NRL Match Previews - Panthers v Knights (Round 13)

  vs  
05-06-2010 05:30PM at CUA Stadium

Referee: Jason Robinson and Brett Suttor
Touch Judges: Luke Potter and Adam Reid
Referee: Russell Smith

Another shootout. These two teams love to put on a show with the ball and judging by their recent performances, would much rather run than tackle. Fine with me. With all the talent on show in this match, the 5.30pm timeslot will finally deliver an entertaining match. To add to this, the Knights are boasting the return of Adam MacDougall and James McManus and have moved Captain Kurt Gidley to halfback...Interesting to say the least.

Unfortunately for the Knights, the home side will be stinging from last weeks embarrassing loss and will come out of the sheds firing. Home ground advantage is enough to cover my bet in this match as it is difficult to ignore the Panthers record this season at CUA. Also difficult to ignore will be the sledging battle between two of the codes best. Mad Dog MacDougall v Travis Burns. I wish we could mic them up. Coote and Jennings the difference.

My Man of the Match Prediction: Lachlan Coote
My Tip: Penrith 32-24

The Teams

Penrith Panthers               Newcastle Knights
Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries M. Blair D. Laurie	1. Lachlan Coote Fullback 1. Kevin Naiqama 2. Michael Gordon Wing 2. Akuila Uate 3. Michael Jennings Centre 3. Junior Sau 4. Adrian Purtell Centre 4. Adam MacDougall 5. Brad Tighe Wing 5. James McManus 6. Travis Burns Five Eighth 6. Jarrod Mullen 7. Luke Walsh Halfback 7. Kurt Gidley 8. Tim Grant Prop 8. Ben Cross 9. Kevin Kingston Hooker 9. Isaac De Gois 10. Matthew Bell Prop 10. Daniel Tolar 11. Gavin Cooper Second Row 11. Steve Simpson 12. Trent Waterhouse Second Row 12. Cory Paterson 13. Luke Lewis Lock 13. Zeb Taia 14. Masada Iosefa Interchange 14. Matt Hilder 15. Nathan Smith Interchange 15. Cameron Ciraldo 16. Sam McKendry Interchange 16. Richard Fa'aoso 17. Wade Graham Interchange 17. Con Mika	Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries M. Karawana A. MacDougall J. McManus

Head to Head

LeagueUnlimited Tipsters - Courtesy of www.MyTips.com.au

DragonPunk
(Justin Davies)

Knights


Total Score
86

Twizzle
(Kevin Brennan)

Panthers


Total Score
84

Non Terminator
(Josh Hill)

Knights


Total Score
84

CobyDelaney
(Coby Delaney)

Knights


Total Score
70

Willow
(Steve Williams)

Knights


Total Score
60

Other Games this Round

• Parramatta Eels v Melbourne Storm at Parramatta Stadium
• Canterbury Bulldogs v Wests Tigers at ANZ Stadium
• Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights at CUA Stadium
• Sydney Roosters v Cronulla Sutherland Sharks at Sydney Football Stadium
• New Zealand Warriors v St George Illawarra Dragons at Mt Smart Stadium
• Canberra Raiders v Gold Coast Titans at Canberra Stadium
• Manly Sea Eagles v Brisbane Broncos at Brookvale Oval
• South Sydney Rabbitohs v North Queensland Cowboys at ANZ Stadium