Panthers Team for Dragons Game

Penrith Panthers coach Johnny Lang has sprung a couple of surprises in naming his injury and Origin depleted team for their round 14 clash with the St Geo/Illawara Dragons at Penrith Stadium on Friday. Youngster Ben Rogers makes his mark in the first grade team at 5/8 and the Panthers will debut Richard Fa'aoso from the bench.Amos Roberts returns to fullback while Daniel Russell goes to halfback after a very good game against the Sea Eagles last week. Coach Langs team is;

1st Grade v St George-Illawarra Dragons (kick-off 7.30pm) 1. Amos Roberts, 2. Trent Clayton, 3. Danny Galea, 4. Paul Whatuira, 5. Brett Howland, 6. Ben Rogers, 7. Daniel Russell, 8. Joel Clinton, 9. Luke Priddis, 10. Martin Lang, 11. Joe Galuvao, 12. Tony Puletua (c), 13. Luke Swain. Interchange: 14. Frank Puletua, 15. Frank Pritchard, 16. Richard Fa'aoso, 17. David McLean

Premier League (kick-off 5.40pm) 1. Aaron Barba, 2. Shaun Ata, 3. Scott Russell, 4. Luke Cross, 5. Damien Blanch, 6. Jono Rolfe, 7. Tim Maccan, 8. Peter Lewis, 9. Shannon Donato, 10. Garret Crossman, 11. Jesse Royal, 12. Ben Pomeroy, 13. Matthew Pow, 14. Shemiah Evans, 15. Luke Harlen, 16. Brad Domek, 17. Glenn Sedwell

Jersey Flegg (kick-off 4,00pm) 1. Geoff Daniela, 2. Adrian Buxton, 3. Grant Purdon, 4. Matthew Forwood, 5. Nathan Gilchrist, 6. Todd Titmus, 7. Ryan Rolfe, 8. John Nuumaalii, 9. Paul Aiton, 10. Andrew Pearn, 11. David Armitstead, 12. Jeff Lemon, 13. Michael Burke, 14. Junior Moors, 15. Troy Annett, 16. Jaye Marleitner, 17. Sonny Lima, 18. Shaun Skuthorpe