LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The Penrith Panthers delivered a decisive victory over the Canterbury Bulldogs in their second NRL semi-final match. The team's top players were instrumental in their success, including a standout winger who had recently transitioned from reserve grade.
Finding positives for the Bulldogs was challenging, but a few players emerged as bright spots amid a largely disappointing outing.
Below are the player ratings from the match:
Bulldogs:
Connor Tracey - 5.5
Jacob Kiraz - 6.5
Bronson Xerri - 6.5
Matt Burton - 5.5
Jetrho Rinakama - 5
Lachlan Galvin - 6.5
Toby Sexton - 4
Max King - 4.5
Reed Mahoney - 4
Sitili Tupouniua - 6.5
Viliame Kikau - 6
Jacob Preston - 8
Jaeman Salmon - 4
Bailey Hayward - 5
Josh Curran - 5
Kurt Mann - 5.5
Harry Hayes - 6
Panthers:
Dylan Edwards - 7.5
Paul Alamoti - 9
Izack Tago - 8
Casey McLean - 8
Brian To'o - 8.5
Blaize Talagi - 6.5
Nathan Cleary - 9
Moses Leota - 8
Mitch Kenny - 7
Lindsay Smith - 7
Scott Sorensen - 7.5
Liam Martin - 7
Isaah Yeo - 8
Brad Schneider - 5
Liam Henry - 7.5
Isaiah Papali'i - 8.5
Luke Garner - 6
In summary, the Panthers showcased their dominance with several players receiving high ratings, while the Bulldogs struggled to find their footing, reflecting on a challenging game.