Sydney Roosters vs Penrith Panthers, Andrew Johns' live blog: Roosters run over Panthers in 'third gear'
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ROOSTERS VS PANTHERS: ANDREW JOHNS' LIVE BLOG
Welcome to Wide World of Sports' coverage of Roosters vs Panthers from the SCG - with rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns providing exclusive expert comments for wwos.nine.com.au. Follow live here!
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Roosters march home
The Sydney Roosters juggernaut has continued to roll towards September after Trent Robinson's men secured a top-two NRL finish with a 22-6 win over a gutsy Penrith.
The result almost certainly killed off the Panthers' finals hopes as the reigning premiers extended their winning streak to seven in a row at the SCG on Saturday night.
With a round remaining, the Roosters have also locked down home advantage in week one of the finals series after Melbourne clinched the minor premiership by beating Manly at Brookvale.
The Panthers put up a commendable fight for most of the contest before Daniel Tupou's 76th minute try sealed the two points.
Relive all the action and highlights from Andrew Johns' live blog below!
Roosters cruise home
The Roosters have won in third gear here tonight at the SCG. 22 - 6. And it's game over.
Roosters' defence is too good
The Roosters' defence is too good. They hold out on the edge of their try-line.
But the Panthers look clueless, absolutely clueless with minutes on the clock.
Roosters 18 - 6 Panthers
RCG falls short
Keary cops a head knock
Keary looks like he's copped a good one. Look at the lump on his head!
He's got a huge bump right over his cheek bone.
Maloney gets his rib adjusted
Jimmy Maloney just got his ribs adjusted by Joseph Manu there. Big hit.
But Nat Butcher puts up the tackle of the night, runs down Naden on the sideline to save the breakaway.
'Give the ball to Latrell'
Getting a bit tough out there, there's plenty of niggle. The Roosters keep going to the right but they need to be using Latrell.
They get the ball to Latrell. And of course he get's himself across. He's slimmed down to 103kg. Look how fit he looks.
He's missed his kick unfortunately, he'll be dissapointed in that. Every kicker wants to kick their goal when they try.
Injury concerns for the Roosters
Morris has got a calf problem and Taukeiaho is holding his ribs here. Not good news for the Roosters.
Roosters 12 - 6 Panthers
'Horrible' no-try call
Tetavano just stops there and Cleary finds his way over the line.
The bunker rules a no-try, horrible decision. Just before the half. We're going to the video-ref way too much.
Here comes Taukeiaho
Sio Siua Taukeiaho on now, he adds so much for the Roosters when he comes from the bench. Get ready for his impact on this game.
Roosters 12 - 6 Panthers
