Last weekend saw the Tigers lose to inferior opposition. This weekend they face similiar opposition in the Penrith Panthers at Penrith Stadium.

The Panthers are however rapidly improving and will start favourites. If the Tigers can hammer their forwards, the Tigers backline will do the rest. The Tigers will be without Senter and Hill for this match, which in total equals 390 games worth of 1st grade experience. Look for Pearson, and O'Neill to lead the boys.

Ben Jeffries is having a great season so far, and will be partnered with talented young Lincoln Withers in the halves. Both when they take the line on are very dangerous, especially Withers near the tryline.

Squads:

Tigers: Joel Caine, Hassan Saleh, Matt Seers, Joel Wilson, Ahmad Bajouri, Lincoln Withers, Ben Jeffries, Corey Pearson, Robert Mears, John Skandalis, Mark O'Neill, Troy Wozniak, Ben Galea. Reserves: Willie Manu, Luke O'Donnell, Steve Trindall, Kevin McGuinness (one to be omitted)

Panthers: Rhys Wesser, Luke Lewis, Shane Elford, Ryan Girdler, Luke Rooney, Scott Sattler,Craig Gower, Colin Ward, Luke Priddis, Martin Lang, Ben Roarty, Tony Puletua, John Cross. Reserves: Jody Gall, Ned Catic, Lee Hopkins, Shannon Donato, Joe Galuvao (one to be omitted)

Tigers will have to watch out for Gower, and also Girdler who is back in the centres for Penrith. This is another danger game for the Tigers and if they want to be there at seasons end they have to win this game to restore enthusiasm which seemed lacking last weekend.

 

My Tip: Panthers will fight hard at home. In the end a draw

 

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