Jets run into a perfect storm against the rampant Panthers

Newtown came into this game against Penrith with the best defensive record in the Intrust Super Premiership – but they took a fearful hammering from the Panthers to the tune of 60-6.The Jets fielded a somewhat understrength line-up and then lost several key players with injury during the game, ending up with no replacements on their bench for the last 15 minutes.NSWRL ISP NSW – 16^th RoundSaturday, 25^th June 2016St Marys Leagues StadiumPenrith v NewtownKick-Off: 3.00pm.Penrith 60:Corey Harawira-Naera 3, Zac Dockar-Clay 2, Will Smith, Dylan Edwards, Kaine Ellis, Jerry Key, Josh Hall tries;Jamie Soward 10 goalsdefeatedNewtown 6:Anthony Moraitis try;Jaline Graham 1 goal.Half-Time: Penrith led 30-6.Playing surface: Excellent.Weather: Fine, sunny, clear, 14 degrees C.Referee: Damian Briscoe. Touch Judges: Matt Damaso and Jay Farlow.Newtown’s team was:Mitch Brown (Capt), Brent Anderson, Travis Robinson, Matt Evans, Corin Smith, Josh Cleeland, Jaline Graham, Kurt Kara, Anthony Moraitis, Kurt Capewell, Harrison Muller, Matt McIlwrick, Jesse Sene-Lefao.Bench: Malakai Houma, Kenny Niko, Tarek Elmasri, Saulala Houma.Coach: Greg Matterson.Penrith’s team was:Dylan Edwards, Josh Hall, George Jennings, Will Smith (Capt), Malakai Watene-Zelezniak, Zach Dockar-Clay, Jamie Soward, Moses Leota, Corey Harawira-Naera, Kaide Ellis, Andy Saunders, Sione Katoa, Viliame Kikau.Bench: Brendan Attwood, Oliver Clark, Paea Pua, Jerry Key.Coach: Steve Georgallis.Match timeline:Penrith kicked off, with Newtown defending the Leagues Club end of the ground.Josh Cleeland made a break on the last tackle and then got his kick away.3^rd min: Penalty to PenrithNewtown’s first two sets were effective4^th min: Mitch Brown trapped in-goal, repeat set to PanthersNewtown ruled to have knocked on a Jamie Soward bombPenrith on the attack in Newtown’s 20 metre zone7^th min: The weight of possession tells and Corey Harawira-Naera scores.8^th min: Converted by Jamie Soward, Penrith leads 6-0Penrith knocks on from the kick-offNewtown mount an attack inside Penrith’s 20 metre zone, but the ball goes over the sidelinePenrith makes big inroads in the next set, Newtown under pressure13^th min: Penalty to PenrithAnother penalty to the Panthers, and the Jets defence is under stress16^th min; Will Smith beats 3 defenders and scoresSoward converts, Penrith 12-018^th min: Worrying signs for the Jets, Penrith looking polished22^nd min: Great break by Mitch Brown, good pass to Anthony Moraitis who scoresJaline Graham converts; Penrith leads 12-6Newtown knocks on in the next set; Penrith quickly on the attackMatt McIlwrick snaps up a loose Penrith pass and makes a breakPenalty to NewtownMcIlwrick leaves the field for a concussion testJets lose the ball on the last tackle and the attacking opportunity is lostAnother penalty to Penrith28^th min: Dylan beats several defenders and scores29^th min: Soward converts, Penrith leads 18-6Penrith players are making plenty of off-loads and the Panthers completion rate is high32^nd min: Soward, Jennings, Watene-Zelezniak all involved as Harawira-Naera scoresSoward converts, Penrith leads 24-6Steele Sports commentary team say that “Newtown doesn’t appear to be on the same page”Panthers are clearly winning the battle of the midfield34^th min: Jets concede another penaltyUndisciplined play is cruelling Newtown38^th min: More creative play by Soward and Dockar-Clay scoresThings are looking very grim for the Jets38^th min: Soward converts, Penrith leads 30-6Halftime can’t come quickly enough for the Jets.Half-Time: Penrith leads 30-6.Greg Matterson tells his players to go back to the start; the second half starts at nil-allPenalties had favoured Penrith 5-1 in the first halfPenrith’s coach urges his players to stick with what they are obviously doing wellSecond half commences.Another penalty to the Panthers in the first minute, but they then lose the ballNewtown in turn also lose possessionHarawera-Naera scores his 3^rd try, Panthers showing too much strength and powerSoward converts, Penrith 36-6Newtown is clearly down in confidence and they are handling poorlyWind is picking up in the second half and the temperature is fallingErrors and poor discipline dogging Newtown’s performance52^nd min: Another penalty to PenrithPoor Jets defence as Soward sends Kaide Ellis in to score54^th min: Soward converts, Penrith 42-6Kurt Capewell is off with what seems to be a knee injuryMcIlwrick has not returned after leaving the field midway through the first halfPenalty count is 8-2 to Penrith55^th min: Another penalty to Penrith for stripping the ballKenny Niko is injured in the 56^th minExtended stoppage; Niko is stretchered off58^th min: Newtown’s pushed passes putting themselves under pressureReferee Briscoe penalises Newtown again and lectures team captain Mitch Brown about the repeat offences60^th min: Soward kicks into the in-goal and Jerry Key scoresSoward converts, Penrith 48-6Soward has been involved in virtually every tryKurt Capewell is gone for the dayPenrith knock on and finally another penalty to NewtownJosh Cleeland comes of with an ankle injuryNo replacements left on the Jets benchJamie Soward nearly kicks a 40/20 but saved by Jaline GrahamOne Newtown supporter remarks that it would be virtually impossible for any other form of misfortune to come Newtown’s way!Jets defending on their own lineSoward’s in-goal kick goes dead73^rd min: Jets lose the ball at their end and Penrith immediately put them under pressureDockar-Clay scores againSoward kicks his ninth goal, Penrith leads 54-676^th min: Newtown allows a high kick to bounce; Josh Hall grabs the ball and scoresSoward converts, Penrith leads 60-6Put Newtown’s situation down to defensive errors, handling errors, injuries, poor discipline and incurring penaltiesPenrith had the majority of possessionStarting to get dark at St Marys StadiumFull-Time: Penrith 60-6.The Panthers have won their fifth game on end, and today threw down the gauntlet to all of the other top six ISP NSW teams.Jamie Soward involved in seven try assists and kicked ten goalsHe told Hawksbury FM that everyone in the Penrith team did their own job well and the team reaped the rewards today.He was very pleased that the Panthers had only conceded one try.Coach Greg Matterson emphasised today was a reality check.Newtown’s repeated errors and high penalty count compounded all of their on-field problems.If you take things for granted in the Intrust Super Premiership NSW competition, this is what can happen.Newtown’s next game details:NSWRL ISP NSW – Postponed match from Round 13Friday, 1^st July 2016Henson ParkNewtown v Illawarra CuttersKick-Off: 7.00pm.