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Papalii to face court over pub incident
Canberra star Josh Papalii has been issued a court attendance notice to face charges of intimidating police and failing to leave a licensed premises.
- by Adrian Proszenko, Christian Nicolussi, Michael Chammas, Dan Walsh, Billie Eder and Adam Pengilly
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Carnivore cats: The all-meat diet powering Cleary and the Panthers
It has been promoted by controversial podcaster Joe Rogan – and now a group of Penrith players are using the carnivore diet to give them an edge chasing a fourth straight title.
- by Adam Pengilly
Opinion
NRL grand final
Eight years, three premiers: Does the NRL have a problem with the same teams winning?
It’s the grand final we were always going to have. But the sustained success of the Panthers and Storm will test the NRL’s ability to match AFL’s grand final ratings.
- by Adam Pengilly
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NRL grand final
Storm seek grand final miracle with Asofa-Solomona to fly in for judiciary hearing
The Kiwi hitman is facing near-insurmountable odds - but it won’t stop Melbourne launching a Hail Mary at the NRL judiciary.
- by Adam Pengilly and Roy Ward
A ticking time bomb: Can Cleary’s shoulder survive one more game?
The champion halfback kept a hand problem secret for a fortnight. But it’s the shoulder which will be most scrutinised as he was warned it could go in the first minute of the decider.
- by Adam Pengilly
Why the Panthers will be pretty in pink for the decider
Not since top grade rugby league started in Australia in 1908 has a team ever wore a pink jersey in a grand final. But that’s about to change - and it will spark a million-dollar rush from Penrith fans.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘Terrible, no understanding’: Abdo annoyed at Cleary’s Bunker outburst
In an explosive start to grand final week, the league has made a decision on the Panthers coach after his criticism of match officials following a controversial call in the preliminary final.
- by Adam Pengilly
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Around the clubs
Tigers star Galvin set for PM’s XIII call-up
A rollercoaster rookie year is about to end on a high for Lachlan Galvin, who is expected to be called up to wear the green and gold for the first time.
- by Adrian Proszenko, Adam Pengilly, Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi
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NRL demand Ponga answers as New Zealand’s secret bid to poach star revealed
The Knights have been asked to formally clarify Ponga’s Kangaroos snub after the Kiwis made an audacious attempt to convince the Knights superstar to play for them.
- by Adam Pengilly and Michael Chammas
AFL grand final could be the highest rating of all time: Dillon hits back at V’landys
With contestants from Queensland and NSW, and the traditional AFL states all watching, this could be the most-watched grand final ever.
- by Adam Pengilly and Hannah Hammoud
Let’s put the whistle away and play: Cleary, Luai applaud finals referees
Their preliminary finals opponents played in a frenetic match last week that featured just four penalties. The Panthers loved it – and want it to continue until the grand final.
- by Adam Pengilly
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