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The Panthers have all but booked a spot in their fifth-straight grand final off the back of a Nathan Cleary masterclass.
The superstar halfback has set up three tries, kicked a 40/20 and made almost 100 running metres.
Scores were locked up 2-all after a tense start to the game until Cleary did what he does best.
The Panthers halfback kicked a 40/20 and then on next set passed to Paul Alamoti to set up the first try of the night.
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Fox League expert Corey Parker called the double play “absolute magic,” while commentator Dan Ginnane declared: “In the space of 60 seconds he’s changed the game.”
The Panthers extended their lead with another penalty goal after Siosifa Talakai was placed on report for a late shot on Jarome Luai.
It looked like Talakai, who was filling in for Jesse Ramien, was going to be given his marching orders but he was spared the sin-bin by referee Ashley Klein.
The Sharks needed to strike first in the second half and they did exactly that when Sione Katoa scored in the corner with a stunning put-down.
But their joy was shortlived as the Panthers responded with two tries in three minutes — both set up by Cleary.
A pinpoint kick from Cleary set up the first one before he set up another with a pass.
Parker summed Cleary’s performance up best in commenatry when he said “it’s unfair” for the Sharks.
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MATCH PREVIEW
Only Cronulla stand in the way of a fifth consecutive grand final for Ivan Cleary’s Panthers, who host the Sharks in tonight’s second prelim final at Accor Stadium.
For the entirety of the 2020s to date Penrith have made a habit of saving their best to last, winning their last four prelims by an average margin of 15 points – including a 34-point win over Melbourne last year.
Few doubt the class of Cleary’s men, led by halfback Nathan Cleary and soon-to-be club record appearance holder Isaah Yeo. As such, they are red hot favourites for tonight’s clash.
But in Cronulla they have an adversary many are tipping to be a thorn in their side, especially if Craig Fitzgibbon has his side ready and firing for tonight’s clash.
Common wisdom suggests horizontal ball movement is the key to beating Penrith, mixed in with second phase play. Cronulla, on their day, excel at those two things.
Whether it will be enough to overcome the greatest side this century, who’ve made winning prelims seem as easy as ducking to the shops for milk, remains to be seen.
What can’t be doubted is this contest will be one for the ages, with the potential to outdo last night’s fiery epic.
TEAMS
PANTHERS: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Luke Garner 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Brad Schneider 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Matt Eisenhuth. 18th man: 18. Casey McLean
SHARKS: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 14. Siosifa Talakai 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 15. Jack Williams 16. Royce Hunt 17. Thomas Hazelton 18. Daniel Atkinson. 18th man: 20. Mawene Hiroti
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