Stat Attack: Panthers v Dragons
The Panthers improved to 10-1 for the season with a controlled 28-6 victory over the Dragons at Suncorp Stadium, overcoming slippery conditions with an 85 per cent completion rate (41/48).
Nathan Cleary controlled the contest superbly with 2 try assists, 2 line break assists, 771 kicking metres and 4 goals, while Dylan Edwards was outstanding at the back with a game-high 294 run metres from 31 carries, 128 kick return metres and 95 post-contact metres.
Highlights: Panthers v Dragons
Tom Jenkins continued his outstanding season with a double, 195 run metres and 6 tackle breaks, while Brian To’o crossed for a try and powered through 234 metres and 87 post-contact metres. Casey McLean also impressed with 2 line breaks, a try assist and 152 run metres.
Isaiah Papali’i was influential on both sides of the ball with a try, 129 run metres and 39 tackles, while Moses Leota (149m) and Liam Henry (39 tackles) helped lay the platform through the middle.
JENKINS DOUBLE
Defensively, Freddy Lussick led the way with 48 tackles, supported by Isaah Yeo (41), Papali’i (39) and Lindsay Smith (36).
TRIES
- Tom Jenkins 11'
- Tom Jenkins 36'
- Isaiah Papali'i 46'
- Brian To'o 68'
- Luke Garner 79'
Bizz in the corner
GOALS
- Nathan Cleary 13'
- Nathan Cleary 37'
- Nathan Cleary 48'
- Nathan Cleary 79'
RUN METRES
- Dylan Edwards: 294m (31runs)
- Brian To’o: 234m (21 runs)
- Tom Jenkins: 195m (23 runs)
- Paul Alamoti: 152m (14 runs)
- Casey McLean: 152m (16 runs)
- Moses Leota: 149m (13 runs)
- Isaiah Papali’i: 129m (15 runs)
Edwards stops a certain try
TRY ASSISTS
- Nathan Cleary: 2
- Casey McLean: 1
- Paul Alamoti: 1
LINE BREAKS
- Casey McLean: 2
- Paul Alamoti: 1
- Brian To’o: 1
- Tom Jenkins: 1
- Luke Ganer: 1
Ice strikes
LINE BREAK ASSISTS
- Nathan Cleary: 2
- Blaize Talagi: 1
- Paul Alamoti: 1
Press Conference: Panthers v Dragons
TACKLES
- Freddy Lussick: 48
- Isaah Yeo: 41
- Liam Henry: 39
- Isaiah Papali’i: 39
- Lindsay Smith: 36
- Izack Tago: 31
- Scott Sorensen: 28
- Moses Leota: 26
- Nathan Cleary: 22
- Blaize Talagi: 20
TACKLE BREAKS
- Tom Jenkins: 6
- Casey McLean: 6
- Isaiah Papali’i: 5
POST CONTACT METRES
- Dylan Edwards: 95m
- Brian To’o: 87m
- Tom Jenkins: 74m
KICK RETURN METRES
- Dylan Edwards: 128m
KICKING METRES
- Nathan Cleary: 771m
Jim Beam Team Song: Round 11
