THURSDAY, AUGUST 15th,2024 BLUEBET STADIUM, PENRITH
Panthers vs. Storm: A Potential Grand Final Preview
The Panthers will host the Storm in a highly anticipated Round 24 clash, which could serve as a preview of the NRL grand final on October 6.
Panthers’ Resilience Tested in Eels Clash
The Panthers were outplayed by the Eels for large parts of their clash last week, but stormed home to an amazing last-minute victory. In my opinion they scored a try which should have been taken off them for obstruction, but the Refs are gutless, so reward the bigger clubs.
Injury Concerns for Panthers Ahead of Storm Showdown
The Panthers will be anxiously awaiting the fitness of back-rower Scott Sorensen, who sustained a hamstring injury against the Eels, while star fullback Dylan Edwards has a chance to return from a knee injury.
However, they will be without star back-rower Liam Martin, who has received a one-match ban for Dangerous Contact.
Storm Struggles Despite Victory Over Rabbitohs
The Storm appeared out of sorts once more, but still proved too strong for the Rabbitohs. Could Cameron Munster’s return be contributing to the Storm’s issues, and will they have everything sorted in time for this crucial matchup? The winner of this game will take a significant step toward securing the minor premiership.
Storm’s Injury Woes: Katoa Under Watch
Storm back-rower Eli Katoa missed the Souths game due to a knee injury and will be monitored closely ahead of this pivotal clash.
Storm
1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. William Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Grant Anderson 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King, 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Lazarus Vaalepu, 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Alec MacDonald 18. Kane Bradley 19. Sualauvi Faalogo 20. Tepai Moeroa , 21. Dean Ieremia 22. Chris Lewis
Panthers
1. Daine Laurie 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Mavrik Geyer 12. Liam Henry 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Trent Toelau 15. Matt Eisenhuth 16. Luron Patea 17. Jack Cole 18. Brad Schneider 19. James Fisher-Harris 20. Dylan Edwards 21. Austin Dias 22. Luke Sommerton
Referee, Ashley Klein, Touch Judges, Dave Munro, Liam Kennedy, Bunker. Gerard Sutton .
Key Match Stats and Team Line ups
The Panthers have claimed victory in five of their last seven encounters with the Storm.
The Storm have triumphed in seven of their past eight away games.
Panthers winger Brian To’o has crossed the try line six times in his last four games against the Storm.
Storm prop Josh King is set to make his 150th NRL appearance.
Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary has racked up 64 points in his last four matches.
Prediction.
The Panthers were outplayed by the Eels for large parts of their clash last week, but stormed home to an amazing last-minute victory. The Storm seemed off their game once again, yet still managed to overpower the Rabbitohs. Have the Storm’s issues been brought on by Cameron Munster’s return and will they have it all sorted in time for this vital clash? The winner of this will take a large step towards claiming the minor premiership.
The Panthers may be the favourites at home and appear to be the stronger side, but don’t count the Storm out just yet. Storm for me. Just.
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