Souths find their mojo, destroy Panthers

July 11, 2009

Souths needed to win at all costs, they had dropped 5 games straight and even their key players were showing signs of stress the week before. But it all came together against a weakened Panthers outfit last night, Bunnies saviour John Sutton firing on all cylinders to take the man of the match – his side home 36-12.

While some will argue it was against a desperately undermanned Penrith side, a win and more importantly the confidence was the thing Jason Taylor and his South Sydney side needed most.

Sutton was exceptional in his decision making, everytime he chose to take on the line it was the correct decision. He tore the Panthers defence to shreds, much the same at the Eels had done the week before – except the Eels didn’t have the steely tackling resolve the Bunnies had tonight.

When they didnt have the ball; Souths defended consistently – with the Penrith tries really only coming from fortunate situations. New debutant Tyrell was impressive for Souths off the bench and speedman Nathan Merritt knows what to do when you give him the ball in space.

The win was made even more rewarding given the fact big names Michael Crocker and Craig Wing were on Origin duty and the ace up their sleeve Rhys Wesser remains sidelined with an injury.

If the Bunnies can string plenty of victories together in the next few weeks they still have a glimmer of hope to make the finals and with confidence in the midst, along with the depth they have when everyone’s fit – this side could surely make an impact in Rugby League’s finest hour – the Top 8 series.



Written by NRL News · Filed Under NRL Results 

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