A near-full strength Sharks side showed some of what they are capable of last Saturday night in scoring an impressive 39-24 victory over Souths.
With Wade Graham, Andrew Fifita and Matt Moylan back on board, the Sharks dominated the second-paced Rabbitohs, the two competition points proving vital as they climbed back into the top eight with five rounds of the 2019 season remaining.
This Friday night they face another crucial matchup, this time against fellow finals contenders in Penrith in a game scheduled for a 7.50pm kick off at Panthers Stadium.
Missing from the team which beat the Rabbitohs will be former Panther Matt Moylan, with Josh Dugan shifting into the number one jersey, Josh Morris moves to the centres, with Sosaia Feki returning on the wing.
After passing his Head Injury Assessment on Saturday night, Moylan experienced a delayed reaction and some concussion symptoms on Monday, ruling him out of the team to play Penrith on Friday.
For the Panthers, ex-Sharks premiership winning five eighth James Maloney will need to beat a tripping charge at a judiciary hearing tonight if he hopes to take on his former club.
The two teams are listed below.
Match: Panthers v Sharks
Round 21 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan EdwardsFullback for Sharks is number 1 Josh Dugan
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh MansourWinger for Sharks is number 2 Sosaia Feki
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Centre for Panthers is number 4 Brent NadenCentre for Sharks is number 3 Bronson Xerri
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Centre for Panthers is number 20 Stephen CrichtonCentre for Sharks is number 4 Josh Morris
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Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'oWinger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 21 Matt BurtonFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Shaun Johnson
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan ClearyHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 8 James TamouProp for Sharks is number 8 Aaron Woods
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch KennyHooker for Sharks is number 9 Jayden Brailey
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Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-HarrisProp for Sharks is number 10 Matt Prior
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
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Lock for Panthers is number 16 Moses LeotaLock for Sharks is number 13 Paul Gallen
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 13 Isaah YeoInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Kurt Capewell
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Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Sione KatoaInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Jack Williams
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Spencer LeniuInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Andrew Fifita
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Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Reagan Campbell-GillardInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Braden Hamlin-Uele
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Referee: Phil Henderson
- Touch Judge: Nick Morel
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
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