‘Monstered’: Historic NRL massacre is brutal
The Penrith Panthers are one win away from a 40-year first after annihilating the Storm in a brutal record thrashing in the prelim.
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Player ratings: Who starred, who flopped in Penrith masterclass
Four Penrith stars produced near perfect performances, while a handful of Melbourne players barely received a pass mark. See the full player ratings from the grand final qualifier.
Expert predictions: Who will face off in the NRL grand final?
Will the Panthers qualify for their fourth-straight grand final or can the Storm side spoil the party? Can the Broncos end the ‘Wahs’ revolution? See our experts’ preliminary final predictions.
The four NRL title contenders: Comparing each team’s salary cap
This year’s premiership contenders have taken very different paths to building their winning rosters. Here’s how they used their salary caps.
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