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Post by Rugby League Historian on May 26, 2024 14:37:45 GMT 10
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Post by Rugby League Historian on May 26, 2024 14:38:09 GMT 10
Round 13, 1987: Parramatta 23 d Penrith 10
Official Yearbook of the NSWRL
Peter Sterling was close to football perfection in an inspiring game for the Eels. Parramatta trotted out new-found aggression against their near-western neighbors, and halfback Sterling was a master controller. He master-minded the first three Parramatta tries, and had Brett Kenny as a superbly in-form running mate all the way. Kenny, whose defensive work was exceptional, ran Sterling to a photo finish in a high quality race for man of the match. Kenny delivered a spectacular coup de grace in the 79th minute of the match. With Parramatta already safely 'home' he half-volleyed a Penrith kick-through, stepped two defenders, and ran 90 metres to score. The final scoreline provided the only real breathing space for the Eels in a tight game. It was 12-10 their way at halftime, and stayed that way for almost half an hour afterwards. Alexander, Vitanza, Geyer and Cartwright played soundly for Penrith.
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Post by Rugby League Historian on May 26, 2024 14:38:41 GMT 10
![](https://i.imgur.com/GvWUIr0.jpg) Peter Sterling and Peter Ford relax after the game.
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Post by Rugby League Historian on May 26, 2024 14:39:08 GMT 10
![](https://i.imgur.com/E13AFAa.jpg) Brett Kenny in action.
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Post by Rugby League Historian on May 26, 2024 14:39:35 GMT 10
![](https://i.imgur.com/QQ5lSnC.jpg) Penrith’s Greg Alexander (left) and Peter Sterling of Parramatta during a NSWRL match at played Parramatta Stadium in front of 20,000 spectators.
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