Saturday, 26th of September, 3:00 PM, NRL Round 19, ANZ Stadium, Sydney, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs versus Penrith Panthers NRL Match Fixture

The Bulldogs head into this game after an upset win over the Rabbitohs last week, while competition front-runners the Panthers secured the minor premiership after thumping the Cowboys. With Trent Barrett taking over the reins at the Bulldogs next season, many players and staff are leaving the club and they will be aiming to finish the year on a positive note, whilst the Panthers will keen on winning their 15th game in a row, a club record.

The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 2020 squad list excluding above changes below;

 
1. Will Hopoate 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Reimis Smith 4. Tim Lafai 5. Jayden Okunbor 6. Jake Averillo 7. Lachlan Lewis 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Luke Thompson 11. Chris Smith 12. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 13. Josh Jackson

Reserves: 14. Brandon Wakeham 15. Renouf To’omaga 16. Sione Katoa 17. Sauaso Sue 19. Dean Britt 20. Jack Cogger 21. Tuipulotu Katoa 23. Kerrod Holland

Coach: Steve Georgallis

The Penrith Panthers

Penrith Panthers 2020 squad list excluding above changes below;

 
1. Daine Laurie 2. Josh Mansour 3. Tyrone May 4. Brent Naden 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. James Tamou 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo

Reserves: 14. Matt Burton 15. Spencer Leniu 16. Moses Leota 17. Zane Tetevano 18. Mitch Kenny 19. Dean Whare 20. Jack Hetherington 21. Billy Burns

Coach: Ivan Cleary

LAST TIME THEY MET

The last time these two teams met the Bulldogs beat the Panthers 16-8, Previously, in earlier years and most recent form, 39 matches played between the Bulldogs and the Panthers favouring the Panthers winning 20, all other statistics suggest the Panthers take care of business!

THE ERL PREDICTION

Canterbury Bulldogs by 6