Friday, 2nd of October, 7:50 PM, NRL Finals Week 1, Panthers Stadium, Penrith, Penrith Panthers versus Sydney Roosters NRL Match Fixture

These clubs head into game one of the finals after finishing the regular season at opposite ends of the spectrum. Last week saw the Roosters produce one of their worst performances in modern history against a red hot South Sydney side who put 60 points on them, while the Panthers proved why they’re competition favourites easily winning their 15th game in a row against the Bulldogs. The Roosters will need to bounce back immediately as Penrith at home is going to be very tough topple.

Penrith Panthers

Penrith Panthers 2020 squad list excluding above changes below;

 
1. Dylan Edwards 2. Josh Mansour 3. Brent Naden 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. James Tamou 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo

Reserves: 14. Tyrone May 15. Kurt Capewell 16. Moses Leota 17. Zane Tetevano 18. Mitch Kenny 19. Dean Whare 20. Matt Burton 21. Spencer Leniu

Coach: Ivan Cleary

The Sydney Roosters

Sydney Roosters 2020 squad list excluding above changes below;

 
1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Josh Morris 4. Joseph Manu 5. Brett Morris 6. Luke Keary 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Boyd Cordner 12. Sitili Tupouniua 13. Isaac Liu

Reserves: 14. Lachlan Lam 15. Lindsay Collins 16. Angus Crichton 17. Sonny Bill Williams 18. Nat Butcher 19. Mitchell Aubusson 20. Poasa Faamausili 21. Matt Ikuvalu

Coach: Trent Robinson

LAST TIME THEY MET

The last time these two teams met the Panthers beat the Roosters 20-14, Previously, in earlier years and most recent form, 39 matches played between the Panthers and the Roosters favouring the Roosters slightly winning 20, all other statistics suggest the Panthers defend better than the Roosters.

THE ERL PREDICTION

Panthers by 13