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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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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 19: Paul Alamoti of the Panthers looks on during the round 11 NRL match between New Zealand Warriors and Penrith Panthers at Suncorp Stadium, on May 19, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Alamoti opens up on shock Bulldogs move

Paul Alamoti once thought he’d be a Bulldog for life, but the local junior was on the move after just one season and landed at a place that has taken his game to new heights.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Taylan May of the Panthers looks on before the start of the round eight NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Penrith Panthers at Qld Country Bank Stadium, on April 27, 2024, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Cleary shuts down May questions

The Panthers could be without Taylan May for the rest of the season after the centre pleaded not guilty to three domestic violence-related charges.

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