
13. Isaah Yeo (C)	13. J’Maine Hopgood	13. Brad Fearnley
INTERCHANGE
14. Tyrone May	14. Soni Luke	14. Immanuel Tagaloamatua
15. Spencer Leniu	15. Alec Susino	15. Ilai Tuia
16. Matt Eisenhuth	16. Billy Tsikrikas	16. Sunita Lotoaniu
17. Liam Martin	17. Tom Jenkins	17. Tyreece Tonga
RESERVES
18. Scott Sorensen		18. Luke Bain
19. Robert Jennings		19. Zac Duclos
20. Apisai Koroisau +
3. Paul Momirovski
COACH
HC Ivan Cleary	HC Peter Wallace	HC Ben Harden
AC Andrew Webster	AC Kevin Kingston
AC Cameron Ciraldo

Match Officials

	Telstra Premiership	K.O.E Cup NSW	NSW Jersey Flegg
Referee	Gerard Sutton	Keiren Irons	Billy Greatbatch
Sideline Official	Kasey Badger	Rickey McFarlane	Dillian Wells
	Phil Henderson	Jake Sutherland	Jack Bird
Video Referee	Henry Perenara	-	-

Referee Success Rate

Referee	Active Since	2021	Overall	Pen. For	Pen. Against	Ratio
Gerard Sutton	2009	(1/1) 100 %	(19/36) 52.78%	132	139.5	0.95

[mrwalker]

I thought we should just bring in Naden for this game if Momorovski is out, minimising the changes. Watching NSW Cup yesterday, I didn’t see that Naden produced a ‘pick-me’ type display. He played well, but the game didn’t really go his way in terms of a big display. He was at RC, and most of the play went to the left, and then moved to FB during the 2nd half.
First look at Blacker - he is a big lad who runs extra hard. I think he was extra keen, and was up from the bench ready to go for a long while before he got on. Billy Burns played for dragons, made a couple of good runs, but was injured and didn;t play 2nd half.
Good win for the boys.

[Puss]

“a big lad that runs extra hard”, sounds promising.
How is his defence ?

[SteveTidball]

Eddie wasn’t out for too long (about 20 minutes if I remember correctly) but didn’t miss a tackle and managed an offload. His PCM was pretty good as well in attack as well.

[Puss]

By sounds he needs more minutes before we judge his suitability to our cause.

[Letsgochamp]

Agree Mr Walker …Nado should be back in the team. He was instrumental in the long run of victories we had last season and was good coming off the bench in the second half of the GF. He was rightlypunished for his mistakes off the field. Give the fella a chance and lets see what he can do.

[mrwalker]

@Puss

By sounds he needs more minutes before we judge his suitability to our cause.

Yes. At this stage he is behind Tanner, Smith & Hopgood as middle 3rd players. I guess his big body is/was the attraction. We will have to see. I am aiming to get to the game on Thu in time to see at least some of the early game to check it out.

[SouthernHillFan]

Must say I’m prepared to eat my words and welcome Naden back to partner Burton in the centres. While Momo had a good game two weeks ago, versus the broncos he was ordinary at best.

There’s rumour that Edwards and possibly Api could return this week.

[Kevin]

As long as they aren’t being rushed back, it’s only the knights round 7 !

[SteveTidball]

I heard that they are expected back in Round 8. But they both have had an amazing recovery and could be back for Round 7, but I don’t think IC will risk it to be honest.

[SteveTidball]

Team Lists and Match Officials have been updated here.

[SteveTidball]

Apisai Koroisau and Dylan Edwards have been named on an extended bench. They may possibly be considered to play this week, returning a week earlier than expected.

[HillsPanther]

I would have thought that they would bring them back gradually through NSW Cup.

[SouthernHillFan]

The standard (or lack of) NSW cup in recent years means players of such calibre rarely come back via the lower grades.

Can Momo be suspended by his charges?

[SteveTidball]

Paul Momorovski has had his appeal rejected, with the NRL upholding the charge. He will serve a 3 week suspension.

Penrith Panthers

[Puss]

What happened to Backer ?

[HillsPanther]

And Radley given a slap on the wrist. Makes a big difference what club you play for.

[SteveTidball]

With Momirovski’s suspension I have a strange feeling Edwards will be called into Fullback with Crichton moved back into the centres.

[Kevin]

Especially given Naden and his family had dinner with Trent Barret…