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PENRITH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 15: Panthers players reactduring the round 24 NRL match between Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm at BlueBet Stadium, on August 15, 2024, in Penrith, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

The 16-year stat Panthers must overcome

The Panthers will have to overcome a worrying trend if they are to win a fourth title in a row. But as Matthew Johns explains, history shows they can flip the script to beat the Storm.

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Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers will go to war in a legacy-defining grand final clash. DOWNLOAD your 2024 NRL grand final sweep and get one over your mates in the Clive Churchill and winning-margin battle.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Lazarus Vaalepu of the Storm celebrates after scoring a try  during the round 26 NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Melbourne Storm at Qld Country Bank Stadium, on August 29, 2024, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Storm confirm big grand final inclusion

Storm coach Craig Bellamy has turned to an NRL rookie for Sunday’s grand final as the minor premiers look to end Penrith’s streak without the suspended Nelson Asofa-Solomona.

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Jarome Luai's photo from Brian To'o's wedding. Picture: Instagram

Why To’o is becoming restless at the Panthers

Brian To’o’s $650,000 price tag from next season makes him the game’s highest earning wingers. However, the prospect of facing next season without the four men who were groomsmen at his wedding has started to hit home.

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