Penrith Panthers put an end to Newtown’s finals hopes

Newtown Rugby League Football Club proudly presents... THE UNIVERSITY OF RUGBY LEAGUE PART 2 – THE FOURTH ESTATE: In 1981 Warren Ryan, Phil Gould and Ken Wilson were dubbed the University of Rugby League by their colleagues and peers for the foresight with which, over post-game and training beverages, they analysed the game and where it might be headed. The University of Rugby League Part 1 brought together these pre-eminent thinkers of Rugby League's modern era for an amazing night of robust Rugby League discussion.This time we call upon the game's fourth estate to provide more of the same and prove they are the guardian of the fans and a watchdog on the activities of players and officials.So join the Jets and some of the game’s finest scribes and commentators for a fascinating evening of hard-hitting Rugby League commentary, anecdotes and analysis, reminiscing and anything else that unfolds in between.This will be an event NOT to be missed.Date: Tuesday, 22nd August 2017Time: 7pm for 7.30pmVenue: Petersham RSL, 7 Regent Street, PetershamCost: $130 per ticket or $1,200 for a table of tenMembers of the Fourth Estate: Yvonne Sampson (Fox Sports), Adrian Proszenko (Fairfax), Brad Walter (NRL), Graeme Hughes (2SM) and Josh Massoud (Channel 7).Special Guests: Stephen Ferris and Kris Gale (FBi 94.5FM’s ‘Fire Up!’), Denis Carnahan (Rugby League – The Musical)MC/Auctioneer: Alby Talarico (Steele Sports)Dress: Lounge suit or smart casualRSVP: Friday, 18th August 2017Bookings: Contact Stuart McCarthy on 0447 046 516; Email: smccarthy@newtownjets.com ; or contact Olga Lauricella on 8488 8211 ; Email: olauricella@newtownjets.comCONVIVIAL COMPANY AND TOP-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT IS ASSURED.Penrith Panthers put an end to Newtown’s finals hopes.Details of the 23rd Round ISP NSW match played between Newtown and Penrith at Henson Park on Saturday, 12th August 2017.The Panthers showed they are going to be strong contenders for this year’s Intrust Super Premiership title, after beating Newtown 46-10 at Henson Park on Saturday afternoon. The Jets competed well for most of the first half and scored the first try in the second, but the Panthers took advantage of any handling errors and penalties conceded by Newtown.NSWRL Intrust Super Premiership NSW – 23^rd RoundSaturday, 12^th August 2017Henson ParkNewtown v PenrithKick-off was at 3.00pm.Penrith 46:Maika Sivo 2, Christian Crichton 2, Liam Coleman, Viliame Kikau, Tom Eisenhuth, Nick Lui-Toso tries;Darren Nicholls 7 goalsdefeatedNewtown 10:Edrick Lee, Tyla Tamou tries;Joseph Paulo 1 goal.Half-Time: Penrith led 22-6.Referee: Damien Brady. Touch Judges: Darren Burtenshaw and Ben Teague.Playing surface: Very good.Weather: 19 degrees, sunny, scattered clouds, wind – WNW 11 km/h.Newtown’s team:Leigh Higgins, Tyla Tamou, Reubenn Rennie, Edrick Lee, Brent Anderson, Joseph Paulo, Kurt Kara, Kurt Dillon, Adam Clydsdale, Jaimin Jolliffe, Jason Schirnack, Jack Williams, Jayden McDonogh.Bench: Ben Martinez-Murray, Kenny Niko, Luke Towers, Jordan Galloway.Coach: Greg Matterson.Penrith:Jarome Luai, Maika Sivo, Jed Cartwright, Dean Whare, Christian Crichton, Liam Coleman, Darren Nicholls, Kaide Ellis, Mitch Rein, Sitaleki Akauola, Viliame Kikau, Corey Waddell, Liam Martin.Bench: Tom Eisenhuth, Lachlan Stein, Nick Lui-Toso, Oliver Clark.Coach: Garth Brennan.Match timeline: -First half:Newtown kicked off and were running to the northern end.2 penalties in quick succession to Newtown.5^th min: Direct passing and determined running up the left side attack and Edrick Lee scores 5 metres in from the NW cornerJoseph Paulo converts from wide out Newtown 6-0 after 6 minJets stuff up the kick-off and Penrith get the ball from a scrum 20 metres out from the Newtown try-lineJets defend the setPenrith look dangerous up their left-side attack in the 12^th minute, but eventually tackled into touchNewtown defence is meeting any challenges at