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With State of Origin out of the way, byes done and dusted and September starting to appear on the horizon, the run to the Finals begins this week.

There is eight games left for Penrith as they look to hold on to first place, secure the Minor Premiership and put themselves in the best possible place to secure another title.

First on the agenda is last year’s Premiers Brisbane, who unlike the Panthers haven’t been able to back up Premiership success with a strong season; now sitting 14th on the ladder and very much in do-or-die territory.

After a bye last weekend, Broncos coach Michael Maguire would likely have pushed the reset button in the hope that his team can get

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it together, find the magic they did last season and produce an almighty run home.

Lose to Penrith on Thursday and the dream of making the Finals, let alone winning back-toback titles, is done and dusted.

The Panthers welcome back Origin stars Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo and Liam Martin; and all three would be full of confidence following the Blues’ triumphant win over Queensland in the State of Origin decider.

The Origin period is always difficult for Penrith and while they came through relatively unscathed this year, there’s now a line in the sand and an opportunity for everyone to focus on what’s ahead.

At this stage of the season Penrith simply look fitter and sharper than the Broncos. Ivan Cleary has his side switched on, with only a few bumps in the road so far this season – expected over the course of a long campaign.

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The Broncos look disjointed, disinterested and clunky this year – unable to find any sort of momentum. At times this year they have looked like a park football team that trains once a week and heads to the pub afterwards.

Reece Walsh, hampered by injury, has been unable to capture any of the magic that catapulted him to rugby league elitism in recent years, while Adam Reynolds has looked every bit of his 36 years as he limps towards retirement.

Reynolds is back this weekend and while Brisbane will hope that will offer them more guidance around the park, we all know how often his opposite number has won this battle over the years.

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among the best we’ve seen from the champion halfback.

The chances of Brisbane winning this will come down to confidence. If they can score the first try and be in the game at half-time, they’d start to build some belief – and we’ve seen a couple of times this year that teams that get a sniff against Penrith can grow an extra leg and go on with the job.

But I just can’t see Penrith letting this one slip.

Despite Brisbane sitting 14th on the ladder, the Panthers would still have memories of that Preliminary Final last year. They won’t be taking Brisbane lightly.

In some further positive news for Penrith, Casey McLean returns from injury.

Unless there’s a dramatic turn of events, Penrith will win this one – and in the end, it might get ugly for Brisbane.

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23-year Penrith Panthers record could be broken on Thursday night if recently re-signed winger Tom Jenkins can continue his incredible try-scoring run.

The 25-year-old was just two-years-old when champion Penrith fullback Rhys Wesser set the new benchmark for a Panthers player with 25 tries scored in a single season back in 2003.

Now Jenkins, who is currently tied with Wesser with 25 tries of his own, has the opportunity to break the longstanding club record when the Panthers take on the Broncos at CommBank Stadium this evening.

“He was a quality player and someone that I enjoyed watching growing up”

Jenkins is currently leading the NRL with tries scored, notching up his 25th try for the year when the Panthers hammered the South Sydney Rabbitohs back in Round 18.

Speaking with Extra Time on Tuesday, Jenkins said he’d be lying if he didn’t have the club record for most tries scored on his mind.

“It’s an exciting record and yes it would be cool to break it, but like I say all the time, the tries are just tries and I’d rather be stopping them than scoring them,” he admitted.

While Jenkins is remaining very humble, it’s no secret that Penrith’s sensational year at the top of the table can largely be put down to the incredible season he’s been having.

Jenkins said he used to love watching Wesser play in the NRL when he was a kid and that breaking his 23-year record for most tries scored by a Panther would be one of the highlights of his season so far.

“Rhys was a special player. I remember growing up and watching him play and I vividly remember his try in the wet when the ball stopped in a giant puddle,” Jenkins said referring to Wesser’s try in 2011 whilst playing with Souths.

“He’s scored plenty of them and he was definitely a quality player and someone that I enjoyed watching growing up.”

