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hen you looked at the NRL draw late last year and saw a Panthers v Storm match scheduled for a Thursday night deep in the season, you stamped it as an immediate blockbuster.

And it still retains that status despite some significant outs for both teams, the latest being James Fisher-Harris’ suspension for Penrith and a shoulder problem for Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes.

Regardless of the players who take the park at BlueBet Stadium, the mission of both teams is what takes priority. Penrith are on the cusp of claiming their second Minor Premiership in three seasons, while the Storm are precariously placed on the ladder, sitting in fourth spot on for-and-against with the high flying Eels and Rabbitohs breathing down their neck.

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owned by the Storm over the years, is well and truly in force in 2022, with the side not missing a beat despite Nathan Cleary, Jarome Luai and Viliame Kikau out against the Raiders.

The nine minute period before half-time in which the Panthers defended something like six sets on their line with just 12 men may just prove to be one of the key passages of play for Penrith’s entire season.

It’s the type of footage you show in the video room heading into a difficult end-of-season game, just to remind the troops what they’re capable of. I have no doubt Ivan Cleary will come back to it at some stage.

Time and time again we’re told defence wins Premierships, and the Panthers are on track to proving that right in 2022. They’ve conceded just 242 points this season, a remarkable feat given only one other team – North Queensland – sits below 300 points conceded.

Something else that wins Premierships is effort plays. Going that tiny step further than your opponent would. That little bat out to save a try, putting your body on the line to scoop up a grubber kick or turning around to make that last ditch tackle when all hope seemed lost.

And Penrith have a bunch of these effort players – with Dylan Edwards and Isaah Yeo at the front of the queue.

When you have players like Edwards and Yeo, and Nathan Cleary when he’s in the team, going that extra mile, it becomes infectious. It results in periods like that defensive performance just before half-time.

It’s hard to know what to expect in this Round 22 clash and most of the focus will likely be on the Storm, who certainly have the most to lose here. If they fall out of the top four it’s hard to see Craig Bellamy’s side forcing their way back in over the remaining handful of games,

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making this a potentially season defining game at the foot of the Mountains.

There is an obvious question mark around Penrith’s preparation for this game. A short turnaround combined with the Jaeman Salmon / Ricky Stuart saga, Fisher-Harris’ suspension and uncertainty over a couple of injured players hasn’t made it the smoothest week.

If the Storm can catch the Panthers out early and build a lead, an upset may just be on the cards.

I’m anticipating a tough forward battle early, with the Storm likely to try to go through the front door especially with Fisher-Harris missing and Nathan Cleary’s tenacious defence not present.

In the end, however, the Panthers should be able to wear them down, as long as the distractions of the week don’t take over.

Tip: Panthers by 8.

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12 Kenneath Bromwich

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4 Justin Olam

13 Josh King

5 Brian To’o

14 Mitch Kenny

5 Xavier Coates

14 Brandon Smith

6 Jaeman Salmon

15 Scott Sorensen

6 Cameron Munster

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16 Spencer Leniu

7 Cooper Johns

16 Chris Lewis

8 Moses Leota

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Big meeting looms: Panthers CEO Brian Fletcher is scheduled to meet with Infrastructure NSW on Tuesday, where an update on the Penrith Stadium re-build will be provided. It’s at this meeting where the Panthers will hopefully be able to put any doubts to bed over the stadium and in particular its location.

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Fish suspended: Penrith opted not to contest a Grade 3 Careless High Tackle charge levelled at prop James Fisher-Harris, tempting as it may have been. There was some confidence that a downgrade was possible, but it was deemed not worth the risk of an extra week out. Fish will return against the Warriors on August 26.

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MG takes on Kent: Panthers legend Mark Geyer is absolutely fuming over News Corp writer Paul Kent’s bizarre move to bring Geyer’s family into the Ricky Stuart saga. Fumbling his way through an odd defence of his good mate Stuart in The Daily Telegraph, Kent quoted comments made by Geyer in relation to Stuart and then said: “This is also the same Geyer who was involved in suing a social influencer for

mistakenly identifying his daughter as the victim in a sex video. Given that, it might be fair to assume he knows how emotions roll when family is involved.” Not surprisingly, MG blew up at the comparison. “All of a sudden you bring my family into it? How dare you!”

Geyer said on Triple M. “This has got nothing to do with my daughter. This has got nothing to do with her but you brought her into it, and because of that I am livid. I am livid with you.” Kent unsuccessfully tried to contact Geyer on Tuesday. The pair were due to speak on Wednesday but it’s unlikely Geyer will have much time for Kent, who could soon be hosting Ricky Stuart fan club meetings in an unused phone box.

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Backing their mate: Not surprisingly, Jaeman Salmon’s teammates have rallied around him in the wake of Ricky Stuart’s comments.

And some of them were happy to go public with it – Mitch Kenny posted a baby crying in the background of a photo of Stuart on his Instagram, while Matt Eisenhuth said it was the “pot calling the kettle black”.

