The Penrith Panthers have produced their best performance of 2017 to run out 38-0 winners over a deplorable Bulldogs side. Match Report to come.
Penrith Panthers 38-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PENRITH PANTHERS: Conversion attempt by Nathan Cleary successful.
From the touchline, the Panthers convert and end up 38-0 winners.
Penrith Panthers 38-0
TRY PENRITH PANTHERS: Scored by Josh Mansour. Kick to come.
The colonel comes up with a finger licking decision and the Panthers are purring tonight!
Penrith Panthers 36-0
Josh Mansour looks to have finished his return on the perfect note.
Penrith Panthers 32-0
Dallin Watene Zelezniak is off and puts the Panthers on the charge once more.
Penrith Panthers 32-0
After starring for the Blues on Wednesday, David Klemmer and Josh Jackson have been brought back to Earth.
Penrith Panthers 32-0
Josh Mansour goes for an intercept, but can't quite hold onto the ball.
Penrith Panthers 32-0
Penrith let another try go by the wayside as Tyrone Peachey delivers a forward pass in a try-scoring situation.
Penrith Panthers 32-0
Sam Kasiano loses the ball and if you were giving a mark out of 10, the Bulldogs would be lucky to get 0 on today's performance.
Penrith Panthers 32-0
Dallin Watene Zelezniak loses the ball in an incisive run, but it's little relief for a Bulldogs side that is counting down the minutes.
Penrith Panthers 32-0
David Klemmer gives away a penalty and the match has devolved.
Penrith Panthers 32-0
Craig Garvey is sent to the sin bin for punching Dallin Watene Zelezniak.
Penrith Panthers 32-0
Things are getting a bit friendly as both sides exchange pleasantries.
Penrith Panthers 32-0
Josh Morris does superbly to pick up a Matt Frawley chip, but his wayward pass give possession back to the Panthers.
Penrith Panthers 32-0
Waqa Blake gets a bit too enthusiastic with his chase and concedes a penalty for a push in the back.
Penrith Panthers 32-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PENRITH PANTHERS: Conversion attempt by Nathan Cleary successful.
Penrith are having a ball today. 32-0.
Penrith Panthers 32-0
TRY PENRITH PANTHERS: Scored by Mitch Rein. Kick to come.
It's Rein-ing tries today! The Panthers hooker gets his second.
Penrith Panthers 30-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PENRITH PANTHERS: Conversion attempt by Nathan Cleary successful.
From in front, the Panthers take the lead to 26-0.
Penrith Panthers 26-0
Regan Campbell-Gillard is met in a bone-rattling tackle from Sam Kasiano.
Penrith Panthers 24-0
TRY PENRITH PANTHERS: Scored by Nathan Cleary. Kick to come.
Following up a nice grubber from Josh Mansour, Cleary extends the lead to a match-winning position.
Penrith Panthers 24-0
Nathan Cleary is claiming a try. We'll check with the colonel.
Penrith Panthers 20-0
Trent Merrin makes a tremendous bust to put the Panthers on the attack.
Penrith Panthers 20-0
The Bulldogs will be hoping Craig Garvey can conjure a miracle as he comes on as a replacement for Michael Lichaa.
Penrith Panthers 20-0
Cleary goes high, but Holland is able to clean up despite the oncoming pressure of Waqa Blake.
Penrith Panthers 20-0
DWZ is deemed to have knocked on, but the Panthers will be on the offensive regardless.
Penrith Panthers 20-0
Josh Morris loses the ball and Dallin Watene Zelezniak is away.
Penrith Panthers 20-0
Another penalty for the Bulldogs.
Penrith Panthers 20-0
Matt Moylan concedes a penalty and the Bulldogs have their best chance of the afternoon.
Penrith Panthers 20-0
Corey Harawira loses the ball on the first run of the set.
Penrith Panthers 20-0
Edwards gets a penalty after Montoya wouldn't release the Penrith fullback.
Penrith Panthers 20-0
Kikau forces a pass and releases the pressure on the Bulldogs.
Penrith Panthers 20-0
Kerrod Holland kicks the ball out on the fool - it just isn't happening for the Bulldogs.
Penrith Panthers 20-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PENRITH PANTHERS: Conversion attempt by Nathan Cleary successful.
Slotting the kick from the sideline the Panthers are on fire!
Penrith Panthers 20-0
TRY PENRITH PANTHERS: Scored by Waqa Blake. Kick to come.
Once again Isaah Yeo serves as provider - this time Waqa Blake is in support to take the Panthers out to an 18-0 lead.
Penrith Panthers 18-0
A great chase from Isaah Yeo forces Will Hopoate to bat a Moylan grubber over the dead ball line.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
David Klemmer collects Dylan Edwards and the Panthers will be on the attack.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
Dylan Edwards watched the ball roll over the sideline and play will resume with a scrum.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
Nathan Cleary comes up with a great kick and chase on Will Hopoate.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
The home side have come out with more energy, but their execution is letting them down.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
Jackson puts down a forward pass from the Bulldogs.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
Tim Browne will have his kicking licence revoked permanently; the Panthers prop puts in one of the worst kicks you will ever see!