Following a bye last weekend and a quick trip to the Snowy Mountains, Jenkins is feeling

Tom Jenkins scored a hat-trick against the Rabbitohs earlier this month. Photo: NRL Images.

refreshed heading into the final eight rounds of the regular season.

Jenkins said he enjoyed visiting the snowfields for the first time last week.

“It was so good to get away. I went down to the snow for the first time in my 25 years of living, so that was cool,” he said proudly.

“I was down there with the local disability company that I work with, Our Choice Disability Services. We went down there for a couple of days with the kids. It was really nice but I think I was the biggest kid there, it was mad!”

Much to the relief of Panthers supporters and coach Ivan Cleary, Jenkins stuck to the safe activity of tobogganing rather than learning to ski or snowboard for the first time.

“We did heaps of stuff, lots of tobogganing as well as the big Alpine Coaster at Thredbo.

Don’t worry, I was being careful down there. It

Rhys Wesser in 2003. Photo: NRL Images.

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was a good day, I like to let my hair down and Iv’s really good with us boys.”

Jenkins, who has played every game for Penrith this season, will be hoping to remain injury-free for the rest of the year as he eyes off playing his first-ever NRL Finals Series.

Last season, Jenkins was dramatically left of coach Cleary’s Finals team with Paul Alamoti replacing him for the all-important September fixtures.

But with Jenkins flying this year, it’s without a doubt he’ll be there this time around.

“I obviously don’t want to look too far ahead but the thought of playing my first Finals is really exciting and nice,” Jenkins admitted.

“It’s important I’m playing well and doing my job for the team and that will put me in good stead to be selected.

“The run leading into the Finals is exciting.

We don’t have anymore breaks, but we’ve put ourselves in a good position to be able to put our foot on the throat and really accelerate into the backend.”

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espite being left out of this year’s State of Origin series, Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards felt plenty of pride and emotion when he saw his teammates shock Queensland and clinch the Origin decider last Wednesday night.

Edwards wasn’t selected for NSW this year, with Blues coach Laurie Daley making the huge call to axe the four-time Premiership winner and Australian representative in favour of champion Roosters fullback, 33-year-old James Tedesco.

Many would think Edwards would have some sour grapes over the decision, but that couldn’t be further from the truth with the Penrith superstar riding every wave of NSW’s historic Origin series win.

“It was awesome,” Edwards told Extra Time on Tuesday.

“Suncorp is a hard place to play especially a decider, and I thought the way they went about it, especially Nath had an absolute blinder, and I thought Marto and Yeoy were both incredible as well.

“I’m super, super happy for them and the squad. It’s a tough place to win up there and every one of them played out of their skins.”

Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards on Tuesday. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Edwards knows a thing or two about winning deciders in Brisbane after securing the Origin Shield for the Blues back in 2024. The 30-year-old said he was particularly pleased for

Panthers teammate Nathan Cleary, who overcame plenty of adversity in the lead up to win the coveted Wally Lewis Medal post-game.

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did and hopefully its put to bed all those criticisms around him.”

In a huge boost for the competition leaders, all of Penrith’s Origin stars have been named for tonight’s big match against 2025 Premiers Brisbane at CommBank Stadium.

Edwards said he’ll be using the final eight rounds before the NRL Finals to fine tune his game.

“If you’re not looking to get better, you’ll blink and you’ll miss it. The Finals will be here, and you haven’t been able to implement things into your game where you probably should, so you’ve got to take each day as it comes, work really hard and try to improve and fine tune where you can,” he said.

The Panthers are red-hot favourites heading into this evening’s clash, with the Broncos sitting in 14th place and fighting for their season.

“Their position on the ladder is sort of surprising in a way,” Edwards said.

“They probably have some results they would have liked to be on the other side of, but nevertheless they’re as dangerous as any side in the competition on any given night.

“They’re coming off the bye as well and will be really refreshed and hungry to give themselves every opportunity for this backend push.

It should be a cracking game on Thursday night.”

