NRL Match Previews - Sharks v Panthers (Round 10)

  vs  
16-05-2010 03:00PM at Toyota Stadium

Referee: Jason Robinson and Brett Suttor
Touch Judges: Russell Turner and Gavin Morris
Referee: Paul Simpkins

Since the signing of Tim Smith, the Sharks have looked less like a reserve grade team and more like a team with the potential to drag themselves out a horrible last 12 months. They obviously haven't reached this potential yet and are still struggling to score points, but they will fight hard again in this match on Sunday afternoon. This might test the visiting Panthers but eventually class will prevail.

That class is represented by none other than Michael Jennings. He will more than likely be up against Taulima Tautai and the Panthers will want to take full advantage of this. If wise enough, Luke Walsh and Kevin Kingston will be looking to give their star centre plenty of opportunities to apply his craft. If they do, he will be unstoppable. They will. He is. Good platform to be laid by the Penrith's impressive pack of forwards and 'Jenko' does the rest. Do I sound like a Jennings fan?

My Man of the Match Prediction: Petero Civoniceva
My Tip: Panthers 28-10

The Teams

Cronulla Sutherland Sharks               Penrith Panthers
Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries J. Bukuya R. Williams	1. Nathan Gardner Fullback 1. Lachlan Coote 2. Blake Ferguson Wing 2. Michael Gordon 3. Dean Collis Centre 3. Michael Jennings 4. Taulima Tautai Centre 4. Adrian Purtell 5. Isaac Gordon Wing 5. Shane Elford 6. Trent Barrett Five Eighth 6. Travis Burns 7. Tim Smith Halfback 7. Luke Walsh 8. Kade Snowden Prop 8. Wade Graham 9. John Morris Hooker 9. Kevin Kingston 10. Luke Douglas Prop 10. Petero Civoniceva 11. Grant Millington Second Row 11. Trent Waterhouse 12. Anthony Tupou Second Row 12. Frank Pritchard 13. Paul Gallen Lock 13. Luke Lewis 14. Adam Cuthbertson Interchange 14. Masada Iosefa 15. Broderick Wright Interchange 15. Nathan Smith 16. Paul Aiton Interchange 16. Matthew Bell 17. Siosaia Vave Interchange 17. Sam McKendry	Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries M. Blair W. Graham D. Laurie

Head to Head

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

DragonPunk
(Justin Davies)

Panthers


Total Score
76

Non Terminator
(Josh Hill)

Panthers


Total Score
74

Twizzle
(Kevin Brennan)

Panthers


Total Score
72

CobyDelaney
(Coby Delaney)

Panthers


Total Score
60

Willow
(Steve Williams)

Panthers


Total Score
54

Other Games this Round

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