LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In an intense Round 14 match at CommBank Stadium, the Wests Tigers narrowly lost to the Panthers, finishing at 18-14.
The Tigers showcased their determination early on with a strong tackle by Jeral Skelton on Izack Tago.
However, the Panthers opened the scoring with a try from Tom Jenkins.
The Wests Tigers responded when Jarome Luai executed a perfectly placed grubber kick, allowing Starford To'a to score.
In the 26th minute, the Tigers took the lead when Sunia Turuva scored after a strategic backline shift, celebrating with the home crowd.
The game remained tightly contested, and Jenkins managed to score just before halftime, resulting in a 10-10 score at the break.
After halftime, the Panthers took the lead with a controversial penalty goal, followed by Jenkins scoring his third try in the corner, further solidifying Penrith's advantage.
Despite their best efforts, the Tigers ultimately fell short in this thrilling encounter, showcasing resilience but unable to clinch a victory.