Hooker Mitch Kenny has re-signed. Photo: NRL Images.

contribution also extends beyond the field. He is currently nominated for the 2026 Ken Stephen Medal in recognition of his ongoing engagement with the local hospital community and his commitment to supporting people throughout the Penrith region.

Panthers General Manager of Rugby League Shane Elford said Kenny’s extension was an important signing for the club.

“Mitch is an incredibly reliable and determined player who consistently demonstrates the courage and leadership we value at the Panthers,” Elford said.

“He has been an influential part of this team throughout an extraordinary period of success and continues to set an outstanding example through the way he prepares, competes and supports those around him.”

There had been speculation that Kenny was interested in joining expansion franchise the PNG Chiefs, but it is understood he waned on that desire in recent times.

Kenny is currently out injured and is expected to return in the coming weeks as Penrith charge towards the Finals.

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Cleary considers what’s next Cleary ponders future: With the Origin series out of the way and the much talked about November 1 date looming, Nathan Cleary is starting to think about his future. And while there’s been plenty of talk about him potentially leaving the Panthers and even the NRL at the end of next year, the latest indications are that Cleary is keen to stay at the foot of the Mountains. In fact, there’s even some suggestions Penrith hasn’t given up hope of doing a deal before November to fend off any potential rivals. Nathan and his partner Mary Fowler are deeply committed to their respective sports.

There’s talk both are comfortable to extend their current long distance set-up by at least another couple of years. Watch this space, things may ramp up quicker than first thought.

Spotted: Panthers stars Liam Henry and Tom Jenkins catching up with old mate Mav Geyer at High Street Depot on Monday morning.

Coach skips town: Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is usually in the crowd watching his son Nathan represent the Blues in State of Origin, but last Wednesday he was some 4,600 kilometres away in Bali. Cleary senior and wife Bec watched Nathan’s heroics from a sports bar. They were in Bali not for a mid-season break, but as part of a commitment for major Panthers sponsor MyPlace.

Mary Fowler and Nathan Cleary. Photo: NRL Photos.

MG joins Home Sweet: Panthers legend Mark Geyer has been announced as the official ambassador for Home Sweet, an annual fundraiser coordinated by Link Wentworth to help people facing homelessness and housing stress.

“It’s something you can’t look away from. I’m seeing more young people than ever sleeping rough in western Sydney, and it’s something I can’t ignore,” Geyer said. “Especially in this cold weather, it’s heartbreaking to think that someone isn’t going home to a roof over their head, warmth and laughter. With Home Sweet, you can be part of making things better.”

Board in place: This is the first photo of the entire Panthers Group Board of 2026, with the governing group finalised a few weeks ago with the appointment of Peter Tracey as a Director.

SEN’s radio rise: The quiet achiever of the Sydney radio ratings released on Tuesday was sports station SEN. The station was up 0.5 per cent overall with the breakfast show featuring Panthers legend Greg Alexander up 0.7 per cent. Andrew Voss’ morning show was up 0.6 per cent while afternoons, evenings and weekends were also up.

could be filled with the NRLW season launch, Pacific test matches or even a mini-tournament. The NRL and Nine will discuss what Origin looks like in coming seasons over the next off-season – with the current structure likely to remain for next year.

Origin shake-up: While the new TV deal means that State of Origin will stay on Wednesday nights, the exact format of the series moving forward is up in the air. The NRL doesn’t mind the idea of playing Origin over three consecutive Wednesdays, which would pause the NRL competition for three weekends. Those weekends

Cleary celebrated together in the wake of the Blues’ series decider victory over Queensland last week.

Nine’s loss: Channel Nine won’t broadcast Saturday night football over the final weeks of the regular season under the new TV deal.

They’ve lost that simulcast right as part of the new agreement, which will ensure that Foxtel and Kayo maintain Super Saturday exclusively for the entirety of the regular season.

Fox at the footy: Criticism of Fox Sports broadcasting games from the studio has ramped up in recent weeks, so it was interesting to note they were very much out and about for Super Saturday last week. The commentary team flew to Redcliffe for the Dolphins v Sharks match, were on deck at Accor Stadium for Bulldogs v Raiders and then had a full broadcast – including host Yvonne Sampson – from Allianz Stadium for Roosters v Eels.