this stageKurt Kara’s grubber-kick into the in-goal knocked on by Penrith’s full-backGoal-line drop-out forced on Penrith in 15^th minuteJason Schirnack gets attention for a leg injury but stays onSchirnack does a good grubber-kick into the in-goal but chasing defenders fail to trap Penrith player in the in-goalPenalty to Newtown on their 20 metre line in 19^th minute helps relieve pressureAnother penalty to Newtown on their 20 metre line in 22^nd minute again helps Jets get out of a pressure situationJets turn over the ball 40 metres out from Penrith try-linePenrith fullback makes a clean line-break and sends five-eighth Liam Coleman in under the Sydenham Rd posts in 24^th minuteConverted by Nicholls 6-all after 25 minutesDean Whare makes a break but is pushed across the sideline by Tyla Tamou in 26^th minPenrith starting to look more dangerous and to make more breaks after being contained for the opening 25 minutesEdrick Lee causes problems for Penrith defence whenever he gets the ballJets push Penrith player into the in-goal but the Newtown chasers are ruled off-side.This decision led to a cacophony of Bronx cheers from Jets fans on the grandstand side (27^th min)29^th min: Jets lose the ball 30 metres out from their own try-lineThe Jets are going to pay dearly for this error.Penrith keep the ball alive and Sivo breaks away to score in the SW corner in the 31^st minuteConverted from the sideline by Nicholls. Penrith 12-6 (33^rd minute)A penalty to Penrith in 34^th minute that takes the Panthers deep into Jets territoryNow Penrith get another penalty right on Newtown’s try-line. Panthers opt for the tap.Good Newtown defence right on their own try-line in 35^th minutePenalty to Newtown in 36^th minute is a reliefJets lose the ball in the next set, putting horrific pressure on themselves in 37^th minutePenrith scores early in the ensuing setSteele Sports surmises whether this will be a hammer blow on Newtown’s hopesTry not convertedPenrith 16-6 in 38^th minuteNewtown has been severely punished for handling errors and penalties40^th minute: Try to Penrith as they slice through Newtown’s right-side defenceTry in SE corner is converted from the sidelinePenrith leads 22-6 at half-time.Second Half:Tyla Tamou scores for Newtown in 42^nd minuteNot convertedPenrith 22-10Booming 40/20 by Mitch Rein in 47^th minuteDesperation defence by the Jets on their own lineForced into a goal-line drop-out in 49^th minutePenrith cut through Newtown’s right-side defenceColeman fires a great ball to Kikau who scores in 50^th minuteConverted by NichollsPenrith 28-10 in 52^nd minute55^th minute: NZ Test centre Whare sends Sivo over in the NE cornerConverted by NichollsPenrith 34-10 in 56^th minuteJets attack isn’t presenting many problems for the Penrith defence midway through the second halfJets on the attack on Penrith’s line in 64^th minute but they lose the ballPenrith breaks through and Coleman is dispatched on a long-distance sprint the lineHe is run down from behind by Edrick Lee, much to the delight of the Newtown home crowd(Coleman incidentally is the son of Souths great Craig Coleman, who was watching from the hill end).Lee showed exceptional pace and personal determination to run Liam Coleman down.Jets in possession in midfield but once again turn over possession (66^th minute)Panthers aren’t immune from making midfield handling errors either (67^th minute)70^th minute: Kurt Kara is hit high around the head by KikauPenalty to Newtown but surprisingly the Penrith player isn’t put on report71^st minute: Edrick Lee gets across the line but the Jets are penalised for shepherding.75^th minute: Newtown penalised twice in quick succession for play the ball infringementsPenrith barge over in 76^th minute to the left of the uprightsConverted by Nicholls Penrith 40-10 in 77^th minute.Penrith breaks through dispirited defence and score in NW cornerEisenhuth is the try-scorerNicholls converts. Penrith lead 46-10 in 79^th minute.Full-Time: Penrith 46-10.