Panthers v Raiders: Cogger steps up; Pattie returns

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Wed 29 Jul 2026, 09:09 AM

The Raiders are out to recreate last year's 'Mudgee Miracle' as they look to continue a late-season charge to the finals when they face Penrith on Saturday night

Kaeo Weekes scored a stunning golden point try when the sides faced off in the central-west town 12 months ago and the fullback enters the game in top form.

Weekes has scored three tries in the past two matches, with last year's match-winner sure to be fresh in his mind when the Raiders arrive at Glen Willow Oval for a crucial clash with the competition leaders.

Canberra have won four in a row to rocket into finals contention and are now just four points outside the eight with six games remaining.

The face a tough task to keep the momentum rolling against a Penrith side sitting at the top of the table.

It hasn't all been smooth sailing for the Panthers in recent weeks but they steadied the ship somewhat with a gritty six-point win over the Eels last Thursday.

It was Nathan Cleary's field goal that clattered into the post before Weekes' iconic try 12 months ago and the halfback has vowed to deliver in the clutch if called upon on Saturday night.

Round 22 - Round 22 - Saturday 1 Aug

7:30 am

Panthers

Raiders

Venue: Glen Willow Oval, Mudgee

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Panthers: Fullback Dylan Edwards remained sidelined with a shoulder injury so Jaxen Edgar again gets the nod in the No.1 jersey. Jack Cogger takes over at five-eighth from Blaize Talagi who drops to the reserves in the only change to the 19-man squad that downed the Eels.

Raiders: Owen Pattie is back from suspension to start at hooker so Tom Starling goes back to the bench and Jayden Brailey drops out. Joe Roddy comes in on the bench in place of Vena Patuki-Case.

Round 22 - Round 22 - Saturday 1 Aug

7:30 am

Panthers

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Jaxen Edgar

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Thomas Jenkins

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Jed Stuart
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Paul Alamoti

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Simi Sasagi
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Casey McLean

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jack Cogger

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Ethan Sanders

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Corey Horsburgh
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Freddy Lussick

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Owen Pattie
Prop for Panthers is number 10 Lindsay Smith

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Zac Hosking
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Ata Mariota
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan Smithies

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Billy Scott

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Scott Sorensen

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Matty Nicholson
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Liam Henry

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Josh Papalii
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Billy Phillips

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Daine Laurie
Interchange for Panthers is number 18 Izack Tago

Interchange for Raiders is number 18 Sebastian Kris
Interchange for Panthers is number 19 Jack Cole

Interchange for Raiders is number 19 Joe Roddy

Reserves

Reserve for Panthers is number 20 Blaize Talagi

Reserve for Raiders is number 20 Coby Black
Reserve for Panthers is number 21 Luron Patea

Reserve for Raiders is number 21 Savelio Tamale
Reserve for Panthers is number 22 Kalani Leuluai-Going

Reserve for Raiders is number 22 Vena Patuki-Case

Jack Cogger
Kalani Leuluai-Going
Luron Patea

Coby Black
Joe Roddy
Owen Pattie
Savelio Tamale

Jayden Brailey

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 7/28/2026 7:10:36 AM

Stat Attack

The Panthers have won six of their last eight games against the Raiders.
The Raiders have scored 154 points in four consecutive wins.
Panthers centre Casey McLean has scored three tries in his last two games against the Raiders.
Raiders winger Xavier Savage has scored five tries in his last five games.
Panthers winger Brian To’o will make his 150th NRL appearance.

Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.