Stat Attack: Panthers v Warriors
The Panthers secured a hard-fought 20-18 victory over the Warriors, with several players producing standout performances in a high-quality contest.
Captain Dylan Edwards led from the front with a game-high 222 running metres, 74 post-contact metres, seven tackle breaks and a try assist in a tireless display at the back.
Edwards with a crucial try-saver
Casey McLean was a constant threat on the edge, scoring two tries while producing 156 running metres, a line break and a line break assist. Tom Jenkins repeatedly generated momentum for the Panthers, finishing with 204 running metres and two line breaks in a powerful attacking display.
McLEAN DOUBLE
Paul Alamoti also played an important role in the victory, scoring two tries and kicking two goals. The centre finished with 181 running metres from 21 carries, added 2 line breaks and contributed a try assist in a well-rounded performance.
Alamoti secures his second
Filling in at halfback, Jack Cogger controlled the game superbly with 2 try assists, a line break assist and 413 kicking metres, while Izack Tago contributed a try assist, line break assist and 135 running metres.
Tago rocks Harris-Tavita
Through the middle, Isaiah Papali'i was outstanding with 43 tackles and a line break assist, while Lindsay Smith (38 tackles), Freddy Lussick (36), Liam Henry (33) and Cogger (33) all made significant defensive contributions. Luke Garner added 31 tackles, with Moses Leota providing strong go-forward and 28 tackles in another industrious performance.
The Panthers' balanced attack and resilient defence proved decisive as they held on to claim an important two competition points against a determined Warriors outfit.
Highlights: Panthers v Warriors
TRIES
- Casey McLean 5'
- Casey McLean 29'
- Paul Alamoti 37'
- Paul Alamoti 69'
Alamoti dives in out wide
GOALS
- Paul Alamoti 31'
- Paul Alamoti 38'
RUN METRES
- Dylan Edwards: 222m (56 runs)
- Tom Jenkins: 204m (20 runs)
- Paul Alamoti: 181m (21 runs)
- Casey McLean: 156m (18 runs)
- Izack Tago: 135m (16 runs)
McLean slices through
TRY ASSISTS
- Jack Cogger: 2
- Dylan Edwards: 1
- Izack Tago: 1
- Paul Alamoti: 1
LINE BREAKS
- Paul Alamoti: 2
- Tom Jenkins: 2
- Blaize Talagi: 1
- Casey McLean: 1
Edwards defuses under pressure
LINE BREAK ASSISTS
- Dylan Edwards: 1
- Izack Tago: 1
- Jack Cogger: 1
- Isaiah Papali'i: 1
- Casey McLean: 1
From the field: Casey McLean
TACKLES
- Isaiah Papali’i: 43
- Lindsay Smith: 38
- Freddy Lussick: 36
- Liam Henry: 33
- Jack Cogger: 33
- Luke Garner: 31
- Moses Leota: 28
TACKLE BREAKS
- Dylan Edwards: 7
- Blaize Talagi: 6
POST CONTACT METRES
- Dylan Edwards: 74m
KICKING METRES
- Jack Cogger: 413m
