Panthers v Eels Match Highlights | Finals Week 2, 2021 | Telstra Premiership | NRL

Nathan Cleary steered Penrith to a gripping 8-6 defeat of Parramatta in Mackay to set up a shot at avenging the heartbreak of last year’s grand final loss to Melbourne.
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[@DestymphStormboy_]

I was watching as a neutral viewer so I don't want anyone calling me salty. However, while Parramatta definitely didn't help themselves at the end, they realistically got robbed, now I know you can't say the whole game would've gone the same way but I still think this is valid. Anyway, what I want to point out is the 2 point margin, Penrith got those 2 points off of one of the dodgiest High Tackle calls you'll ever see, yes they could've challenged but it was in the last minute and I'm sure they would not want to risk it 'just in case'. On another note, Parrmatta's disallowed try was just absolutely unbelievable, first off, Kikau runs an escort so that should be a penalty, then he takes out his own players legs and Parramatta get the ball, they then proceed to throw a pass that went very clearly backwards, which ultimately took away their deserved try. Now in saying all this, I did enjoy the game, personally, I really love close low-scoring games so it was very enjoyable but Parramatta really should've been the one on top but in my opinion, the ref took it off of them.

[@alexm631]

Salt

[@sammymac5545]

very well said

[@poosniff44]

@@alexm631 how can he be salty he doesn't even go for parra. Everything he said was fax your just to nieve.

[@verting1887]

Well, i know that you go for the storm, and about kikau 'running an escort', he didnt run him off the ball he could still run towards the kickers he wasnt being pushed off the ball, and gutherson very clearly throws a forward pass, plus penrith had a couple shabby disallowed try's as well, the luai try should not have been disallowed, moses clearly puts his arm out to tackle burton and then also has another opportunity to get up and tackle again, also paul momo should've scored, and there is a few other times that i cant remember because im so exhausted after watching that game, in the end the better team won

[@sammymac5545]

@@verting1887 you just cappin now

[@David_P132]

Manly fan here but I did feel sorry for the Eels after this game. They really turned up and had some dodgy calls against them; their fans can be proud.

[@bradleyward3315]

Up manly

[@David_P132]

@@bradleyward3315 Looking forward to Friday.

[@bradleyward3315]

@@David_P132 I hope we win

[@lightningcreations9389]

@@bradleyward3315 Didn’t work out too well. Not too happy here either cause I hate souths.

[@ronanrogers4127]

Klein is the worst referee. I’m a Rabbitohs member, but he’s shocking.

[@tanginicholls207]

Now you know how Warriors fan have felt like for over 25 years.

[@aidensmith9240]

Every game he refs their is a fight

[@robharris6874]

Klein will be the ref in the GF !

[@effieomg3994]

@J G Soccer is a strange game. It’s a bunch of people running away from their goals.

[@effieomg3994]

@J G I don’t watch soccer because it’s not relevant to my life. Little to no goals.

[@imalwaysright]

Parramatta were denied a few penalties which could’ve got them 6 more, especially one in the corner in the dying minutes

[@verting1887]

Well penrith were denied a few tries, the luai try should've been allowed mitchel moses clearly sticks his arm out to tackle and he also has another chance to tackle plus paul should've scored and a couple of other times.

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

Ref had money on Penrith

[@steadybot]

@@AmirA-qo3jv nah Parramatta just weren't good enough

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

@@steadybot loll yeah pen ref beat them by 30 points yea?

[@steadybot]

@@AmirA-qo3jv Parramatta didn't deserve to win end of

[@rodneymatthews1891]

Penrith bombed 3 certain tries. the score could have blown out. have to give props to that eels defence though. take that mindset into next year.

[@monkeyintensity1]

Brilliant game to watch . Congrats to both teams .

[@mrb3846]

Protected species Panthers, unbelievable

[@effieomg3994]

Of all the flavours to choose from... You chose SALT ! 🧂

[@vonkoppel23]

This was a game. That Luai try that was disallowed should’ve been given considering they penalised the eels for being offside. Weird refereeing.

[@endxrseeker5051]

the player ran through and took moses out who most likely would have stopped him from going in. And as for the offside i think it was on a different player.

[@deevita7459]

That's not how it works.

[@endxrseeker5051]

@@deevita7459 well it kinda is. If a decoy runner runs through the defensive line impacting the defensive player its a penalty.

[@deevita7459]

@@endxrseeker5051 sorry reply was to thread holder.