Triumphant Panthers: This is the photo that defines three stalwarts of Penrith’s Premiership era and the incredible success the club has had. Liam Martin, Isaah Yeo and Nathan

Family celebration: From the euphoria of last Wednesday night’s Origin win to a much quieter atmosphere, Panthers captain Isaah Yeo headed to Mudgee last weekend to celebrate his mum’s 50th birthday.

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he exciting thing about some of the wonderfully talented juniors running around in the Penrith Panthers lower grades is that three of them are sons of former first grade players.

Two of them have fathers who played for Penrith, while the third, well, he’s the son of a former Parramatta Eels legend and he may be the most promising of the lot.

The players are Judah Galuvao, son of Panthers premiership winner Joe Galuvao. Then we have Jirah Liddiard, son of Glen Liddiard, and finally there’s Buster Hindmarsh, son of former Eels great Nathan Hindmarsh.

Before I go into detail about these boys, I will put my hand up and say that I do this type of column every year but in my defence, it’s not my fault these ‘sons of former players’ keep coming along and look like future first graders.

Playing even one first grade NRL game is a difficult goal to achieve but I’ve got a feeling all three of these blokes will make it to first grade.

Let’s start with 21-year-old prop forward Judah Galuvao. Judah is just starting to come into his own and after working his way through the Panthers Pathways system,

Jirah Liddiard is a first grader in waiting. Photo: NRL Photos.

playing Harold Matthews (Under 17), SG Ball (Under 19) and Jersey Flegg (Under 21), Galuvao made the big step up to NSW Cup just two weeks ago.

What makes Galuvao’s rise special, is that he’s made it on pure perseverance and tenacity.

He’s never been the ‘superstar’ junior prop and he’s had to train

and fight hard for everything he’s achieved.

The signs are promising that he can go even further.

The next player is 22-year-old winger Jirah Liddiard. After making his way through the lower grades, Liddiard made his NSW Cup debut for Penrith in 2025 and this year he’s already played 12 games in

NSW Cup scoring an impressive 10 tries.

What makes Jirah Liddiard special is his height and athleticism. He stands well over six foot tall, is safe under the high-ball and has speed to burn. Liddiard had some major injuries a few years ago which stalled his career but he’s back on track and firing on all cylinders.

Now I’ve saved the best for last, no offence to either Judah or Jirah but 18-year-old Buster Hindmarsh has caught everyone’s attention this year and it’s not just because he has a famous father.

This 194cm, 96kg giant is already a big boy and he still hasn’t finished growing yet.

What’s super impressive about Hindmarsh is that he started the season in the Panthers SG Ball (Under 19) side before quickly progressing to Jersey Flegg (Under 21) and like his teammate Galuvao, was promoted to NSW Cup two weeks ago.

He’s a second rower who many good judges think will end up in the front-row. Especially when he fills-out that massive frame.

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f someone asked you to move hundreds of kilometres away from your hometown after dating for only eight weeks would you do it?

That’s the question Penrith Panthers prop Liam H e n r y posed to his then girlfriend when he was about to make his way to the foot of the mountains for a chance at a professional footy career.

It would turn out to be the best decision that

Henry and his partner, Soph, ever made with the couple now happily married and about to head off to Perth.

“She moved with me eight weeks into our relationship!”

Henry said with a laugh.

“She packed up and came with me. She kind of knew that I was off and she was flexible with her university, so she just said, ‘I’ll come with you’.

“It was unreal.”

Henry debuted for the Panthers at the tail end of the 2022 season and quickly became an integral part of the machine that is the four-time premiers, even winning a ring of his own in 2024.

Growing up in the far west country town of Blayney, all Henry could think about was footy and said the fact that he gets to represent

such an important club isn’t something he takes lightly.

“I’m very very lucky,” Henry reflected.

“Growing up in Blayney, it always just felt like it was so far away. It’s very special to be a part of this club and get to represent where I am from. I love getting back there and seeing everyone, they are all absolute legends.