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Early start to season: The Panthers face an interesting pre-season ahead as they juggle a host of players taking part in the World Cup after what’s expected to be a Finals campaign that heads deep into September, and hopefully early October. Penrith is also aware of an NRL plan to potentially start the season earlier next year, on the first weekend of March. Head office is currently working through a variety of options to cater for State Of Origin returning to three Wednesday night timeslots, and the inclusion of the Dolphins in the competition for the first time.

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t may still be three weeks away, but Panthers forward Scott Sorensen is already looking forward to going head-to-head with his brother-in-law, North Queensland co-captain and halfback Chad Townsend.

A final round blockbuster awaits the pair in Townsville on Saturday, September 3, which could have a huge bearing on who wins this year’s NRL Minor Premiership.

Penrith currently lead the competition, but the red-hot Cowboys – who have won seven of their past eight games – are chasing their tails in second.

If the Panthers drop a few matches over the coming weeks and the Cowboys continue their winning ways, it could set up for an almighty last round blockbuster north of the border.

Speaking with Extra Time on Tuesday, Sorensen said he’s proud of what Townsend has achieved since arriving at the Cowboys.

“Being family, I’m always talking to my sister about them (Cowboys) and how they’re going, and talking to Chad,” he said.

“It seems like he’s extremely happy up there, and they are doing very well.

“If it comes down to that final game for the Minor Premiership, it will be exciting, mate. I’m very happy for him though.”

Since arriving at the foot of the Mountains last season, Sorensen continues to be one of Penrith’s most consistent players.

Plagued by injuries and form since making

his NRL debut in 2014 at Cronulla, Sorensen has now played 39 games for the Panthers across two seasons – a huge feat considering he only played five first grade games between 2014 and 2017.

After notching up his 20th game for the year against the Storm on Thursday night, Sorensen said preparation has been key in turning his career around.

“It just comes back to preparation and making sure my body is right and making sure I’m preparing the best I can for the team,” the 29-year-old said.

“That’s all I put my concern down to is just making sure I’m prepared and I’m ready to go, and I’m very fortunate and lucky to be playing for this club… I love playing at this club.”

Sorensen, who was part of the New Zealand Kiwis test squad earlier this year, said the coaches and support staff at Penrith have had a huge impact on him physically and mentally.

“Our coaches, who get me ready for the game, I definitely have to take my hat off to them,” he said.

“I’m just really enjoying my footy at the moment, it’s a really good spot here and a very special place to be.”

With fellow Kiwi forward James Fisher-Harris suspended for another week, Sorensen is looking forward to stepping up to the challenge in his absence.

“It’s a big loss, we absolutely love Fish here – just his mentality, work ethic and how much he competes during the game. It rubs off on all of us to be better and push harder,” Sorensen declared.

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aeman Salmon’s teammates have rallied around the 23-year-old utility this week after he was unfairly thrust into the spotlight by Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart last weekend.

The well-publicised matter has since resulted in Stuart receiving a fine and suspension by the NRL, and has also made Salmon a household name for all the wrong reasons.

Panthers teammate and current halves partner Sean O’Sullivan said the players have been checking in on Salmon’s welfare all week.

“We all found out about it like everyone else found out [via social media]. It’s something you don’t expect to see but we wanted to make sure Jaeman was alright,” he told Extra Time.

“I don’t really think we reacted as much to the comments, it was more wanting to be there for Jaeman as teammates and friends, and just making sure he’s OK.” The Salmon/Stuart saga has become one of

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the game’s biggest storylines, with numerous parties implicated in the immediate aftermath.

O’Sullivan said it was disappointing how things have transpired since Stuart’s bizarre attack on Salmon in the post-match press conference.

“Jaeman was a bit rattled by it all… it’s never nice when someone is saying anything about you and with social media these days, it’s not just one comment anymore, it’s thousands of people online,” he said.

“Jaeman’s fine now and he understands that you can’t let external influences dictate how we feel, so he’s just moving on.”

Following the loss of both Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai until the end of the regular season, O’Sullivan and Salmon have built up quite a connection in recent weeks since taking over from the Origin duo.

O’Sullivan said their debut match as halves partners together during the infamous Raiders clash was a “cool” experience.

“We had a couple of training sessions leading up to the Canberra game and I just tried to take the pressure off him (Salmon) by steering the team around the park and just playing to Jaeman’s strengths, which is running and defending,” O’Sullivan said.

“I think he executed his role professionally and he played a really strong game.”

Despite Luai and Cleary being sidelined until September through injury and suspension respectively, they’re still a big part of Penrith’s preparation on a weekly basis.

O’Sullivan said the pair have been instrumental in helping he and Salmon in the lead-up to matches.

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Sean O’Sullivan had a strong game against the Raiders in Canberra. Photo: NRL Images.

