Penrith panthers Headed Back to Comcast…
After weathering an early storm against the Dolphins in Round 20, the Penrith Panthers look to be back in ominous form after outclassing the Dragons in their last match, with the Knights next in their sights.
Halfback Nathan Cleary continued to stamp his comeback from injury with another showstopping performance, scoring a hat-trick in his side’s 46-10 win.
While Penrith celebrated their win, they picked up fresh injury concerns with Warriors-bound prop James Fisher-Harris leaving the field in the opening minutes with a groin injury.
Fullback Daine Laurie left the field in the 20th minute and failed his HIA after a head clash with Dragons fullback Mat Feagai, and won’t be available this week.
Centre Izack Tago pleaded guilty to a Grade 1 dangerous contact charge from the match, but has avoided suspension with a fine.
The Knights come into this game off the bye, but were humbled at home in their last start against the Broncos, going down 30-14.
The match also dealt the side a big injury blow, with Blues Game Three star Bradman Best succumbing to a hamstring injury.
Coach Adam O’Brien will be hoping to have Brodie Jones back on deck after suffering a head knock in Round 19, with Adam Elliott and Enari Tuala both nursing calf injuries.