They all want me to do well and they have my back.”

Henry said there is more to take away from footy than people might think.

“Footy has taught me how to deal with the ups and downs of life,” Henry said.

“Everything you learn from footy you can relate to life. So even when we get setbacks and if things don’t go our way, then we have systems and a process to go through.”

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13

0

3

3

503

223

+280

32

2

Warriors

16

11

0

5

3

470

276

+194

28

3

Roosters

16

11

0

5

3

412

336

+76

28

4

Sharks

16

10

0

6

3

468

345

+123

26

5

Knights

17

11

0

6

2

441

402

+39

26

6

Rabbitohs

16

9

0

7

3

458

372

+86

24

7

Dolphins

17

10

0

7

2

452

388

+64

24

8

Cowboys

17

10

0

7

2

408

424

-16

24

9

Sea Eagles

17

9

0

8

2

441

309

+132

22

10

Storm

17

8

0

9

2

414

416

-2

20

11

Bulldogs

16

7

0

9

3

292

394

-102

20

12

Raiders

17

7

0

10

2

345

436

-91

18

13

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17

7

0

10

2

355

485

-130

18

14

Broncos

16

5

0

11

3

315

441

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16

15

Eels

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6

0

11

2

331

507

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16

16

Titans

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4

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12

3

297

409

-112

14

17

Dragons

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2

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3

244

483

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Friday, July 17 8.00pm Allianz Stadium

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Saturday, July 18 5.35pm Go Media Stadium

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Saturday, July 18 7.35pm Accor Stadium

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Sunday, July 19 2.00pm Cbus Super Stadium

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CELEBRIT Y TIP S TER S K ANE TOWNS

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ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

TOWNS CRANES | 0487 272 819

SHARKS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

JAI CARMODY

PANTHERS

STORM

DRAGONS

SEA EAGLES

CARMODY ACCOUNTING | 4711 3386

KNIGHTS

RABBITOHS

TIGERS

COWBOYS

RYAN SCHEITHE

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

TITANS

HERTZ | 4731 6344

SHARKS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

SCOTT SUTTON

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

LOWER MOUNTAINS AIR CONDITIONING | 4735 6411

SHARKS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

LEIGH HARTOG

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

JK WILLIAMS | 4725 3400

SHARKS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

CAMERON FAICO

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

FAICO & CO REAL ESTATE | 0434 400 225

SHARKS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

ERIN VICARY

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

TITANS

DEFUSE PILATES & YOGA STUDIO | 4732 5226

SHARKS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

JOSHUA VAN DEN BROEK

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

DROID MEDIA | 0415 844 247

SHARKS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

TROY DODDS

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

THE WESTERN WEEKENDER | 4722 2998

SHARKS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

COWBOYS

JULIET DESILVA

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

SYNERGY ACCOUNTING | 4732 6555

SHARKS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

DANIEL McKINNON

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

BATEMAN BATTERSBY COMPLETE LEGAL | 4731 5899

SHARKS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

DOUGLAS ELY

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

YORK JEWELLERS | 4721 0780

SHARKS

RABBITOHS

BULLDOGS

COWBOYS

MARK ELPHICK

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

MARKWATER GROUP | 0424 775 509

SHARKS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

SHANAK A DE SILVA

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

TITANS

SYNERGY ACCOUNTING | 4732 6555

SHARKS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

DANIEL GALEA

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

INFINITE HOMES | 4703 4040

KNIGHTS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

GARTH BUTLER

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

PENRITH CITY AUTOMOTIVE | 8805 9500

SHARKS

RABBITOHS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

ANDREW BERGER

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

KELLY PARTNERS | 4726 9666

SHARKS

RABBITOHS

BULLDOGS

COWBOYS

ANTHEA STRATHDEE

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

TITANS

LOWER MOUNTAINS AIR CONDITIONING | 4735 6411

SHARKS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

AARON GAMPE

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

BETTER BUILT HOMES | 1300 100 922

SHARKS

RABBITOHS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

CHRIS AYLING

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

TITANS

ARUM ADVISORY | 8302 3677

SHARKS

RAIDERS

TIGERS

DOLPHINS

ALEX McKENZIE

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

FUTURE FINANCIAL SERVICES | 4727 6588

SHARKS

RAIDERS

TIGERS

DOLPHINS

JAMIE GOLDFINCH

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

SHARKS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

JAY JAY BUILDING SUPPLIES | 4731 1533

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CELEBRIT Y TIP S TER S ROSS FOWLER

