Canberra Raiders vs Penrith Panthers Tips, Odds and Teams – NRL 2018 Round 14

Friday’s NRL 2018 Round 14 match is between Canberra Raiders and Penrith Panthers. The opening kick is set to commence at 18:00 local time with the game to be played at GIO Stadium, Canberra. The away team Penrith Panthers are the favourites for the match. View our preview and teams for the game between Canberra Raiders and Penrith Panthers.

When: 18:00 | Friday 08/06/2018

Where: GIO Stadium, Canberra

Preview:

Other than victorious Blues five-eighth James Maloney, no-one in this Penrith team have ever had to back-up after a gruelling Origin on Wednesday night.

As for Canberra, big Josh Papalii knows how the story goes in this area.

Regardless though, I’ve been super impressed at how the Panthers have handled every hurdle they have faced this year.

Running on adrenalin, I expect the boys backing up to excel.

Outside of the Origin contingent, both teams are coming off a bye round and should be well rested.

This at times can prove to be a slow starting game for each side.

KEY BATTLE: Raiders forwards v Panthers forwards

I can’t wait to see the battle between the monster forward packs.

This should be an absolute cracker in the sense that it’s both sides strong suit and a real interesting battle, for without any domination in the middle of the park they will struggle to assert any authority on the game.

The Verdict

Conditions will prove tough for the visiting team in sub-zero temperatures.

I’m going to sway in the direction of the competition leaders and expect the edge defence of the Raiders to have plenty of traffic sent their way.

Unibet Odds:

Canberra at $1.88

Penrith at $1.94

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Tip: Penrith Panthers at $1.97

Value Tip: First Try Scorer: Tyrone Phillips at $12.00

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Teams:

Canberra Raiders:

1 Jack Wighton, 2 Nick Cotric, 3 Jarrod Croker (c), 4 Joseph Leilua, 5 Jordan Rapana, 6 Blake Austin, 7 Aidan Sezer, 8 Dunamis Lui, 9 Siliva Havili, 10 Shannon Boyd, 11 Iosia Soliola, 12 Elliott Whitehead, 13 Josh Papalii

Interchange: 14 Ata Hingano, 15 Luke Bateman, 16 Charlie Gubb, 17 Liam Knight

Reserves: 18 Emre Guler, 19 Michael Oldfield, 20 Jack Murchie, 21 Craig Garvey.

Penrith Panthers:

1 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 2 Christian Crichton, 3 Tyrone Peachey, 4 Dean Whare, 5 Tyrone Phillips, 6 James Maloney (c), 7 Nathan Cleary, 8 Trent Merrin, 9 Sione Katoa, 10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard, 11 Corey Harawira-Naera, 12 Isaah Yeo, 13 James Fisher-Harris

Interchange: 14 Wayde Egan, 15 Kaide Ellis, 16 Viliame Kikau, 17 James Tamou

Reserves: 18 Jarome Luai, 19 Tyrone May, 20 Thomas Eisenhuth, 21 Nick Lui-Toso, 22 Caleb Aikins, 23 Liam Martin.

NRL News:

Penrith captain Peter Wallace insists he’s in no rush to make a call on whether he wants to play on for one more NRL season.

Wallace is a certainty to return from a shoulder injury for the ladder leaders this weekend after completing his first full contact session before last week’s bye.

Having missed the Panthers’ past two matches after copping a knock in round 10, the 32-year-old is wary of the strain on his body.

“It’s just something that needed a couple of weeks to settle down. Basically it was just pretty sore, it’s an acute injury so there’s not a lot of damage in there,” Wallace told AAP.

It is the second time he’s has been sidelined due to injury this season, having previously sat out a match because of a neck issue.

The former NSW State of Origin representative admits his health is more of a factor than his desire to chase another contract once his current one expires in November.

“It’s definitely harder and harder to get up for training as you get older, it takes you a bit longer to recover,” he said.

“But mentally I’m still feeling good. I’m enjoying footy, still enjoying training.

“I’m in no rush. I’m happy to make a call on that sooner rather than later, but tossing a few things up.”

Wallace is the only member of Penrith’s first-choice 17 without a deal next season.

The veteran rake is unlikely to move to another club to extend his career, having already begun his coaching apprenticeship with the Panthers’ lower grades.

“Been doing a little bit of coaching with SG Ball, just a bit of kicking, with (Jersey) Flegg as well. Hopefully there’ll be a role here when I finish. I’ve been enjoying that,” he said.

Wallace’s inclusion for Friday’s clash with Canberra is a major boost for Penrith given they have four players in Origin on Wednesday night.

He’s implored the Panthers to remain focused as they attempt to navigate a tricky State of Origin period, with halves pairing James Maloney and Nathan Cleary, as well as Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Tyrone Peachey in the NSW side.

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