[@endxrseeker5051]

@@deevita7459 oh ok all good then

[@bluebagel8084]

Parramatta #9 had a shocker!!!!

[@ITzDem0nTime]

Ray Stone man of the Match

[@robharris6874]

For dropping the ball !!

[@ezza1236]

Anybody else feel that Penrith played nervous

[@benn9560]

@J G Shut up

[@southbrisbaneexplorer4058]

@J G Are you trying to annoy everyone that watches rugby? Because you keep spamming the soccer stuff that you love but saying it to rugby fans, so shut up!🤫

[@thesquire6352]

They're struggling for sure

[@Jellyfishmustard]

yeah parra played better to be honest but penrith still deserved the win

[@cascade3769]

*nervously

[@tasmaniancaptain7768]

Great match grinding great defence from both teams

[@damianclark550]

Stop putting the winner on the thumbnail.... Every time...

[@musickiwi900]

Why would they put losers on the thumbnail tho 🤔

[@rampage5524]

Ppl saying Parra were robbed... well Penrith also had 3 disallowed tries & they still won..

[@liampowell5669]

Because they weren’t try’s you flog

[@jasonhanna3021]

Yes Alexander they had 3 tries dis allowed for the right reason stop bumping into players while playing your attack

[@kingcuda3037]

my heart is still racing. what a tough game

[@clancyhannon2666]

The ref missed a lot in the second half

[@tanginicholls207]

Now you know how Warriors fans have felt like for 25+ years.

[@tanginicholls207]

@J G 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑

[@alexm631]

Right! Panthers were robbed! Should have been 20-0

[@imraro-7661]

@J G shut up ya Gronk, no one asked🤡

[@shane1899]

@@tanginicholls207 the warriors are just a rubbish club 3 teams in the 2011 grand finals and then 10 years of failure. How does that not continue on to at least consistent top 8 finishes

[@vipermarn]

Can't wait to see the Storm/Panthers match it will be a Thriller... Go the Storm!!

[@nick-petspot9441]

There is no such team as Storms, do you mean Storm?

[@OZIPUG1970]

Who are these stormS you speak of 🤔

[@ARandomGuy24]

Penrith need some confidence. Players had the shape but weren't hitting the ball at speed and getting back deep enough. Need to run onto the ball.

[@tasmaniancaptain7768]

That will smith sensational tackling great defence, paulo was sensational and gillard too

[@typhoon4436]

This loss absolutely shattered me the one year I thought eels could finally break the drought but no another semi final exit. The panthers were the better side it was a helluva game tho I'm looking forward to next season to see if the eels can get another chance. 💙💛💙💛

[@tanginicholls207]

👍 true league fan ... Took it on the chin unlike other comments in here playing the ref blame game.

[@monkeyintensity1]

Tremendous effort by the eels . They threw everything at the Panthers and came oh so close to winning . 😊

[@johnnyadriel4651]

@J G So what.

[@brandonheke13]

This man changed my way of thought towards eels fans. Everyone else is whining from this L, I hope panthers take it out this season and hope para makes gf, or even win it all next season 🐾 🐾 dethrone melb

[@JCEELS]

they got robbed

[@jordancave6987]

Storm thrashing Penrith next week should hopefully give the robbed eels fans some solace

[@ditto706]

Thanks mate. Hopefully

[@daniel17465]

Yessir

[@James-vy5jg]

@@daniel17465 you lot werent robbed, werent good enough to make final 4. just result.

[@fairbsy7639]

Robbed eels fans 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Funniest comment yet ..

[@robharris6874]

Why bother making comment then, if`s it`s the done deal !!

[@saintyt309]

thanks ref for the panthers win 👍

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

He had money on them

[@darcycoates8355]

Pen-ref coming in clutch

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

@@darcycoates8355 couldn’t of said it better

[@effieomg3994]

You are saltier than the Dead Sea! !🧂🧂🌊🌊🌊

[@raypurchase1239]

I thought the player lying on the ground at the start of the video broke his leg!

[@islander730]

Storms awaits hope Panthers still have enough energy in the tank after 2 tough games

[@blessedjaravani2260]

Melbourne have to pump Penrith then I will move to afl from nrl a happy person

[@DestymphStormboy_]

@@blessedjaravani2260 Why not both afl and nrl?

[@seansmith9936]

@@blessedjaravani2260 they should so many cocky guys playing for panthers lol

[@pauleasterbrook2036]

@@seansmith9936 Sook

[@apelismathews6646]

Panthers will never beat the storms...but congrats for surviving for one more game..

