The Penrith Panthers are set to face off against the Parramatta Eels on July 13, 2025, but the latest team list reveals some significant changes.
Unfortunately, the exact players being cut from the squad aren’t specified in the latest news. However, we can look at the previous team lists and match details to get an idea of what might be happening.
*Previous Match Details*
In their last encounter, the Panthers took on the Bulldogs on June 26, 2025, and emerged victorious with a score of 8-6. Given their current form, it’s likely the Panthers will field a strong team against the Eels.
*Current Team Standings*
The Panthers are currently ranked 6th in the NRL Premiership 2025 standings with 19 points from 15 games, having won 7, lost 7, and drawn 1. The Eels, on the other hand, are ranked 15th with 14 points from 14 games, having won 5 and lost 9.¹ ²
*Potential Lineup*
Based on previous team lists, the Panthers’ potential lineup might include:
– *Backs:*
– *Fullback:* Dylan Edwards
– *Wingers:* Thomas Jenkins and Brian To’o
– *Centres:* Izack Tago and Casey McLean
– *Five-Eighth:* Blaize Talagi
– *Halfback:* Nathan Cleary
– *Forwards:*
– *Props:* Moses Leota and Lindsay Smith
– *Hooker:* Mitch Kenny
– *Second Row:* Scott Sorensen and Liam Martin
– *Lock:* Isaah Yeo
The Eels’ lineup might feature:
– *Backs:*
– *Fullback:* Isaiah Iongi
– *Wingers:* Zac Lomax and Josh Addo-Carr
– *Centres:* Sean Russell and Jordan Samrani
– *Five-Eighth:* Dylan Brown
– *Halfback:* Mitchell Moses
– *Forwards:*
– *Props:* Jack Williams and Junior Paulo
– *Hooker:* Ryley Smith
– *Second Row:* Kitione Kautoga and Luca Moretti
– *Lock:* J’maine Hopgood
*Match Predictions*
Given the Panthers’ current form and the Eels’ struggles, the Panthers might be favored to win. However, the Eels have shown some promise with back-to-back wins, including a dominant 30-10 upset over Manly. Zac Lomax and Mitchell Moses have been instrumental in the Eels’ success, and they’ll likely be key players in this match.³ ⁴
Ultimately, the final team list will determine the outcome of the match. We’ll have to wait until the official lineup is announced to know for sure who’s in and who’s out.