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Panthers five-eighth Jarome Luai to play his final game for the club before leaving for the Wests Tigers.

Luai’s legacy: Panthers peel back curtain on departing star

If Nathan Cleary has been the spirit of the Panthers dynasty, Jarome Luai has been the soul. Ahead of his final game for Penrith, Jarome Luai’s teammates dispel some mistruths and reveal some cherished anecdotes and insights of their departing five-eighth.

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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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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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PENRITH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai of the Panthers celebrate a try scored by Luke Garner of the Panthers during the NRL Qualifying Final match between Penrith Panthers and Sydney Roosters at BlueBet Stadium on September 13, 2024 in Penrith, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Cleary opens up on frustrating year

A raw and honest Nathan Cleary has opened up on the struggles he’s faced this year after he made a triumphant return from injury to help Penrith qualify for another preliminary final.

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It's the last thing Panthers fans want to see. Photo: Fox Sports and Getty Images

Horror sight blows NRL wide open

The Panthers’ hunt for a fourth straight premiership has suffered a monumental blow after Nathan Cleary left the field late against the Storm.

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St George Illawarra will argue Kyle Flanagan was accosted on the ground by Canterbury centre Stephen Crichton seconds before a biting allegation erupted on Saturday night.

Luai weighs in on biting drama

Jarome Luai has given his take on the biting allegations levelled against Kyle Flanagan, with the Panthers star describing the act as “baby stuff”.

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