Panthers vs Raiders
Round 22 2026, Saturday 1 August 2026
Verdict: Panthers by 10
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Result: Panthers 42 defeated Raiders 18 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Sat 1 Aug, 5:30pm AEST
- Venue
- Glen Willow Oval, Mudgee
- Ladder going in
- Panthers 1st, Raiders 11th
- Referee
- Adam Gee
- Crowd
- 10,000
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Panthers 75%25% Raiders
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Panthers | ✓ |
| Chris Barrett | Raiders | ✗ |
| Zoe Samios | Panthers | ✓ |
| Zac Bailey | Panthers | ✓ |
| Frances Howe | Panthers | ✓ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Panthers | ✓ |
| Billie Eder | Panthers | ✓ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Panthers | ✓ |
| Dan Walsh | Raiders | ✗ |
| Andrew Johns | Raiders | ✗ |
| Emma Kemp | Panthers | ✓ |
| Neil Breen | Panthers | ✓ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 1st | LLWLW | +10.2 |
| Raiders | 11th | LWWWW | 0 |
Last five games
Panthers
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 21 | at Eels | W 24–18 |
| Round 20 | v Broncos | L 12–14 |
| Round 18 | v Rabbitohs | W 36–14 |
| Round 17 | at Cowboys | L 12–26 |
| Round 16 | at Titans | L 18–19 |
Raiders
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 21 | v Wests Tigers | W 56–10 |
| Round 20 | v Rabbitohs | W 34–24 |
| Round 19 | at Bulldogs | W 40–16 |
| Round 17 | v Dragons | W 24–16 |
| Round 16 | at Storm | L 20–42 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Round 10 | Raiders v Panthers | 18–30 | GIO Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 25 | Panthers v Raiders | 16–20 | Glen Willow Oval |
| 2024 | Round 25 | Raiders v Panthers | 22–18 | GIO Stadium |
Team lists
Panthers
- 1 Jaxen Edgar Fullback
- 2 Thomas Jenkins Winger
- 3 Paul Alamoti Centre
- 4 Casey McLean Centre
- 5 Brian To'o Winger
- 6 Jack Cogger Five-Eighth
- 7 Nathan Cleary (c) Halfback
- 8 Moses Leota Prop
- 9 Freddy Lussick Hooker
- 10 Lindsay Smith Prop
- 11 Isaiah Papali'i 2nd Row
- 12 Liam Martin 2nd Row
- 13 Isaah Yeo (c) Lock
- 14 Billy Scott Reserve
- 15 Scott Sorensen Interchange
- 16 Liam Henry Interchange
- 17 Billy Phillips Interchange
- 18 Izack Tago Interchange
- 19 Jack Cole Reserve
Coach: Ivan Cleary
Raiders
- 1 Kaeo Weekes Fullback
- 2 Jed Stuart Winger
- 4 Matthew Timoko Centre
- 5 Xavier Savage Winger
- 6 Ethan Strange Five-Eighth
- 7 Ethan Sanders Halfback
- 8 Corey Horsburgh Prop
- 9 Owen Pattie Hooker
- 10 Joseph Tapine (c) Prop
- 11 Zac Hosking 2nd Row
- 12 Ata Mariota 2nd Row
- 13 Morgan Smithies Lock
- 14 Tom Starling Interchange
- 15 Matty Nicholson Interchange
- 16 Josh Papalii Interchange
- 17 Daine Laurie Interchange
- 18 Sebastian Kris Centre
- 19 Joe Roddy Reserve
- 21 Savelio Tamale Reserve
Coach: Ricky Stuart
Numbers as named by each club on nrl.com. Changes are measured against the club's previous game.
Why the model leaned this way
Going in, Panthers rated +10.2 and Raiders 0 on our scale, a gap of 10.2 points at a ground neither club calls home.
Scoring
- Panthers
- Tries Liam Martin 8', Liam Martin 19', Thomas Jenkins 30', Thomas Jenkins 35', Jaxen Edgar 39', Liam Henry 56', Isaiah Papali'i 76'
- Goals 7/7
- Half-time 30
- Raiders
- Tries Matthew Timoko 3', Matty Nicholson 69', Ethan Strange 73'
- Goals 3/3
- Half-time 6
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.