”Whether you’re keen on them or detest them, we’re watching one of many nice sides”.
Dan Ginnane summed up the Panthers’ efficiency with one line after they downed the Storm 38-4 on their strategy to the grand remaining.
Ivan Cleary’s aspect now have an opportunity to do the unthinkable and win a third-straight premiership to go together with 4 grand finals in a row.
Nathan Cleary was glorious for Penrith, whereas Isaah Yeo was labelled “the best player on the field” by Matty Johns.
Elsewhere, the Panthers’ unheralded hero earned lofty reward and two returning stars delivered after overcoming their respective accidents.
Read on for foxsports.com.au’s Penrith Panthers participant scores.
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1. DYLAN EDWARDS – 9
Impressive fast palms to search out his winger for the primary attempt of the preliminary finals conflict, ending off a Cleary play. Also performed an important function in To’o’s second, discovering Tago in house. Reliable as ever from the reigning Clive Churchill medallist and now he’ll get an opportunity to maintain the award for one more 12 months. Also scored off the again of a Sunia Turuva break, charging on the within in assist as his teammates have grow to be accustomed to. Finished the sport with 122 operating metres and two attempt assists.
2. SUNIA TURUVA – 9
Went about his enterprise as traditional and scored with 10 minutes remaining within the first half, diving over from a Cleary cross. Then broke away from a Crichton flick cross within the second interval, hitting Edwards on the chest for the fullback to attain. Another spectacular show from one of many Rookie of the Year candidates. Broke 4 tackles.
3. IZACK TAGO – 8
Missed an important sort out on his opposing centre for the Storm’s first attempt of the night time, slipping straight off Olam within the one-on-one state of affairs. Made up for it with a strong cross to Brian To’o for the second Penrith attempt of the night. Also got here up with a “big play” to get out of the in-goal with 10 minutes remaining within the first half. Didn’t seem like he absolutely hit in stride in ominous scenes for the Broncos within the grand remaining however was strong in his first sport again from harm.
4. STEPHEN CRICHTON – 8.5
Defence has been one of the best side of Crichton’s sport this season, however the gun centre did miss three tackles together with one to permit Will Warbrick by means of the road. Outside of his handful of misses the NSW consultant ran the ball properly and delivered one more strong efficiency, together with a pinpoint flick cross to ship Sunia Turuva down the sideline for Edwards’ attempt.
5. BRIAN TO’O – 10
Scored the primary attempt of the night time, crossing nearly untouched within the fourth minute. Also made a number of early robust runs, dragging defenders with him on one ocassion within the twentieth minute. Then solely seconds later scored his second, shrugging off two defenders. Made a giant break early within the second half, earlier than he scored his third with 10 minutes remaining. His efficiency was labelled “outstanding” by Cooper Cronk, taking part in like a center ahead out on the wing to tally 165 operating metres, 9 sort out breaks and a hattrick of tries.
6. JAROME LUAI – 8.5
All eyes have been on the gun five-eighth off the primary set, however he made his first sort out of the sport with ease. Then he orchestrated his staff’s third attempt, discovering Nathan Cleary on a sweeping play for Sunia Turuva to attain. “Luai’s been really impressive, jumping around… his shoulder doesn’t seem to be bothering him,” Matty Johns stated within the second half because the gun five-eighth continued to scheme. Cooper Cronk additionally labelled his efficiency “tough” earlier than he left the sphere within the 58th minute, being placed on ice by Ivan Cleary.
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7. NATHAN CLEARY – 10
“Too clinical, too classy”. Dan Ginnane summed up Cleary’s efficiency with 4 phrases. The gun hafback had his palms in the whole lot early within the conflict, placing Dylan Edwards in house to search out Brian To’o for the primary four-pointer. Also took an early hit from Nelson Asofa-Solomona in his stride earlier than recognizing house for Sunia Turuva’s attempt on the left aspect of the sphere. Made an enormous intercept to thwart a Harry Grant break to shut out the primary half in a 40-minute stint labelled “sensational”. He then scored within the second half, looming on the within to reap the advantages from a Martin break, earlier than establishing one other To’o attempt to shut out the sport.
8. MOSES LEOTA – 8.5
A barnstorming hit-up within the opening 5 minutes of the conflict was essential in his aspect’s first attempt, getting a fast play-the-ball after breaking the road. Then off the kick off took a troublesome hit-up off the again fence. Finished the competition with 117 operating metres with 17 tackles a no misses.
9. MITCH KENNY – 9
Great service out of dummy-half and tackled his coronary heart out. Couldn’t ask for far more from Penrith’s unsung hero, filling the outlet left by Apisai Koroisau and making the No.9 jersey his personal. “He is such a good footballer, they lost Korisau last year and that left a big hole, but this bloke had filled it,” Matty Johns stated. Finished the night time with a team-high 30 tackles.
10. JAMES FISHER-HARRIS – 9
Did a mountain of labor early with some large hit-ups. Sent Harry Grant flying with one cost within the twentieth minute, manufacturing a fast play-the-ball. Was total his traditional imposing self and recorded 141 operating metres from 17 carries to go together with 21 tackles.
11. SCOTT SORENSEN – 8.5
Did a mountain of labor within the first half, recording 20 tackles to go together with 80 operating metres from 10 carries. Continued in the identical style within the second and missed solely a single sort out on an edge.
12. LIAM MARTIN – 9
As damaging as ever in opposition to the Storm, operating the ball arduous and tackling as robust as bodily attainable. Made an enormous break within the 54th minute, discovering Cleary on the within to attain untouched. An enormous play within the scheme of the sport at hand the reigning premiers a 20-point lead. Finished with 109 operating metres and a attempt help.
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13. ISAAH YEO – 10
Yeo’s presence attracts defenders in and his significance was on full present in opposition to the Storm. Without the No.7 on his again, Yeo pulled the strings in spectacular style and noticed when to strike, with a number of robust runs to shut out the primary half. Did have a brainfade early within the first half however made up for it and was labelled the “best player on the field Isaah Yeo” by Matty Johns. Recorded a game-high 166 operating metres, 4 sort out breaks and 30 tackles with solely a single miss.
14. JACK COGGER – 7
Came on for Jarome Luai within the remaining 20 minutes of the sport and did his job. Schemed and ran the ball properly, along with his aspect holding all of the momentum.
15. LINDSAY SMITH – 7.5
Entered the sport within the twenty seventh minute and made an prompt influence. One of Penrith’s most constant gamers this season and one more gem out of the membership’s nursery. Tallied 76 operating metres and 14 tackles in a brief stint.
16. SPENCER LENIU – 7
Came on within the thirty second minute and did his job, making an influence and placing lots of stress on Melbourne’s playmakers. 91 operating metres and three sort out breaks.
17. LUKE GARNER – 5
Came on within the closing minutes of the conflict.
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