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

TITANS

ROSS FOWLER & CO | 0419 738 484

SHARKS

RABBITOHS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

JOHN VEITCH

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

PARRAMATTA MOTOR GROUP | 0447 517 711

SHARKS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

COWBOYS

ANTHONY WALKER

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

WALKER FINANCE | 0427 998 120

SHARKS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

CHARBEL GEAGEA

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

KELLY PARTNERS | 4726 9666

SHARKS

RABBITOHS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

SHANIL LAL

PANTHERS

STORM

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

RUNNYMEDE LAWYERS | 0432 043 112

KNIGHTS

RABBITOHS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

LEE BANISTER

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

TRESAMI MANAGED IT SERVICES | 1300 318 444

SHARKS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

IAN GARTON

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

MCDONALD’S GARTON GROUP | 4721 2992

SHARKS

RABBITOHS

BULLDOGS

COWBOYS

VINCE CAPOLUPO

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

LAKESIDE RESTAURANT | 0419 491 125

KNIGHTS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

NATHAN TAYLOR

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

THE WESTERN WEEKENDER | 4722 2998

SHARKS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

DONNA HILDON

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

SUPREMACY FUNERALS | 4721 2020

KNIGHTS

RABBITOHS

TIGERS

COWBOYS

BILL McDEED

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

GOURMET MEAT CO | 4735 1400

SHARKS

RAIDERS

TIGERS

DOLPHINS

JIM HILL

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

NEPEAN SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 4760 0809

SHARKS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

COWBOYS

DEE BARLOW

BRONCOS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

COUNTRY BREWER | 4731 5444

SHARKS

RAIDERS

TIGERS

COWBOYS

JEFF LEMON

PANTHERS

STORM

DRAGONS

SEA EAGLES

KHP CIVIL | 4773 9275

KNIGHTS

RABBITOHS

TIGERS

COWBOYS

ADAM TOBY

PANTHERS

STORM

DRAGONS

SEA EAGLES

EARTHWORKS TRAINING | 0415 214 348

KNIGHTS

RABBITOHS

TIGERS

COWBOYS

JACOB BENNETT

PANTHERS

STORM

DRAGONS

SEA EAGLES

BENNETT PROPERTY | 0487 487 775

KNIGHTS

RABBITOHS

TIGERS

COWBOYS

VINCE MUSICO

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

BRILLIANT HOMES | 0416 258 341

SHARKS

RABBITOHS

BULLDOGS

DOLPHINS

KEN HALE

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

KEN HALE PLUMBING | 4773 9275

SHARKS

RAIDERS

BULLDOGS

COWBOYS

DARREN LATTY

PANTHERS

STORM

WARRIORS

TITANS

PRD REAL ESTATE | 0414 620 532

SHARKS

RABBITOHS

BULLDOGS

COWBOYS

LIZ PRASAD

PANTHERS

STORM

DRAGONS

SEA EAGLES

RAINE & HORNE COMMERCIAL | 4722 8500

KNIGHTS

RABBITOHS

TIGERS

COWBOYS

BRENT JONES

PANTHERS

ROOSTERS

WARRIORS

SEA EAGLES

LAMROCKS SOLICITORS | 4731 5688

SHARKS

RAIDERS

TIGERS

DOLPHINS

COREY PHILLIPS

PANTHERS

STORM

DRAGONS

SEA EAGLES

KNIGHTS

RABBITOHS

TIGERS

COWBOYS

LEISURE POOLS | 0415 699 086

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