Round 5
Canterbury Bankstown 16 def. Penrith Panthers 8
Team Info
Canterbury
- Previous Game:
- Round 4 vs. South Sydney
- Next Game:
- Round 6 vs. Parramatta
- In:
- Bruce Conneeley (bench), Denis Beeby (bench)
- Changes:
- Terry Reynolds (five-eighth to halfback), Dennis Scahill (halfback to five-eighth)
Penrith
- Previous Game:
- Round 4 vs. Newtown
- Next Game:
- Round 6 vs. Eastern Suburbs
- Out:
- Mal McMartin (wing), John Moran (centre), Russell Johnstone (second row)
- In:
- Ern Gillon (centre), David Applebee (centre), Bob Boland (front row)
- Changes:
- Paul Gibson (centre to wing), Rod Elliott (front row to second row)
Match Notes
Mal McMartin withdrew from the Penrith team mid week and was replaced by Paul Gibson, John Moran also withdrew through injury on Friday with Ern Gillon his replacement.
Nev Hornery left the field early in the 1st half with a dislocated shoulder he was replaced by Dennis Beeby, Terry Reynolds was sent off after 22 minutes for kicking Ron Raper then in the 2nd half Norm Thomas was replace by reserve grade half back Bruce Conneeley.
Dave Applebee was sent off in the final minute of the match for a high tackle.
Reynolds was suspended for 2 games & Applebee for 3.
Note: Forward packs are listed in reverse order.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Greg Fiveash, Andrew Ferguson, Rugby League Tables