Panthers vs Raiders

2022 - 4 - 24

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Panthers extend home streak with big win over Raiders (NRL.COM)

Penrith have extended their long home-ground winning run with a convincing 36-6 win over a Raiders side that defended stoutly for long stretches but still ...

We were on the back of a 9-1 penalty count and forever defending so it wouldn't have only been Penrith who would've beaten us by that amount, other teams would've when you're not getting a play the ball in the opposition's half." We were finding our groove in the first half but I felt in the second half when we had them pinned down their end a lot of teams give away penalties but I thought the way we were diligent was the most pleasing part." "It's pretty unique, I don't think we had a play the ball in their half during the second half. - The Raiders had a debutant of their own with Englishman Harry Rushton earning his first NRL start. The 26-year-old set up a try for Isaah Yeo just minutes later to really get the celebrations happening. "It's a good feeling, everyone trusts each other and that's a big part in how we play, particularly how we defend.

Panthers fans torn down for cocky gesture (NEWS.com.au)

The behaviour of cocky Panthers fans has been questioned after the reigning premiers thumped Canberra on Sunday.

They are the lifeblood of the game. I would imagine because I don’t really know, that it is just a bit of fun and games.” “The crowd pay their money. I hope youse (sic) have the same energy when another team does it.” “But to rub it in their face like that. When the tide turn and tbh doesn’t look like it will for a while.

Panthers, Raiders in ugly post-match brawl (Wide World of Sports)

There were ugly scenes following Penrith's win over the Raiders as players brawled after the final whistle.

Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards was one of the players who ran in to remonstrate, and Wighton was not impressed, pushing Edwards away, sparking the brawl as referee Grant Atkins yelled and attempted to put a stop to the melee. The mocking in the stands perhaps set the stage for what was to come, as players from both sides scuffled before it was eventually broken up by nearby trainers. It was a brutal second half for the Raiders both on and off the field, as the Panthers fans ruthlessly mocked Canberra's famous Viking clap as their team put on a frightening second half performance.

Hat-trick hero too classy for Panthers, plucky Raiders fail to stick to ... (Fox Sports)

Hat-trick hero too classy for Panthers, plucky Raiders fail to stick to blueprint: 3 Big Hits.

“They are a different side the Raiders when Starling is out attacking. “Soni Luke is a great story. “Just watch him change his line and punch into the hole. He has knocked around in NSW Cup. He has been in the Penrith system for a long time. “He had a year at the Wests Tigers. He had a big off-season and came in for a train and trial contract and impressed the staff that much that they signed him for another two years. “Soni Luke came onto the field and came out of dummyhalf and took on the metres and opened up the space for Isaah Yeo,” Alexander said. “The last 10 minutes of the first half saw 26-year-old Soni Luke come on and he laid on a beautiful try with one of his first touches for Isaah Yeo through the middle,” Ennis said. “With their first opportunity it is Starling the little dummyhalf scheming out of the ruck and Tapine who has had a tremendous start to the game,” Ennis said. “He had two runs in the opening set on the back of the dominance form their middle forwards and the momentum he was able to run on the back of. “It all starts with Api Koroisau who is absolutely terrorising the ruck of the Raiders at the moment with his deception and his tempo,” Ennis said after the first try to Crichton. With the first try of the game for the Raiders Tom Starling showed the blueprint for success only for the Green Machine to ignore what works for most of the rest of the afternoon.

OAK Plus Gallery: Panthers v Raiders (Penrith Panthers)

See the best snaps as the Panthers dismantled the Raiders on their way to a 36-6 victory at BlueBet Stadium.

NRL premiers Penrith defeat Canberra 36-6, Parramatta thump ... (ABC News)

Penrith's premiership defence continues with a comprehensive 36-6 win over Canberra, while Parramatta enjoys a 39-2 thrashing of the Knights in Newcastle.

Once again the Raiders were pinned in their own 20-metre zone, only this time they rarely escaped. But anyone who thought the Raiders would be fatigued from all that defending had to think again. The Parramatta back rower simply ran through a legs tackle of David Klemmer close to the line, with the Knights having little excuse for fatigue in the 12th minute. Something had to give after the opening 13 minutes with the Raiders camped on their line and Crichton finally crossed for the Panthers in the right corner. The Raiders hung in relentlessly for a large chunk of the match but caved in during the final 18 minutes. Penrith remains blemish-free for the year, having won seven on the trot to be the only unbeaten team in the NRL.

Late Mail: Raiders v Panthers (Canberra Raiders)

The Raiders have named their final 17 for this afternoon's match against the Penrith Panthers at BlueBet Stadium.