Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary helped his side snap a five-game losing streak last weekend and the superstar is eager to produce another big performance this week.
Penrith will be without hooker Mitch Kenny, who has been suspended for two matches, however five-eighth Blaize Talagi has shown glimpses of the exciting player he has the potential to develop into and continues to develop his partnership with Cleary.
The Sea Eagles will travel to CommBank Stadium desperate to end a three-game skid of their own, with halfback Daly Cherry-Evans eager to steady the ship in his final year with the club.
The veteran remains one of the best attacking minds in the competition and will need all his brilliance to orchestrate a victory over the four-time defending premiers.
Match: Panthers v Sea Eagles
Round 8 –
home Team
Panthers
15thPosition
away Team
Sea Eagles
11thPosition
Venue:CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Panthers: Luke Sommerton takes over at hooker from Mitch Kenny (suspension) while Izack Tago is back in the centres in place of Luke Garner (concussion). Mavrik Geyer has been added to the bench for his first NRL game since Round 25 last year.
Sea Eagles: A huge boost for the Sea Eagles with star fullback Tom Trbojevic named to return after three games out with a knee injury. Lehi Hopoate moves back to the wing, Tommy Talau goes to the bench and Clayton Faulalo drops out. With Jake Trbojevic entering the concussion protocols, Jazz Tevaga moves to lock and Jake Simpkin to hooker. Josh Aloiai (shoulder) returns in the front row and Corey Waddell is back from suspension on the bench. Nathan Brown has been named on the bench despite suffering a shoulder injury against the Dragons. Toafofoa Sipley has been banned for four games for dangerous contact.
Match: Panthers v Sea Eagles
Round 8 –
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Sea Eagles
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1Dylan EdwardsFullback for Sea Eagles is number 1Tom Trbojevic
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Winger for Panthers is number 2Paul AlamotiWinger for Sea Eagles is number 2Jason Saab
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Centre for Panthers is number 3Izack TagoCentre for Sea Eagles is number 3Tolutau Koula
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Centre for Panthers is number 4Casey McLeanCentre for Sea Eagles is number 4Reuben Garrick
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Winger for Panthers is number 5Thomas JenkinsWinger for Sea Eagles is number 5Lehi Hopoate
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6Blaize TalagiFive-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6Luke Brooks
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7Nathan ClearyHalfback for Sea Eagles is number 7Daly Cherry-Evans
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 8Moses LeotaProp for Sea Eagles is number 8Josh Aloiai
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9Luke SommertonHooker for Sea Eagles is number 9Jake Simpkin
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Prop for Panthers is number 10Liam HenryProp for Sea Eagles is number 10Siosiua Taukeiaho
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 11Scott Sorensen2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11Haumole Olakau’atu
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12Liam Martin2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12Ben Trbojevic
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Lock for Panthers is number 13Isaah YeoLock for Sea Eagles is number 13Jazz Tevaga
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 14Brad SchneiderInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 14Tommy Talau
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15Isaiah Papali’iInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 15Corey Waddell
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Interchange for Panthers is number 16Lindsay SmithInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 16Ethan Bullemor
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Interchange for Panthers is number 17Mavrik GeyerInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 17Nathan Brown
Reserves
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Replacement for Panthers is number 18Daine LaurieReplacement for Sea Eagles is number 18Gordon Chan Kum Tong
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Reserve for Panthers is number 19Luron PateaReserve for Sea Eagles is number 19Clayton Faulalo
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Reserve for Panthers is number 20Asu KepaoaReserve for Sea Eagles is number 20Jake Arthur
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Reserve for Panthers is number 21Matthew EisenhuthReserve for Sea Eagles is number 21Michael Chee Kam
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Reserve for Panthers is number 22Jack ColeReserve for Sea Eagles is number 22Caleb Navale
Panthers Ins
- Asu Kepaoa
- Jack Cole
- Luke Sommerton
- Luron Patea
- Matthew Eisenhuth
- Mavrik Geyer
Sea Eagles Ins
- Corey Waddell
- Gordon Chan Kum Tong
- Jake Arthur
- Josh Aloiai
- Michael Chee Kam
- Tom Trbojevic
Panthers Outs
- Luke Garner
- Mitch Kenny
Sea Eagles Ins
- Jake Trbojevic
- Toafofoa Sipley
Match Officials
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
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Stat Attack
- The Panthers have won nine of their past 10 games against the Sea Eagles.
- The Sea Eagles have lost their last three games at CommBank Stadium.
- Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards has scored eight tries in his last six games against the Sea Eagles.
- Sea Eagles centre Reuben Garrick has scored seven tries in his last six games at CommBank Stadium.
- Panthers centre Casey McLean has scored five tries in his past six games.