Panthers v Wests Tigers: Yeo good to go; Fainu back on the bench
Although the two sides sit at opposite ends of the ladder, there are plenty of contests within the contest of Panthers v Wests Tigers.
With a number of Panthers having made their way to Western Sydney rivals West Tigers in recent seasons, there is plenty on the line for players in the derby.
Penrith however will be looking for a win to try and reclaim top spot on the ladder to take out the minor premiership, with it being a neck-and-neck race currently with the Warriors.
Wests Tigers will be hoping they can repeat their heroics of Round 25, where they stunned the Roosters to win 25-24 in a upset of the year contender.
Match: Panthers v Wests Tigers
Round 27 -
home Team
Panthers
1st Position
away Team
Wests Tigers
15th Position
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Panthers: No late changes on game day. Skipper Isaah Yeo has been elevated from the reserves to the interchange in the 24-hour squad update as he firms for a return after three games out with a pectoral injury. Scott Sorensen is the player to make way, while Kalani Leuluai-Going was omitted from the reserves. Hooker Mitch Kenny will play just his seventh game of the season as he returns from a leg injury. In a special tribute to the late John Farragher OAM, was originally named in jersey No.23. The Panthers will wear a Special Event Jersey celebrating his lifelong impact on the Panthers community.
Wests Tigers: No late changes on game day. Latu Fainu joins the interchange for his first game since Round 20 after recovering from a hamstring injury while prop Vaka Aho will make his NRL debut off the bench. Sione Fainu comes into the team for Tony Sukkar (delayed concussion symptoms). Prop Terrell May lines up for his 100th NRL game. There were no changes to the squad in the 24-hour update.
Match: Panthers v Wests Tigers
Round 27 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Wests Tigers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan EdwardsFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Thomas JenkinsWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Junior Tupou
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Centre for Panthers is number 3 Luke GarnerCentre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Solomone Saukuru
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Centre for Panthers is number 4 Casey McLeanCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Patrick Herbert
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Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'oWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Jeral Skelton
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jack ColeFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Jarome Luai
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan ClearyHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Jock Madden
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses LeotaProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Terrell May
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch KennyHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
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Prop for Panthers is number 10 Liam HenryProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 Fonua Pole
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Samuela Fainu
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Sione Fainu
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 Lindsay SmithLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Seyfarth
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Luron PateaInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Latu Fainu
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Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Billy PhillipsInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Vaka Aho
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Interchange for Panthers is number 19 Billy ScottInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Ethan Roberts
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Interchange for Panthers is number 22 Isaah YeoInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Heath Mason
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Reserve for Panthers is number 14 Freddy LussickReserve for Wests Tigers is number 17 Bunty Afoa
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Reserve for Panthers is number 18 Blaize TalagiReserve for Wests Tigers is number 19 Sunia Turuva
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Panthers have won six of their last seven games against Wests Tigers.
- Wests Tigers five-eighth Jarome Luai has lost all three games against his old club.
- Panthers winger Thomas Jenkins has scored six tries in his last three games against the Tigers.
- Wests Tigers prop Terrell May will make his 100th NRL appearance.
- The Panthers have won 14 of their last 15 games played in September or October.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
