Match Preview: Round 9 vs Panthers
Wests Tigers will be hoping to emerge victorious in their first match at Carrington Park when the squad travels to Bathurst to play the Penrith Panthers on Saturday night.
Match: Panthers v Wests Tigers
Round 9 -
home Team
Panthers
9th Position
away Team
Wests Tigers
17th Position
Venue: Carrington Park, Bathurst
Tim Sheens will be hoping that his men can carry positive momentum from their narrow defeat to the Sea Eagles as they line up against the third-placed Panthers.
With the news that Charlie Staines is set to miss 8-12 weeks with a bowel perforation, David Nofoaluma will return for his first game in the top flight since Round 3.
Brent Naden joins Nofoaluma in the backline as he makes his return from an AC joint (shoulder) injury, replacing Asu Kepaoa who is currently suffering from tonsillitis.
The Panthers have made one change to the lineup that was defeated by South Sydney last week, with former Wests Tigers utility Tyrone Peachey slotting into the centres for the injured Izack Tago.
Despite Penrith’s success over the past three seasons, Wests Tigers have proven to be a tricky opponent for Ivan Cleary’s side having defeated them in 2021 before pushing the premiers for the full eighty minutes in their encounter last year.
The joint-venture has never played a match at Carrington Park, with Western Suburbs making two appearances at the venue in the midweek competitions of 1984 and 1990.
Team Lists:
Match: Panthers v Wests Tigers
Round 9 -
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 Sunia TuruvaWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
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Centre for Panthers is number 3 Tyrone PeacheyCentre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Starford To'a
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Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen CrichtonCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Brent Naden
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Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'oWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Junior Tupou
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome LuaiFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Brandon Wakeham
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan ClearyHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses LeotaProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
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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 Matthew EisenhuthProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Zac Hosking2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 John Bateman
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah YeoLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Soni LukeInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jake Simpkin
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay SmithInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Joe Ofahengaue
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Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman SalmonInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Twal
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Interchange for Panthers is number 22 Liam HenryInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Tommy Talau
Reserves
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Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Luke GarnerReplacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Justin Matamua
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
TV, Radio and Live Stream Information:
TV - FOX League
Radio - ABC Grandstand, 2GB
Live Stream - 9Now, KAYO Sports, Watch NRL (int.)
Latest PlayUp Odds:
Head-to-Head - Penrith Panthers ($1.12) v Wests Tigers ($6.25)
Line - Penrith Panthers -16.5 ($1.90) v Wests Tigers +16.5 ($1.90)
Odds correct as of 5:00pm, Thursday, 27th April. 18+ only. Gamble Responsibly.
History:
Head-to-Head - Played 39, Penrith Panthers 25, Wests Tigers 14
At Carrington Park - First Appearance
Last Time They Met - Penrith Panthers 18 def. Wests Tigers 16 (Round 18, 2022)
