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Post by Electric Eel on Aug 27, 2020 14:57:31 GMT 10
7th September 1985
In a display as good as any this season, the Parramatta backline ripped Penrith to shreds, scoring five of the seven tries in a magnificent exhibition of Rugby League football.
Heading this glittering array of stars was the Parramatta five-eighth Brett Kenny who is probably one of the finest players in the world.
Kenny scored one try and had a hand in the other five, giving the final pass for three of them.
It was a great exhibition, one that prompted Monie to call him, "an amazing player...who can do it all."
An example of Kenny's ability to seize an opportunity was shown 29 minutes into the match when Penrith hooker Royce Simmons moved up quickly in a bid to stifle him.
But Simmons missed with his attempt, a gap appeared and Kenny raced through, evaded another two attempts and then fired a pass to Eric Grothe who went over for the first of his two tries.
But that was virtually how all the tries were scored. There was nothing solo about them, they were all team efforts that reminded everyone just how good they are.
Penrith never really recovered from the spectacular Parramatta start when the Eels crossed for their first try after only 55 seconds.
The danger signals were hoisted for Penrith who tried desperately to battle their way back into the match with some strong attacking play, especially from dummy half.
It was this tactic which caused Parramatta some initial problems but the defence tightened and there were only a few other flurries to cause the Eels defence any serious problems.
Halfback Peter Sterling was back to his best, Steve Sharp was a tower of strength in the rucks while Steve Ella was always dangerous and Paul Taylor worked tirelessly.
Parramatta 38 (E.Grothe 2, R.Price, M.Cronin, D.Liddiard, B.Kenny, M.Moseley tries, M.Cronin 5 goals) defeated Penrith 6 (B.Izzard try, G.Alexander goal). Referee: K.Roberts. Crowd: 18,939.
Paul Taylor leaps for the ball
In a display as good as any this season, the Parramatta backline ripped Penrith to shreds, scoring five of the seven tries in a magnificent exhibition of Rugby League football.
Heading this glittering array of stars was the Parramatta five-eighth Brett Kenny who is probably one of the finest players in the world.
Kenny scored one try and had a hand in the other five, giving the final pass for three of them.
It was a great exhibition, one that prompted Monie to call him, "an amazing player...who can do it all."
An example of Kenny's ability to seize an opportunity was shown 29 minutes into the match when Penrith hooker Royce Simmons moved up quickly in a bid to stifle him.
But Simmons missed with his attempt, a gap appeared and Kenny raced through, evaded another two attempts and then fired a pass to Eric Grothe who went over for the first of his two tries.
But that was virtually how all the tries were scored. There was nothing solo about them, they were all team efforts that reminded everyone just how good they are.
Penrith never really recovered from the spectacular Parramatta start when the Eels crossed for their first try after only 55 seconds.
The danger signals were hoisted for Penrith who tried desperately to battle their way back into the match with some strong attacking play, especially from dummy half.
It was this tactic which caused Parramatta some initial problems but the defence tightened and there were only a few other flurries to cause the Eels defence any serious problems.
Halfback Peter Sterling was back to his best, Steve Sharp was a tower of strength in the rucks while Steve Ella was always dangerous and Paul Taylor worked tirelessly.
Parramatta 38 (E.Grothe 2, R.Price, M.Cronin, D.Liddiard, B.Kenny, M.Moseley tries, M.Cronin 5 goals) defeated Penrith 6 (B.Izzard try, G.Alexander goal). Referee: K.Roberts. Crowd: 18,939.
Paul Taylor leaps for the ball