[@lowkey3686]

Eels fans, rest assured. The mighty Storms shall avenge thee.

[@bruntonharris1347]

Why did the Bunker NOT get involved when Panicini was tackled without the ball when Ferguson kicked inside at the 77 minute mark. If you watch the footage (which is not shown for some reason in this youtube) he is clearly pushed before he has possession of the ball. He was about to gather the ball and possibly score. I am not saying it should be a penalty try BUT it should have at least been a penalty or 10 in the bin for Burton for a professional foul. To deny Parramatta the 2 points to even it up is a shame. It may have been a try to the Eels with 3 minutes to go.

[@adamk1490]

Anyone know the outcome of that 9th interchange? Why was it allowed?

[@billy5470]

Hahahaha true

[@liambennett5842]

Apparently you can bank free interchanges and they had one from earlier they didn't use

[@sitiveni5204]

What an entertaining match! Best wishes to Penrith for next week and Parramatta for next year.

[@OZIPUG1970]

I don't go for either team but yes Parramatta had a few calls go against them but I think penrith had more opportunities and were the better team,but Dam it was a great semifinals defensive game.

[@rflorezd1901]

Onya penrith. Should have scored 3 tries but credit to Parra's desperate defense.

[@gg7082]

bruh when gutho was telling his teammates to shut up 😭

[@komradzz3665]

@J G when?

[@michaelclayton3980]

@J G imagine having to brag about your sport. While still calling it soccer. Xx

[@mattsdehertogh6524]

@@michaelclayton3980 Best thing i've seen all day, can't even get the correct name for his beloved game.

[@willnone7510]

Storms to win GF⚡⚡⚡

[@plad3428]

Can wait to watch them against the strom

[@RugbyLeagueHistory]

This was one of the most physical semi-finals I have ever seen and the defence from both sides was spot on. It is definitely a missed opportunity for Parramatta though, especially at the end. I can't help but wonder would the scoreline been different if Mahoney or Lussick were there instead of Stone.

[@djhonotimi1048]

I agree, Stone had a shocker second half!

[@tykat7327]

If you missed this game, you missed the best game of the year and I'm a Melbourne supporter. OUCH !!!!

[@bniu1526]

Roosters titans

[@dylanwilson5560]

ouchhhh they took the L ,, UpDahPanthers ;)

[@zexphwrld5575]

Well that was Fergos last game :(

[@lightningcreations9389]

I’m a Parra fan, obviously very sad, but I’m proud at the same time, Parra played so well.

[@JCEELS]

they got robbed

[@lightningcreations9389]

@@JCEELS they sure did, I mean luai holding Moses back! Then stopping play! Parra deserve to be versing Melbourne, but it is what it is

[@JCEELS]

@@lightningcreations9389 still pretty sad though the fact that they had the team to beat both Panthers and Melbourne it is possible it could have been the year..... :(

[@lightningcreations9389]

@@JCEELS Ye, now i hate Penrith and im really sad they made the big one

[@bradleypenrith]

Proud to see another Penrith winning

[@iosefotaylortupuanaiteomat3241]

Good game

[@Telstramanager]

Good try my favourite team next season will win I promise but if my favourite player reed did not injured we would have won and Blake thank you for everything

[@dundog]

@Jiaki Halaufia nah he’s off contract i think

[@bikesallday9353]

I’m SO AGNERY FOR JUNIOR PAULO

[@richardhaynes8652]

how was the will smith tackle high!!

[@endxrseeker5051]

Good to see dylan brown attacking the line last night

[@sydfieldmasmafua4888]

Ref being paid off in this game 😂😂😂

[@tanginicholls207]

Like every Warriors game for 25+ years.

[@mickzammit6794]

Ya can't feel proud when the camera shows how low you're prepared to go to get a win. Nevermind the storm will spank them well and truly.

[@zazleticsbrah5693]

Only way the Panthers won was purely from the ref. Poor reffing and def no help from the bunker at all. (Bunker tonight was a Penrith lad lol) DW para, Storm will show these flops how to play next week.

[@timmyelalatv]

Shut up mate! Panthers were denied a try & still won lol both teams played well but Penrith were just the better team

[@tanginicholls207]

Now you know what its been like for Warriors fan for over 25 years.

[@robharris6874]

Take up reffing then mate, I`m sure you`d be no different to what we have !!

