Disrespectful field goal? Icing the game? I’ll let you be the judge of that one
Hasn’t been much to report the last 10 minutes. Best moment was definitely Paul Alamoti conceding a penalty for a hair pull on Fletcher Sharpe
Good news for the Panthers, Liam Henry cleared to return
WHAT A TACKLE BY THOMAS JENKINS! HOLDS UP FLETCHER SHARPE TO SAVE THE GAME
No mistake
TRY ON DEBUT! Hassett steams onto a Brad Schneider short ball and the Knights can’t stop him
Neither team have their challenges remaining after Newcastle unsuccessfully challenge a ruck interference call
MELEEE! Phoenix Crossland is well out of his weight class as he squares up to Moses Leota and gives away a penalty as a result
Liam Henry has been sent for a HIA
Fletcher Sharpe makes a beauty’s linebreak and puts the Knights on the attack, but their set ends a play later when a Dane Gagai “Gidley flick” goes over the sideline
Newcastle’s turn to force a dropout via Jack Cogger. The Panthers go short and it hits Phoenix Crossland, who was within the 10 metres, square in the back of the head for a Penrith penalty
Great defence by the Knights to force a handover deep inside their own 20
The Panthers straight on the prowl in the second half, forcing another dropout. But this time the short one pays off for the Knights, with a Panthers knock on confirmed via an unsuccessful challenge
Confirmation that Paul Bryan dislocated his shoulder in his first involvement in the NRL. But it popped back in and he’s still on the field!
TRAGIC! Dylan Lucas almost gets his 4th try of the first half, but a phenomenal cover tackle from Daine Laurie forces the ball loose as he’s grounding it
It’s a tragic debut for Paul Bryan - who seems to have injured his shoulder in his first involvement of NRL. He’s staying out there for now however
Penrith had four straight sets but do not come away with points after a Paul Alamoti error
It’s back to back dropouts forced by Penrith, this time by Brad Schneider.
Izack Tago claims a try, but the bunker rules a double knock on. Penrith get the ball back however
Penrith finally with a productive play - Blaize Talagi forces a line dropout.
Somber news for the Knights. Adam Elliot has torn his bicep and will miss not just the rest of tonight, but an extended period of time.
No mistake
It’s a first half hat trick for Dylan Lucas! And a third try assist for Tyson Gamble, who grubbers in behind the Panthers line perfectly
For Newcastle, Adam Elliot has left the field. Reported as tweaking an elbow injury
Liam Henry has been binned for a blatant crusher tackle
“A disruptive” no it’s a disruptor. Dang autocorrect
It’s a second denied try for the Panthers in three minutes - Jesse McLean gets across the stripe, but Paul Alamoti gets penalised for a disruptive on Fletcher Hunt
Tom Jenkins gets across the line for Penrith - but he knocks the ball on trying to ground it as his body swings over the sideline
No mistake (just)
Penrith are utterly shell shocked! It’s a third try for the Knights, the second for Lucas, and almost the exact same way as his first.
No mistake
It’s back to back for Newcastle! They take advantage of an obstruction penalty and Tyson Gamble supplies a great ball to Lucas, who lowers over the tackle of Brad Schneider to score
No mistake
String carry from the Knights fullback, who manages to ground the ball despite the string attention of Daine Laurie and Liam Henry
We’re underway in Bathurst!
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judges: Matt Noyen, Drew Oultram
Video Referee: Ashley Klein
PENRITH PANTHERS (6)
Tries: Harrison Hassett
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Paul Alamoti (1/1)
Penalty Goals:
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS (25)
Tries: Fletcher Sharpe, Dylan Lucas (3)
Field Goals: Jack Cogger (1/1)
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Dane Gagai (4/4)
Penalty Goals: