FULL TIME! Panthers do enough to win.
Dragons tried to create something near the end. Amone puts Feagai away who kicks inside but the chaser misses the bounce.
Lomax misses.
Amone takes on the line and goes over!
Kikau is sent to the bin for a professional foul.
PENALTY DRAGONS! Lomax sets Ravalawa free down the sideline. He goes past one but is wrapped up. Kikau goes over the top and takes him over the sideline.
Edwards loses it in the tackle.
Bird takes it dead. Panthers just grinding them down now.
Cleary from the right side. He has been busy tonight. Starts it wide and slides it over.
Panthers turned on the pressure and Momirovski slides over.
Cleary kicks for his halves partner but Lomax is there to cover. Dropout.
Dragons give it back again.
Panthers tried to make that too complex. It was forward from Burton.
McGuire spills it from the kick-off. Edwards reciprocates but no advantage.
Lomax thumps it through.
Amone creates something! He took on the line and flicks it to Bird to finish.
PENALTY DRAGONS! Amone hit after the kick.
PENALTY PANTHERS! McGuire pinged for a crusher. ON REPORT.
Cleary just boots another two.
Burton takes the ball and isn't going to be stopped.
Jack Bird loses it trying to ruck it back.
Cleary adds two more.
Panthers just turn on the afterburners! Luai almost got cleaned up by Ravalawa. He skips away, gives it inside to Burton. The centre sums up the options and sends Edwards over.
Dragons tried to repeat the dose for their first try. He flicks a terrible pass and Ravalawa has to take it over the sideline.
Naden knocks it on in the contest.
It been a grind thus far in the second half. Both sides just going set for set. Panthers I think are just waiting for a chance to strike.
KICK-OFF! Back underway.
We're back for the second half! Dragons trail by 10 and have lost Billy Burns to a concussion now. It is a long road back for them. Can they do it? Let's find out.
HALFTIME :: Panthers have been sloppy but comfortable. They lead 18-6.
Dragons with their defense find some pressure and get a dropout! Lomax led the charge.
Naden tries to fly for his hat-trick but he gets pushed out by Ravalawa.
Jackson Ford tries to throw an offload and Clune can't grab it.
Cleary with his first kick from the right tonight. He pilots it over.
Edwards takes on the line and spins across.
Cleary has threatened that all night. Ravalawa loses that one.
NUTMEG! Dragons lost their way on last tackle. Clune's pass goes astray. Norman picks it up and grubbers one through the legs of Edwards. Panthers rucking it out though.
It's 2019 all over again! Dragons tried to clear the kick and it hits the trainer! They have the ball in the Dragons half now.
Cleary from the left touchline. He swung it but it hits the post.
Simple as you like. Panthers stripped the numbers and simple finish for Naden.
Dragons now throw it away.
Fresh from that flick pass. Here comes Lomax with the kick. He takes his time, puts it over.
That is magic! That was the only way the Dragons were getting across. Lomax looked to be stopped in the tackle. He flicks it free and Ravalawa finishes off.
Crichton now throws it away. Maybe the Panthers just want some defensive practice?
Naden is brimming with energy after his long range try. He rises high and takes the ball with ease.
Kikau now spills it trying to charge through the line.
Cleary adds the two.
Panthers have been on the backfoot but it is changed in an instant! Norman tried to throw the cut-out to Ravalawa but it is tipped up by Naden. The winger goes the length.
Clune tries to kick for Ravalawa. It is Naden that touches it though. Dragons ball.
Clune grubbers through and earns a repeat set for the Saints.
Pair of set restarts for the Dragons! They are closer to the edge of the red zone.
Panthers tried to create on their famed left edge but Luai's pass is forward.
Dragons threatened in that set. A few good options but let down by the final kick from Norman. It goes out on the bounce. Seven tackle set.
Lomax tried to get on the outside of his man but it is knocked down by Naden. Scrum for the Dragons.
PENALTY DRAGONS! Luai clips McGuire high.
First kick from Cleary is high and is fumbled by Bird. Dragons rucking it away though.
KICK-OFF! Here we go! Dragons start with a charging run from Mikaele Ravalawa.
Here come the Panthers. They are in their black jersey with Cleary leading the way for the side looking to avenge their Grand Final loss last year in September. Next out. St George Illawarra. Clad in the famous Red V and in a nod to the Mad Dragon Vodcast. They have been dealt a bad hand tonight against the powerhouse but can they go all-in and use some Phil Hellmuth white magic to turn this around.
Before we kick-off a lovely video package on the wonderful work from Women in Rugby League to celebrate Women in League round! We here at LeagueUnlimited want to send our thank you to the hard work often unseen by the women involved with the game! Without you it isn't the Greatest Game of them all.
Here comes the boom! Friday night football starts with a bang at Suncorp Stadium! Nathan Cleary is back and the Dragons are in trouble. Hey ya, Cleary's back. Panthers haven't looked their usual slick selves in recent weeks but the return of the chinned one should steer them back on course. For the Dragons. BBQ gate is over. Everyone has served their suspensions and we have what the Dragons consider their strongest line-up tonight. Poasa Fa'masuli and Jayden Sullivan are cute with the e (cut from the team) as the Dragons look to alive their eternal flame for the top eight. Grab your snacks, drinks and settle in for some football. Kick-off is set down for just after 6pm.
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judges: Liam Kennedy, Belinda Sharpe
Video Referee: Alan Shortall
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS (16)
Tries: Mikaele Ravalawa, Jack Bird, Talatau Amone
Conversions: Zac Lomax (2/3)
PENRITH PANTHERS (34)
Tries: Brent Naden (2), Dylan Edwards (2), Matt Burton, Paul Momirovski
Conversions: Nathan Cleary (5/6)