sportal.com.au
Jul 24, 2008
VENUE & TIME: CUA Stadium, Saturday 26 July, 7:30pm AEST. COVERAGE: Fox Sports LAST TIME: Panthers 30, Tigers 8, at Campbelltown Stadium, Round 4, 2008. WALKING WOUNDED: Luke Rooney's recovery from a hamstring complaint sees him named on an extended Panthers bench although he is a good bet to sit this one out. The Tigers are still eagerly awaiting the return of big prop Todd Payten from his hamstring injury while injury-prone halfback Mathew Head is still on the sidelines with a crook shoulder. FORM: Hot and cold is an apt description for both of these sides. Seven days after a meek loss to the Knights, the Panthers hit top gear last week in achieving what very few teams do - win on the Gold Coast. And they did it in style, running out 36-22 victors to cling onto the final spot in the top eight. Coming off a commendable loss...
[read full story]