Penrith Panthers vs Dolphins Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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Penrith Panthers will be glad to see the back of the Origin period but still sit in second spot on the ladder. The reigning premiers will have eyes on yet another Premiership and are boosted by the return of talisman Nathan Cleary.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Sunday 21st July, 2024 - 5:00a / AUS - 2:00p / US EST - 12:00a / US PST - Saturday 20th July, 2024 - 9:00p
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will not be broadcast live in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League in Australia / This match will not be broadcast live in the US
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PENRITH PANTHERS FORM: PANTHERS GET BACK TO WINNING WAYS
The Panthers made it three wins from their last four matches by overcoming Brisbane Broncos last time out. They have now lost just three matches in their last 11 outings but will be eager to win this having lost two of their last three home matches.
LAST FIVE: LWWLW
DOLPHINS FORM: DOLPHINS AVOID THIRD STRAIGHT LOSS
The Dolphins produced a strong showing last week to record an important win over South Sydney Rabbitohs. Had they lost that, it would have been a third consecutive defeat but they now remain in touching distance of the top four.
LAST FIVE: LWLLW
PENRITH PANTHERS TEAM NEWS: CLEARY MAKES COMEBACK
Having been sidelined since Round 10 with a hamstring injury, Nathan Cleary is back on deck for the Panthers. He could be joined by a couple of Origin stars but Dylan Edwards and Isaah Yeo will be rested.
Starting 13: 1. Daine Laurie 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Casey McLean 5. Paul Alamoti 6. Brad Schneider 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Luke Garner 13. Matt Eisenhuth Bench: 14. Trent Toelau 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Luron Patea Reserves: 18. Isaiah Iongi 19. Mavrik Geyer 20. Soni Luke 21. Tyrone Peachey 22. Jarome Luai 23. Brian To'o 24. Liam Martin
DOLPHINS TEAM NEWS: TABUAI-FIDOW NAMED AT FULLBACK
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has been listed to return to the side having played for Queensland on Wednesday. He will be joined by Felise Kaufusi who only managed a limited spell on the pitch and should be relatively fresh to back up.
Starting 13: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Max Plath 10. Tevita Pangai Junior 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Kenny Bromwich Bench: 14. Josh Kerr 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ray Stone 17. Trai Fuller Reserves: 18. Sean O'Sullivan 19. Tesi Niu 20. Anthony Milford 21. Mason Teague 22. Oryn Keeley
PENRITH PANTHERS VS DOLPHINS PREDICTION
Penrith Panthers will have their eyes set on another tilt at a Premiership now that the State of Origin series is over. They will be guided around the pitch by Nathan Cleary having recovered from a hamstring injury and his return will give the Panthers a huge boost. The Dolphins have been inconsistent of late and will need to be at their best here but it will be tough for them to come out on top.
PENRITH PANTHERS VS DOLPHINS TIP: PENRITH PANTHERS -8