[@nazzasalega4902]

And we meet again panthers! starting my petition to keep daddy guss off any media source this coming week 😂⚡️

[@southbrisbaneexplorer4058]

What a game! Now this is Finals Footy at its best. It came down to the last points. The Panthers were just too good on defense, great game 🔥💯

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

Don’t forget the refs helping

[@Roonoon2]

@@AmirA-qo3jv yea helping Ferguson

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

@@Roonoon2 how lol

[@danielleslie5373]

@@AmirA-qo3jv milked the crusher hard, re watch the game buddy

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

@@danielleslie5373 ok that was only one thing he helped with

[@daangzzb7981]

Ofcourse it was #9 with the poor pass at the end. Knocked on twice both times when Parra looked like they where gaining some momentum 🤦🏽

[@theakhibam]

goat game

[@jordansolomonkwiwa2644]

Couldnt catch my breathe during the entire game

[@t-roy6715]

Best game of the year also gets worst referred one as well.

[@spottyblanks5199]

Which team will the ref favour next week Melbourne or Penrith.

[@als897]

My STORM gonna own the PANTHERS next week.

[@tanginicholls207]

Parra had the chance with 1 min left ...Paulo couldn't hold it. End of story.

[@EdgkumWat]

To be fair I think Paulo was running a block play and wasn’t expecting it. Oh well it is what it is.

[@tanginicholls207]

@@KingQwellz😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@davidanthony6222]

Parra biggest chokes since parra

[@robbariffic]

Thoughts and prayers for Fergo's neck 🤦😂😂😂🤭

[@jbrizt8635]

Seems the NRL are feeling guilty, how do you go from 59 minutes straight to 78 minutes when plenty of stuff happened inbetween.

[@mrmarc4074]

Rigged! I like Penrith as a team, but something not quite right about this win from the pov of the ref. Now I'm actually going for Melbourne next week to help correct the space time continuum.

[@godemperorofmankind3.091]

as if the Storm havent been helped along by the refs....

[@effieomg3994]

🧂🧂🧂

[@khankake9576]

Weird not seeing Brisbane in the Finals, given their legacy.

[@James-vy5jg]

no one thinks about brisbane

[@tykat7327]

Cur Cuz, weird not seeing them getting to top 8 again.

[@tanginicholls207]

More like Wayne Bennetts legacy.

[@apelismathews6646]

Second year in a row, call that weird?

[@pascoe65]

WHO ?

[@Rodz-vg2el]

Great effort from both teams, just didn't like the referee, too many mistakes and stoppage. Panthers win.😎

[@OGTrollTroll8]

Melbourne’s gonna smash em.

[@Hanstocking]

That ages well 💀😹😹

[@pauleasterbrook2036]

Gotm Blue Panthers

[@blake1eelsfan23]

Thank you Paulo for making a Ben hunt type of error

[@brycerauahi899]

Less go panthers

[@Thisisfifty]

Trainer stopping play was a joke!! Parra got robbed.

[@bigfatsacks5990]

Time?

[@kingburrow8747]

I don't care for any of these teams cause I'm a rabbits fan♥️💚🐇💯 But that ref is shocking

[@attractiveskippy4407]

let's break the prelim curse up the bunnies ❤️💚

[@mathewalbera1425]

Go panthers

[@sandykrfc7]

Is a deliberate knock on not a penalty in league? Because Paramatta should have had a pen try at the end.

[@owent2032]

Para lost momentum when the rith player went down with a sore toe and the trainer stopped play,there was no fowl play nor he wasn't knocked out and was not impeding play. I believe parra were robbed victory.

[@milliewedlock9067]

I wonder why they didn't show the parts the ref missed(i don't go for penrith i just like brian to'o:))

[@thegreatestevercreated8411]

Melbournes thinking...... put Craig Bellamy on the field..... easy game next week.....

[@dylanwilson5560]

dont let karma catch yah up panthers ♡

[@khanpaniora5346]

Melbourne storms are going to win the grand final

[@ezza1236]

Melbourne already have won the grand final

[@ezza1236]

Honestly the most boring predictable grand final winnersn

[@apelismathews6646]

It won't be a match...storms will have a training run for the finals with the panthers..

[@aleckhalaf5533]

How come they didn’t add in Blake Ferguson milking the penalty that was hilarious

[@billy5470]

True🤣🤣

[@bigpig6088]

As soon as the whistle blew he was fine

[@MrPooPooKatchu]

The magical healing power of the whistle can't be underestimated

[@robharris6874]

Yer he was really hurt ...NOT !!!!

[@jons1809]

Go Panthers!

