Canterbury Bulldogs v Penrith Panthers team lists, how to watch, scores, updates

9.21pm

9.19pm

View from the groundBy Christian Nicolussi

Daine Laurie just produced the moment of the game with a lethal cut-out ball for Paul Alamoti to score for the Panthers.

It was a ball that Nathan Cleary would have been happy to throw.

Laurie is without a deal, which prompted Andrew Johns in the commentary box to ask how he does not have a contract, and suggested he would look good in “red and blue” of Newcastle.

9.17pm

Panthers on the board

A superb pass from Panthers fullback Daine Laurie puts winger Paul Alamoti over for Penrith’s first try of the night. Dogs wingert Marcelo Montoya took a massive risk by going for an intercept. When that failed, Alamoti was presented with an easy run to the line. Bulldogs lead 22-4 after 60 minutes

9.14pm

Burton carves up Panthers

Presented with a last-tackle play, Matt Burton decided to back himself. That idea paid off handsomely to give the Bulldogs a 22-point lead and officially extinguish any faint hope the Panthers may have held. Bulldogs lead 22-0 after 55 minutes

Matt Burton is nabbed by the Panthers.Credit: Getty Images

9.05pm

Preston scores again

Another try assist for Lachlan Galvin and a second try for the night for Jacob Preston. Preston’s line running was superb. He now has 10 tries for the year, that’s good enough for the most of any Bulldogs player this year. Bulldogs lead 16-0 after 49 minutes

Jacob Preston flies in for a try.Credit: Getty Images

9.03pm

More adversity for Penrith

Penrith lost their starting hooker Luke Sommerton to a failed HIA in the first half, and now Soni Luke – effectively the back-up No.9 – is for a HIA. I’m not a doctor, but signs were grim.

Soni Luke heads to the dressing room for a HIA.Credit: Getty Images

8.58pm

Penrith make bold start

The first few minutes of the second half have shown some promise for the Panthers. They’ve had two attacking sets and asked a question or two of the Bulldogs in both. If they keep this up, points won’t be far away. Then, after that, a poor error from Jesse McLean undoes all their good work. Bulldogs lead 10-0 after 44 minutes

David Fale in action for Penrith.Credit: Getty Images

8.54pm

Game on

We’re back in action at Accor Stadium, with Canterbury holding a handy lead. They’ll be desperate to score the first try and make Penrith’s road to victory all the more difficult. Canterbury lead 10-0 after 41 minutes

8.51pm

How do the Panthers win from here?

It won’t be easy, but here’s a road map to victory.

1- Score the first try
2 – Continue to take the speed out of the game wherever possible
3 – Hope the Bulldogs make some errors and/or lose their discipline
4 – Hope Nathan Cleary and co. run onto the field for the second half

Jacob Preston celebrates his try again Penrith.Credit: Getty Images

8.47pm

Robinson defends Roosters players

Roosters coach Trent Robinson has taken aim at the coverage of star forward Victor Radley and several teammates being dragged into drug supply allegations against the club’s former marquee recruit Brandon Smith.