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How the experts tipped
Penrith are the favourites to win tonight, but if this season has been anything, it’s unpredictable.
Team’s have come back from 20-point down, sin-bins are always guaranteed in a game, and with Latrell Mitchell and Nathan Cleary on the field, we could be in for a two-point field goal tonight.
Here’s what Andrew Johns has predicted of tonight’s game:
The predicted wet weather probably suits Penrith and hinders the Bunnies’ passing. Jai Arrow has been a big plus back in the middle with Tom Burgess and Cameron Murray. I’ve been really impressed with Davvy Moale and in terms of middle forwards, who usually don’t mature until later in their careers, he’s a premature baby. I’ve loved what Hame Sele has been doing as well.
Liam Martin is a big out. It makes their bench a little bit thinner with those guys like Scott Sorensen starting. I think the Rabbitohs can get home in a close one.
Joey’s tip: Rabbitohs by 2
First try-scorer: Damien Cook
Man of the match: Cameron Murray
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Good evening
Good evening, and welcome to our live coverage of the Rabbitohs v Panthers game at Accor Stadium tonight.
My name is Billie Eder, and I’ll be taking you through all the plays and drama of tonight’s game.
Kick-off is at 7:50pm, but we’ll hear from captains and coaches before then. It’s going to be quite a tussle out at Olympic Park tonight, with both teams’ premiership contenders and itching to climb higher up the leaderboard.
The Panthers have the upper-hand coming into this game, having beaten South Sydney the past two times they’ve played, including in round two this year, but the Rabbitohs are relentless and have found their form in the past two weeks.
So strap in, and enjoy the show!