[@tonyboutros6574]

Still can’t believe that the ref stopped the game because someone’s foot was hurting because someone stepped on it in a tackle. This game is getting so soft that it’s starting to cost some teams a win in an important match

[@King-pl4jk]

Parra should of left will smith on the field

[@michaelbeadle1663]

thought Andrew Voss's commentary was better

[@flamingfrancis]

Any day over the boy scouts calling this game. They should be calling the Covid stats.

[@davidchambers7530]

Penrith panthers reliant on penalties and the kicking of the crimson chin. Feigning for penalties and putting blockers for kicks to protect the crimson chin even though the blockers are in front of the play the ball which should be an instant penalty for offside. Only given once because of a video ref look on a try which had nothing to do with the play…

[@7s29]

It makes no difference, Melbourne will take it out.

[@MrStreakzHD]

RAY STONE single handily Lost this game! What an effort by PARRA!!!

[@MrStreakzHD]

@HARDandF4ST MELBOURNE ALL DAY!

[@Panthersince2003]

🖤🖤🖤❤❤❤💛💛💛💚💚💚🐾!!! Crazy nerve rattling finish but on our way we go!!!

[@Gussious5370]

The result of a game can be determined by who the ref is. How corrupt is that?

[@flamingfrancis]

That has been happening as long as the game has been played. Even with the accountability of TV cameras...it goes on.

[@Darrylc73]

Thanks Ray Rocks. ( stone/rocks, definitely not diamonds)

[@Jamesss0029]

Parramatta got robbed hard that ref shouldn’t be allowed to ref a final game again and should of been fined

[@gg7082]

omg next year can they just skip to the finals

[@soundzrinmygarden3833]

Oh well, Fergo wouldn't have played next week anyway due to that horrid neck injury. What a cat....Fergo and Sivo are pathetic how they lay down grabbing at their neck, it must be taught out at Parra. Glad they lost, Go Storms!!!!!

[@alexchalmers4607]

Too many players on the field for Penrith. Should be DQ

[@robharris6874]

Yer he was called the ref good hay !!

[@effieomg3994]

You are more saltier than the Dead Sea! !🧂🧂🌊🌊🌊

[@alexchalmers4607]

@@effieomg3994 nice call champ. Note i dont go for either team, in fact least favoured teams in the comp. Nevertheless, I agree pretty "salty" at the refereeing.

[@orclittleboss]

The better team won.

[@beastrm4466]

🤟🏼🔥🔥🔥

[@sui473]

Parramatta should of won that

[@robharris6874]

But they didn`t !!🤣🤣🤣

[@effieomg3994]

@Les Jackson Of all the flavours to choose from... You chose SALT! !🧂

[@robharris6874]

@Les Jackson Take up reffing mate, if you think you know the rules

[@corazonsimon9650]

Penrith robbed d game again!

[@maxit933]

Blame the butter finger fulla lol. Hard luck close game otherwise well done 👏

[@upthemarlins2676]

Let’s goop

[@robharris6874]

How biased are commentors getting now you'd swear they had money on the game!

[@teleasaurobertsanaesevekes5449]

THAT WAS SO INSANE I CANT BELIEVE PENRITHS GOT AWAY WITH IT THERE JUST TO GOOD!! NICE GAME PENRITHS KEEP THE GOOD WORK UP!!

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

Don’t forget refs help

[@steadybot]

@@AmirA-qo3jv stop bieng a sook lad

[@sydfieldmasmafua4888]

@ Daniel how’s that being a Sook it’s obvious that the ref was helping Penrith

[@steadybot]

@@sydfieldmasmafua4888 he's on every comment saying they got robbed so thays how he's bieng a sook

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

@@steadybot lol I’m not even a parra fan. Why would I sook. I hate it when the refs f up a game

[@sui473]

Penrith mire like penref

[@jeffgutterson881]

LISTEN MATES THE EELS ALMOST GOT THE WINNING TRY NEAR THE END IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AHOY MATES THE SHIP HAS SUNK NEXT YEAR GUYS.......

[@auzziekangaroo_94]

I dont think this game was as good as people were trying to make it out to be.

[@sparklingsams3155]

Storm will put the kittens 6 feet under.

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

Ashley Klein really had money on Penrith. Absolute highway robbery. Worst officiating game ever!

[@gg7082]

his name is ashley? LOOOOL

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

@@gg7082 yeah Ashley kelin

[@tanginicholls207]

Huh?... Try watching every Warriors game for the past 25yrs 😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

@@tanginicholls207 😂

[@robharris6874]

Yer I know, good hay !!🤣🤣🤣