Penrith Panthers 14-0
Penrith get a fortuitous penalty after Josh Mansour was tackled on the goal line.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
The Bulldogs are displaying more flair in their attack, but the Panthers still look in control with the ball.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
Montoya makes a nice run on the kick-return.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
Isaah Yeo is struggling on one leg as Josh Jackson makes a strong charge up the middle.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
Danny Fualalo takes the first run of the second half.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
Both sides are back out onto the field; kick-off only moments away.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
The Panthers have produced their finest first half of the season to lead 14-0.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
Penrith force another line drop out as the halftime siren sounds.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
Another repeat set for the Panthers - great work from Moylan to kick in-field towards the posts.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
The difference between the two sides is evident on the scoreboard, but if anything it flatters the Bulldogs.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
Will Hopoate cleans up a towering Cleary bomb.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
If the Bulldogs are to salvage something from this clash, they need to find something in this last five minutes.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
Cleary knocks on in front of the posts.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
Penrith get a penalty in front of the posts, but thoughts of taking the two never enter the Panthers heads.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
Adam Elliot loses the ball inside his own half.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
Apart from a few last play shifts, the Bulldogs have offered very little in attack this afternoon.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
Moylan finishes up a great set after points with a touch finder.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PENRITH PANTHERS: Conversion attempt by Nathan Cleary unsuccessful.
Having only missed 3 kicks heading into today, Cleary misses his second of the day.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
It's barely half a game into the switch and the Bulldogs aren't having a great day, but Matt Moylan has thrived in the #6 jersey.
Penrith Panthers 14-0
TRY PENRITH PANTHERS: Scored by Matt Moylan. Kick to come.
The captain is on the spot to follow up an Isaah Yeo offload; the Panthers are on fire!
Penrith Panthers 14-0
Waqa Blake is taken metres short of the goal line.
Penrith Panthers 10-0
Michael Lichaa kicks straight to Dylan Edwards after attempting to milk a penalty at the play the ball.
Penrith Panthers 10-0
The loss of Brett Morris and James Graham is a factor for the Bulldogs, but ball handling has to be better for the home side.
Penrith Panthers 10-0
Josh Jackson loses the ball and it just isn't happening for the Bulldogs so far.
Penrith Panthers 10-0
Canterbury get a relieving penalty.
Penrith Panthers 10-0
Penrith find touch just short of the Bulldogs goal line.
Penrith Panthers 10-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PENRITH PANTHERS: Conversion attempt by Nathan Cleary successful.
Cleary converts and the Panthers are on top.
Penrith Panthers 10-0
He has been sighted in first grade since last year, but the Bulldogs should have done their homework on Mitch Rein 'dummy and running' from close range.
Penrith Panthers 8-0
TRY PENRITH PANTHERS: Scored by Mitch Rein. Kick to come.
On debut for Penrith, Mitch Rein dives over and extends the Panthers lead.
Penrith Panthers 8-0
Penrith making nice in-roads up the middle.
Penrith Panthers 4-0
Penrith are on top during the opening stages, but the Bulldogs only trial by 4.
Penrith Panthers 4-0
Sam Kasiano puts a good hit on James Tamou.
Penrith Panthers 4-0
Brenko Lee loses the ball and releases the pressure.
Penrith Panthers 4-0
Canterbury get a penalty coming out of trouble.
Penrith Panthers 4-0
Brenko Lee makes a nice run up the right, but a misguided pass is ruled forward and gives possession back to the Panthers.
Penrith Panthers 4-0
Matt Moylan finds touch on the last.
Penrith Panthers 4-0
Josh Morris loses the ball close to the line after a good spread to the left on the last tackle.
Penrith Panthers 4-0
Moylan puts too much on his grubber and gifts the Bulldogs a seven tackle set.
Penrith Panthers 4-0
Trent Merrin takes the visitors into the Bulldogs half.
Penrith Panthers 4-0
Penrith receive a penalty after Waqa Blake was taken out while trying to field a Moses Mbye bomb.
Penrith Panthers 4-0
Canterbury get a penalty after the Panthers were ruled offside from a Nathan Cleary last tackle kick.
Penrith Panthers 4-0
Josh Mansour takes his first run in his comeback match.
Penrith Panthers 4-0
Canterbury come up with the ball for just the second time of the afternoon.
Penrith Panthers 4-0
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PENRITH PANTHERS: Conversion attempt by Nathan Cleary unsuccessful.
The young halfback pushes his first shot of the afternoon.
Penrith Panthers 4-0
TRY PENRITH PANTHERS: Scored by Corey Harawira. Kick to come.
After sustained pressure, a short pass from Nathan Cleary sends the rangy back rower over for the opening four-pointer.
Penrith Panthers 4-0
Another Panthers penalty; no one interest in taking the two however.
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The Bulldogs concede a penalty and the Panthers are well entrenched in an attacking position.
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Penrith force a turnover and are on the attack.
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Will Hopoate is collected inside the Bulldogs 10 metres courtesy of a great kick from Nathan Cleary.
James Tamou takes the first run of the afternoon.
Aiden Tolman takes the Bulldogs out onto the field.
The Panthers make their way onto ANZ Stadium.
Penrith are 1-17 with a series of positional changes from their most recent win over Newcastle; captain Matt Moylan moves to five-eighth with Dylan Edwards coming into the side at fullback, while former Dragon Mitch Rein will make his club debut at hooker.
The Bulldogs will be without two of their most experienced players with Brett Morris and James Graham out. In their place, youngster Marcelo Montoya gets another chance in first grade, while rookie prop Francis Tualau comes onto the bench.
Both clubs come into today's encounter outside the top eight with the Bulldogs in 11th and the Panthers one place ahead in 10th.
Welcome to League Unlimited's coverage of Round 13 Sunday Afternoon Football between the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and Penrith Panthers at ANZ Stadium.
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Grant Atkins, Alan Shortall
Touch Judges: Dave Ryan, Chris Sutton
Video Referee: Bernard Sutton, Luke Patten
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS (0)
Tries:
Field Goals:
Conversions:
Penalty Goals:
PENRITH PANTHERS (38)
Tries: Corey Harawira, Nathan Cleary, Mitch Rein (2), Matt Moylan, Waqa Blake, Josh Mansour
Field Goals:
Conversions: Nathan Cleary (5/7)
Penalty Goals: