NRL 2021 Grand Final LIVE updates Burton try gives Penrith lead at half-time
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I’m no epidemiologist, but this crowd does not appear to be socially distanced.
Through 40 minutes, this match has delivered on the hype.
Souths fans can consider themselves lucky to only be trailing by two points.
Cody Walker’s try has kept Souths in the hunt.Credit:Getty
This has been Penrith’s match so far.
They have dominated possession, territory and look the more likely of the two teams.
A sensational, individual effort from Cody Walker has kept the Rabbitohs in it.
Panthers 8-6 Rabbitohs after 40 minutes
The rookie will want that moment back.
Souths had a scrum about 20 metres out from their line and from the base of the scrum, an errant Damien Cook pass could not be collected by Taaffe.
The set turned into a Panthers penalty, right in front of Souths’ posts. Nathan Cleary stepped up, nailed the simple shot at goal and put his team in front.
Panthers 8-6 Rabbitohs after 33 minutes
That was Cody Walker at his unstoppable best.
He beat five Panthers - Nathan Cleary, Kurt Capewell, Api Koroisau, Dylan Edwards and Liam Martin - in a weaving, 35m run straight through the heart of the Panthers.
Souths have had just 34 per cent possession, but the score is locked at 6-all.
Panthers 6-6 Rabbitohs after 22 minutes
Fair enough, too.
He copped a stray, swinging arm from Viliame Kikau to the head.
He’s since been sent for a head injury assessment, and made sure Kikau knew he wasn’t happy about the shot on his way off.
Watch this space.
Therein lies the power of Nathan Cleary.
He strangles teams with his elite kicking game, eventually forcing opportunities.
After their third drop-out inside the first 20 minutes, Souths wilted.
Campbell Graham panicked, left a hole for Matt Burton and the star centre did the rest.
It’s early, but Penrith have played this match on their terms.
Panthers 4-0 Rabbitohs after 18 minutes
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