Liam Martin produced a break to put Dylan Edwards over for a long-range try as the Panthers lead the Roosters 10-0 in their clash at Allianz Stadium.
“I have no doubt he has elevated himself into that starting side for NSW,” Ennis said of Martin.
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Liam Martin produced a break to put Dylan Edwards over for a long-range try as the Panthers extended their lead.
“I have no doubt he has elevated himself into that starting side for NSW,” Ennis said of Martin.
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Jarome Luai set up Stephen Crichton for the firt try of the night as the Panthers got off to a flyer.
“Such dominance form the Panthers’ NSW teammates,” Ennis said.
MATCH PREVIEW
Jack Cogger will look to prove he can fill the void left by Nathan Cleary at halfback for the Penrith Panthers as they travel to Allianz Stadium for a clash against the Sydney Roosters.
For the Panthers Zac Hosking drops out with Liam Martin to start and Soni Luke joining the bench.
For the Roosters Billy Smithis out, with Drew Hutchison starting in the centres.
Cleary was ruled out for approximately six weeks after sustaining a hamstring strain during the Panthers’ 26-18 win over the Dragons.
It was a major blow not just for the defending premiers but also the NSW Blues ahead of Origin Game II.
Cogger, who recently spent two seasons with the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League before moving to the foot of the mountains, has been entrusted with halfback duties as Penrith look to continue their dazzling form this season.
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The Roosters snapped a three-game losing streak with a 25-24 win over the Bulldogs thanks to a late Luke Keary field goal.
However, Trent Robinson’s side can’t afford to make it four losses in their last five and slip further away from the chasing finals pack.
TEAMS
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Corey Allan 18. Drew Hutchison 5. Junior Pauga 6. Joseph Manu 7. Luke Keary 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Turpin 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Egan Butcher 12. Nat Butcher 13. Sitili Tupouniua 14. Sandon Smith 15. Nathan Brown 16. Angus Crichton 17. Matthew Lodge. 18th man: 19. Zach Dockar-Clay
Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Jack Cogger 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 14. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Jaeman Salmon 22. Soni Luke. 18th man: 19. Luke Garner
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