Full Time
80:00
6:00pm Fri August 13, 2021
Round 22 - Suncorp Stadium, Milton / Yuggera-Turrbal - Crowd: 6653
80min

FULL TIME! Panthers do enough to win.

80min

Dragons tried to create something near the end. Amone puts Feagai away who kicks inside but the chaser misses the bounce.

78min

Conversion: Dragons
Attempted by Zac Lomax.

Lomax misses.

Panthers lead Dragons 16 - 34 Panthers
77min

Try: Dragons
Scored by Talatau Amone. Kick to come.

Amone takes on the line and goes over!

Panthers lead Dragons 16 - 34 Panthers
76min

Kikau is sent to the bin for a professional foul.

75min

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.

74min

Edwards loses it in the tackle.

72min

Bird takes it dead. Panthers just grinding them down now.

70min

Conversion: Panthers
Kicked by Nathan Cleary.

Cleary from the right side. He has been busy tonight. Starts it wide and slides it over.

Panthers lead Dragons 12 - 34 Panthers
69min

Try: Panthers
Scored by Paul Momirovski. Kick to come.

Panthers turned on the pressure and Momirovski slides over.

Panthers lead Dragons 12 - 32 Panthers
67min

Cleary kicks for his halves partner but Lomax is there to cover. Dropout.

66min

Dragons give it back again.

65min

Panthers tried to make that too complex. It was forward from Burton.

63min

McGuire spills it from the kick-off. Edwards reciprocates but no advantage.

62min

Conversion: Dragons
Kicked by Zac Lomax.

Lomax thumps it through.

Panthers lead Dragons 12 - 28 Panthers
61min

Try: Dragons
Scored by Jack Bird. Kick to come.

Amone creates something! He took on the line and flicks it to Bird to finish.

Panthers lead Dragons 10 - 28 Panthers
60min

PENALTY DRAGONS! Amone hit after the kick.

55min

PENALTY PANTHERS! McGuire pinged for a crusher. ON REPORT.

54min

Conversion: Panthers
Kicked by Nathan Cleary.

Cleary just boots another two.

Panthers lead Dragons 6 - 28 Panthers
53min

Try: Panthers
Scored by Matt Burton. Kick to come.

Burton takes the ball and isn't going to be stopped.

Panthers lead Dragons 6 - 26 Panthers
52min

Jack Bird loses it trying to ruck it back.

52min

Conversion: Panthers
Kicked by Nathan Cleary.

Cleary adds two more.

Panthers lead Dragons 6 - 22 Panthers
51min

Try: Panthers
Scored by Dylan Edwards. Kick to come.

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.

Panthers lead Dragons 6 - 20 Panthers
50min

Dragons tried to repeat the dose for their first try. He flicks a terrible pass and Ravalawa has to take it over the sideline.

48min

Naden knocks it on in the contest.

44min

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.

40min

KICK-OFF! Back underway.

40min

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.

40min

HALFTIME :: Panthers have been sloppy but comfortable. They lead 18-6.

39min

Dragons with their defense find some pressure and get a dropout! Lomax led the charge.

36min

Naden tries to fly for his hat-trick but he gets pushed out by Ravalawa.

34min

Jackson Ford tries to throw an offload and Clune can't grab it.

31min

Conversion: Panthers
Kicked by Nathan Cleary.

Cleary with his first kick from the right tonight. He pilots it over.

Panthers lead Dragons 6 - 16 Panthers
30min

Try: Panthers
Scored by Dylan Edwards. Kick to come.

Edwards takes on the line and spins across.

Panthers lead Dragons 6 - 14 Panthers
30min

Cleary has threatened that all night. Ravalawa loses that one.

29min

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.

27min

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.

26min

Conversion: Panthers
Attempted by Nathan Cleary.

Cleary from the left touchline. He swung it but it hits the post.

Panthers lead Dragons 6 - 10 Panthers
24min

Try: Panthers
Scored by Brent Naden. Kick to come.

Simple as you like. Panthers stripped the numbers and simple finish for Naden.

Panthers lead Dragons 6 - 10 Panthers
23min

Dragons now throw it away.

20min

Conversion: Dragons
Kicked by Zac Lomax.

Fresh from that flick pass. Here comes Lomax with the kick. He takes his time, puts it over.

Tied up at Dragons 6 - 6 Panthers
19min

Try: Dragons
Scored by Mikaele Ravalawa. Kick to come.

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.

Panthers lead Dragons 4 - 6 Panthers
17min

Crichton now throws it away. Maybe the Panthers just want some defensive practice?

17min

Naden is brimming with energy after his long range try. He rises high and takes the ball with ease.

15min

Kikau now spills it trying to charge through the line.

15min

Conversion: Panthers
Kicked by Nathan Cleary.

Cleary adds the two.

Panthers lead Dragons 0 - 6 Panthers
13min

Try: Panthers
Scored by Brent Naden. Kick to come.

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.

Panthers lead Dragons 0 - 4 Panthers
12min

Clune tries to kick for Ravalawa. It is Naden that touches it though. Dragons ball.

10min

Clune grubbers through and earns a repeat set for the Saints.

9min

Pair of set restarts for the Dragons! They are closer to the edge of the red zone.

8min

Panthers tried to create on their famed left edge but Luai's pass is forward.

4min

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.

3min

Lomax tried to get on the outside of his man but it is knocked down by Naden. Scrum for the Dragons.

2min

PENALTY DRAGONS! Luai clips McGuire high.

2min

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)