Prelim Final
Penrith Panthers 14 lost to Newcastle Knights 22
Team Info
Penrith
- Previous Game:
- Round qlf vs. Sydney
- Next Game:
- n/a
- Out:
- Billy Scott (bench)
- In:
- Jack Cogger (halfback), Luke Garner (bench)
- Changes:
- Nathan Cleary (halfback to bench), Isaiah Papali'i (second row to bench), Lindsay Smith (lock to bench), Isaah Yeo (bench to lock), Scott Sorensen (bench to second row)
Newcastle
- Previous Game:
- Round Semi vs. Warriors
- Next Game:
- Round gf vs. Sydney
No changes.
Match Notes
Penrith opted to bench usual halfback Cleary, who wasn't utilised til the 20th minute of the game. He then sustained a compound fracture injury to his leg shortly before halftime, the result of a 'hip drop' tackle for which Crossland was sent off.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Tim Costello, Shawn Dollin
Sources:Official League Website
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