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FULL TIME - It was a tough victory, with the full time scoreline not an accurate reflection of how hard Penrith had to fight for that one but in the end Penrith are into the Top Eight with a 28-14 win. Stay tuned for the full wrap, thanks for joining us!

Penrith Panthers 28-14

Wallace throws a shocker from dummy-half, the Tigers with one final shot 40 out and Tedesco will be tackled.

Penrith Panthers 28-14

A bizarre short kick off! Cartwright has it and Brooks strips but two in the tackle! Penalty Penrith.

Penrith Panthers 22-14

Great defence on the last from the Tigers, Wallace is caught on the last.

Penrith Panthers 16-14

No try! 3 tackles left though.

Penrith Panthers 16-14

BUNKER - Great ball by Wallace but Yeo looked short.

Penrith Panthers 16-14

McIllwrick tips Wallace and Penrith have a penalty right in front of the posts.

Penrith Panthers 16-14

And now Nofoaluma has dropped the ball trying to play it! Penrith with another set 10 out.

Penrith Panthers 16-14

Cleary bombs it and Brooks ruled to have knocked on! It looks like it came off his knees but nevertheless Penrith get the ball 10 out. Tough one against the away side. Great defence by Wests and they force Peachey over the sideline on the first tackle. Probably justice there.

Penrith Panthers 16-14

Woods drops it! Penrith 40 out! They need to build pressure.

Penrith Panthers 16-14

But great pressure from Lawrence and Cleary comes up with a poor kick on the last.

Penrith Panthers 16-14

Penrith now earn the penalty after Nofoaluma flopped on Peachey. They are 40 out.

Penrith Panthers 16-14

Yeo gets on the outside and runs twenty metres and finds Peachey. Penrith are 20 out on the last, but Blake can't take the catch. Should have gone for the repeat set there.

Penrith Panthers 16-14

DWZ goes high and takes the Brooks' bomb. Penrith will need to settle down here.

Penrith Panthers 16-14

RCG tries for the shoulder charge and concedes the penalty.

Penrith Panthers 16-14

But the Tigers can't capitalise! Cartwright takes the Brooks grubber.

Penrith Panthers 16-8

Miscommunication there from Edwards and Mansour and he has dropped it after a terrible bounce. He was lucky though with the Tigers racing through to try clean it up.

Penrith Panthers 16-8

Wallace scoots from dummy half and catches Lawrence offside! Penrith with a full set 10 out.

Penrith Panthers 10-8

First penalty goes to Penrith! McIllwrick has been pinned there and the home side kick off their set 40 out.

Penrith Panthers 10-8

You would think that the first try scorer in the second half will be crucial here. Neither side has been able to completely dominate today, hence the tight scoreline, largely due to average execution in the opposition twenty.

Penrith Panthers 10-8

A nice bomb on the last from the Tigers but Edwards has it. Nevertheless a nice finish with Naiqama taking the fullback 15 out from his own line.

Penrith Panthers 10-8

A solid kick by Wallace and Tedesco is put down 15 out.

Penrith Panthers 10-8

We are back! Penrith receive with RCG taking the first hit-up.

Penrith Panthers 10-8

HALF TIME - Penrith with a slim 10-8 lead at the break in what has been a see-sawing contest so far. Stay tuned for the second forty.

Penrith Panthers 10-8

But the last play option was a terrible one... Tigers get the ball back.

Penrith Panthers 10-4

A big penalty here! Penrith kick for touch and begin their set 40 out!

Penrith Panthers 10-4

A great offload by Yeo and Edwards makes 30 metres. Cleary kicks on the third but MWZ reads it perfectly.

Penrith Panthers 10-4

Sue comes up with an error trying to offload and Penrith have another chance to extend their lead.

Penrith Panthers 6-4

Peachey takes a step inside again and almost scores but the ball has popped out!

Penrith Panthers 6-4

But the Tigers cough it up, the pass from Lolohea hits Taylor on the chest hard and he had no chance of taking that. Penrith on halfway.

Penrith Panthers 6-4

The Tigers have the ball 40 out after an error from Harawira-Neara attempting to clean up a Tigers error but Brooks drops it on the last.

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At least they are consistent - but that is a terrible call. Common sense should prevail.

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BUNKER - Peachey goes straight through but looks like an obstruction again.

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Brooks' kick on the last hits a running Edwards on the full. DWZ now takes a run and earns the offside penalty. Penrith 40 out - can Wests hold on again?

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The Tigers hold firm in defence and MWZ takes the Cleary bomb on the last. Good signs for the away side.

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Woods now drops it on the Tigers' 40 metre line and the Panthers have a chance to strike first.

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Browne stopped in the line, denying Woods and it's a penalty to the Tigers.

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BUNKER - May bursts through a hole but looked like an obstruction.

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Brooks completes the Tigers' set with a big bomb but it's too deep! DWZ has it and it's a 7 tackle set.

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Cleary takes the line on but has no one with him, he flicks a speculator for Peachey but he can't handle it! Exciting opening to this one.

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Now Penrith earn a penalty with Taylor ruled to have held Tamou down too long. They are 20 out.

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A nice kick on the last by Tedesco but they are offside on the chase! Penalty Penrith!

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An early penalty and the Tigers begin 20 out from the Penrith line.

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Cleary kicks on the last but MWZ takes it in-goal.

KICK OFF! Tigers receive with Grant taking the first hit-up. Lawrence then takes a run, followed by Lolohea and a barge by Woods. Just a solid set here with Brooks kicking on the last! He doesn't strike it well but Naiqama almost has it but Edwards is there and bolts 20 metres.

Both sides are out now after Gavin Badger received some well-earned recognition for his 300th game as an NRL referee.

FAST FACT - James Tedesco is yet to score against the Panthers - they are the only club who have held the powerful fullback out so far. Will they be able to do it again today? If they shut him down Penrith should run away with this.

Good afternoon and welcome to the battle of the West between the Panthers and Tigers! Just the one change with Tim Browne switching with Reagan Campbell-Gillard and starting in the No. 16 jersey - so nothing new there.