Jarome Luai and Penrith’s Blues contingent have been on hearth, however Liam Martin might be dominated out of Origin II because the Panthers beat the Roosters 30-6 in a fiery conflict at Allianz Stadium.
The match culminated in a double sin-binning with Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Spencer Leniu being marched for 10 after sparking an all-in melee in a fiery finale to the sport.
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Luai arrange Stephen Crichton for the primary strive of the night time because the Panthers received off to a flyer.
Martin produced a break to place Dylan Edwards over for a long-range strive because the Panthers prolonged their lead.
Isaah Yeo was denied a strive for a double motion early, however wouldn’t be denied a second time because the Panthers pulled out to a 16-point lead.
Luai’s dancing toes arrange Brian To’o because the Panthers threatened to run away with it.
Izack Tago scored a long-range strive because the Panthers pulled out to a 28-point lead.
Luke Keary and James Tedesco made a check out of nothing to lastly get the Roosters on the board.
Martin was dominated out of the sport with a class one concussion, which implies an 11 day stand down that would rule him out of Origin II.
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Spencer Leniu have been despatched to the sin bin for a heated scuffle as Crichton pushed the lead out to 30-6, which was the ultimate rating in one other convincing Panthers victory.
BIG HITS
LUAI STAKES ORIGIN CASE IN MASTERCLASS
Just as he did earlier than Origin I Jarome Luai orchestrated a thrashing of the Roosters to place himself within the field seat for the NSW No.6 jersey.
Luai completed with 32 run metres, two sort out busts, an offload, two linebreak assists and two strive assists to guide his facet to a convincing victory.
Michael Ennis believes Luai once more timed his run to perfection forward of the Blues group being named on Tuesday for sport two at Suncorp Stadium.
“Jarome Luai a month ago against the Roosters was brilliant,” Ennis mentioned.
“Tonight he has been an enormous threat changing direction and cutting hard off that left foot.
“He has just pulled them apart out on this right hand side.
“Great skill form Luai bouncing across field with his dancing feet.
“Last time these two sides played it was Luai who really turned it on when everyone was questioning his Origin credentials.
“It was that night the 48-4 thumping of the Roosters where everyone went, no he will be the five-eighth, so much was his dominance. Well tonight he stepped it up again.”
LENIU AND JWH IN DOUBLE SIN-BINNING
There’s been plenty of discuss footy gamers entering into the boxing ring, however there can solely be one predominant occasion with promoters scrambling to arrange a heavyweight bout between Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Spencer Leniu.
The previous bull and the younger buck might be teammates subsequent 12 months but it surely’s going to be an ungainly pre-season after the pair virtually got here to blows in one of the vital heated moments of 2023.
Panthers gamers have been already livid with the Roosters prop after he cocked an elbow that caught Moses Leota excessive and drew blood, forcing the Panthers large man off for an HIA.
That was simply the tip of the iceberg with Waerea-Hargreaves ditching the gas to actually pour water onto the hearth when he squirted a water bottle after which threw it on the Panthers firebrand.
Leniu needed to be restrained by teammates who struggled to carry him again as he shouted at his opponent and gave him the mom of all dying stares.
Both males have been despatched to the sin bin however not earlier than Leniu continued his verbal barrage with the followers.
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EDWARDS OUTPOINTS TEDESCO IN FULLBACK BATTLE
James Tedesco is at very lengthy odds to be dropped for Origin II, however there is no such thing as a doubting that Dylan Edwards is closing the hole with the Blues fullback.
In a shocking duel Edwards completed with 166 metres, two sort out busts, an offload, a linebreak and a attempt to outpoint his Roosters rival.
Cooper Cronk believes Edwards’ consistency on the again for Penrith is wonderful.
“Edwards is ever-reliable, continuously working behind the defensive line organising his troops,” Cronk mentioned.
“Then when the game is there to be struck and taken he delivered. He was there supporting Liam Martin who broke through the Tedesco tackle.
“Edwards had 100 metres, a linebreak and a try in the first half. He is a hell of a player.”
Tedesco had 112 metres, three sort out busts, an offload, a linebreak and a strive in his ultimate sport earlier than Origin II.
Mal Meninga believes Edwards is placing the warmth on Tedesco along with his constant stage of efficiency.
“He is putting pressure on James Tedesco and the commentary has been fairly strong about him going into the NSW side,” Meninga mentioned.
“He wouldn’t let the sky blue jersey down there is no doubt about that. He is a terrific player.
“His game is based on effort and he is always there.”
MATCH PREVIEW
Jack Cogger will look to show he can fill the void left by Nathan Cleary at halfback for the Penrith Panthers as they journey to Allianz Stadium for a conflict in opposition to the Sydney Roosters.
For the Panthers Zac Hosking drops out with Liam Martin to start out and Soni Luke becoming a member of the bench.
For the Roosters Billy Smithis out, with Drew Hutchison beginning within the centres.
Cleary was dominated out for about six weeks after sustaining a hamstring pressure through the Panthers’ 26-18 win over the Dragons.
It was a serious blow not only for the defending premiers but in addition the NSW Blues forward of Origin Game II.
Cogger, who not too long ago spent two seasons with the Huddersfield Giants within the Super League earlier than shifting to the foot of the mountains, has been entrusted with halfback duties as Penrith look to proceed their dazzling kind this season.
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The Roosters snapped a three-game dropping streak with a 25-24 win over the Bulldogs due to a late Luke Keary area aim.
However, Trent Robinson’s facet can’t afford to make it 4 losses of their final 5 and slip additional away from the chasing finals pack.
TEAMS
Roosters group: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Corey Allan 18. Drew Hutchison 5. Junior Pauga 6. Joseph Manu 7. Luke Keary 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Turpin 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Egan Butcher 12. Nat Butcher 13. Sitili Tupouniua 14. Sandon Smith 15. Nathan Brown 16. Angus Crichton 17. Matthew Lodge. 18th man: 19. Zach Dockar-Clay
Panthers group: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Jack Cogger 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 14. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Jaeman Salmon 22. Soni Luke. 18th man: 19. Luke Garner
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