Panthers praised for free-flowing magic

SYDNEY Roosters coach Trent Robinson has praised Penrith for paving the way for the NRL’s attacking revolution and jolting the game out of the wrestle-fest of recent times.

Ahead of their Round 3 clash at Pepper Stadium tonight, Robinson said the Panthers were the game’s best exponents of throwing the football around.

He said the trail blazed by Anthony Griffin’s side was being emulated by other sides. In the opening two rounds, 723 points have been scored – the most over that period since the introduction of the 16-team competition in 1999.

Robinson said sides were now willing to chance their hand, a welcome departure from the defensive grinds that had turned off fans.

“It’s only been two rounds but there’s been a choice by teams to move the ball a bit more,” Robinson said.

“We saw Melbourne ( on Thursday) move the ball really early against Brisbane so they had a lot more passing.

“I think it’s created a bit of unstructured play, which is good to see.”