NRL Round 15 Late Mail: Roosters vs Panthers
Trent Robinson has announced the final lineup for the Sydney Roosters ahead of their match against the Penrith Panthers tonight at Allianz Stadium. Drew Hutchison will replace Billy Smith at the centrers who sustained injury during the week’s training. Zach Dockar-Clay has been named 18th man in the squad.
The Team Line-ups
The final team lineup for the match between Roosters and Panthers are as follows:
Position | Sydney Roosters | Penrith Panthers |
---|---|---|
Fullback | 1 James Tedesco | 1 Dylan Edwards |
Winger | 2 Daniel Tupou | 2 Sunia Turuva |
Centre | 3 Corey Allan | 3 Izack Tago |
Centre | 18 Drew Hutchison | 4 Stephen Crichton |
Winger | 5 Junior Pauga | 5 Brian To’o |
Five-Eighth | 6 Joseph Manu | 6 Jarome Luai |
Halfback | 7 Luke Keary | 7 Jack Cogger |
Prop | 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves | 8 Moses Leota |
Hooker | 9 Jake Turpin | 9 Mitch Kenny |
Prop | 10 Lindsay Collins | 10 James Fisher-Harris |
2nd Row | 11 Egan Butcher | 11 Scott Sorensen |
2nd Row | 12 Nat Butcher | 14 Liam Martin |
Lock | 13 Sitili Tupouniua | 13 Isaah Yeo |
Interchange | 14 Sandon Smith | 15 Lindsay Smith |
Interchange | 15 Nathan Brown | 16 Spencer Leniu |
Interchange | 16 Angus Crichton | 17 Jaeman Salmon |
Interchange | 17 Matthew Lodge | 22 Soni Luke |
Reserve | 19 Zach Dockar-Clay | 19 Luke Garner |
Match Officials
Adam Gee will officiate the match as the referee with Chris Sutton and Kasey Badger as touch judges. The senior review official for the match will be Gerard Sutton.
Editorial & Philosophical Discussion
The final match up between the Roosters and the Panthers tonight at Allianz stadium is going to be a thrilling encounter to watch. Both teams are currently in the top eight and getting into the top four prior to the finals would be the objective of the coaches and players of both teams.
The Sydney Roosters have had a steady season but have faced some injuries and form issues. They would want to maintain their winning momentum after winning their previous match and secure victory against the Panthers as well. On the other hand, the Panthers had their winning streak broken in their previous game against Brisbane Broncos. They would be looking to bounce back here against a strong Sydney Roosters outfit.
The game would be intense, and it remains to see which team performs better. Both teams have some exceptional talent in their ranks, and they have showcased their abilities so far in this season. Given the current form and the strength of their sides, the Roosters will start the game as favorites. However, as we have seen in the past, the game of rugby league is unpredictable, and anything can happen on the day.
Advice
For fans of NRL, this match-up between Roosters and Panthers is a must-watch. However, as the COVID pandemic is going on, it is advised that people should maintain all necessary COVID protocols before and while attending the match. Also, if one cannot attend the match, they can still enjoy the game from the comfort of their homes on television.
It is also important for both teams that they ensure player safety while playing the game. As the game is expected to be intense, both teams should focus solely on the game and avoid any kinds of negative distractions.
Lastly, I wish both of the teams the best of luck for today’s match and hope to see a great performance from both sides.
<< photo by M. Cooper >>
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