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Sean O’Sullivan speaks to the media on Monday. Photo: Melinda Jane.

them and of their guidance and help they’ve provided,” he said.

“I think they’ll continue to be there for us every single day and whenever we need to ask them a question, they’re always willing to put their hand up. It’s something we are all so thankful for.”

Meanwhile, O’Sullivan has opened up for the first time after signing with new NRL franchise The Dolphins for the 2023 season and beyond.

The Wayne Bennett coached club threw big money at the 23-year-old in June to be their inaugural halfback.

O’Sullivan said it was the hardest decision of his life to leave the

Panthers for Redcliffe after one season at the club.

“It was tough because, honestly, I love this club so much. I don’t think people understand how tight we are as a group,” he said.

“We had our Kiama camp last week and just little things like going out for breakfast and there’s 14 boys that come along.

“We have a connection that’s unbreakable and it’s actually quite upsetting to think that I’m not going to be a part of it next year, but I think I had to do it (sign with the Dolphins) for myself and for my career, but honestly I can’t speak highly enough of this group and I love them so much.”

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ast Saturday against the Canberra Raiders at GIO Stadium, they were calling him ‘The Terminator’ because the harder they tackled him, the quicker Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards bounced to his feet and played the ball.

The Raiders tried to blunt his impact with some solid gang-tackling and lethal but legal kamikaze hits, but like the Terminator, he just kept getting back up.

Edwards finished the night with 162 run metres, 52 post-contact metres, nine tackle breaks and a try. All this and he was barely able to breathe at times after a knock which had him rubbing his sternum and gasping for air.

Matthew Johns was glowing in his praise of Edwards the next day on his Sunday show on

FOX saying: “Over the last few rounds when they’ve needed him to step up and show some leadership, he’s been first class.”

Eels legend Brett Kenny went one step further: “I’d like to see him go away as part of the World Cup squad. I think he’d excel over there.”

It’s a far cry from where Edwards was only four years ago when he endured a horror run early in the 2019 season. His career seemed to be at a crossroads after he was dropped to reserve grade after several poor performances.

The Tigers game in Round 4, was his worst.

He dropped so many balls that he was moved to the wing and despite a night to forget, he still managed to score the try which ended up levelling the game, a match Penrith eventually won 9-8 in extra time.

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After a short stint in reserve grade, Edwards came back, his confidence high and with 100 first grade games now under his belt, Panthers fans and more importantly his teammates, couldn’t think more highly of him.

On Channel 9’s ‘The Sunday Footy Show’, halfback Sean O’Sullivan had this to say about the courageous seemingly indestructible fullback: “When you’re training with Dylan, all you get is his dust (in your face) because fitness wise, he’s so far ahead of everyone it’s unbelievable. He’s the type of player everyone in this club looks up to.”

After last Saturday, Panthers fans also look up to him and have a new title for Dylan.

They now call him, King Edwards.

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Canberra coach Ricky Stuart on the sideline last weekend. Photo: NRL Images.

he NRL has fined Canberra coach Ricky Stuart $25,000 and suspended him from all club duties for a week after his bizarre verbal attack on Penrith utility Jaeman Salmon.

Stuart called Salmon a “weak gutted dog person” after being asked in the post-match press conference about a minor incident involving Salmon in Canberra’s embarrassing 26-6 loss to an under-strength Penrith.

The vast majority of the rugby league community were outraged

by Stuart’s comments, which link back to an incident that happened almost a decade ago when Salmon was a child.

“I have had history with that kid.

I know that kid very well,” Stuart said.

“He was a weak-gutted dog as a kid and he hasn’t changed now.

He is a weak-gutted dog person now.”

Banning Stuart from all club duties until next Tuesday, NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said he had no option but to come down hard.

“Leaders need to set the standard in the game. The comments

are completely unacceptable from any individual let alone an official of such experience and standing.”

Mr Abdo said.

“This will be a full suspension precluding Ricky from having any involvement with any club activity either in person or remotely.

Furthermore, the fine must not be paid by the Club but by Ricky himself.”

Panthers supported the NRL’s actions.

“Panthers is disappointed by the original comments made by Stuart on Saturday night, and believes that there is no place in the game for such comments. The club does not tolerate verbal abuse towards any member of the Panthers playing squad,” the club said in a statement.

“Jaeman is a highly valued member of the Panthers playing group. Having played every match of the 2022 season, Jaeman is an integral player in Ivan Cleary’s side and was influential in the side’s last-start win over Canberra.

“Jaeman’s wellbeing is the club’s priority at this time, and Panthers is ensuring he has a strong support network around him.”

Stuart issued an apology over his handling of the situation, but did not apologise directly to Salmon.

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he Penrith Panthers have recorded their biggest win of the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup season with a 56-6 demolition of the Western Suburbs Magpies at BlueBet Stadium.

The Magpies scored first after James Roberts made a break and kicked for Jacob Liddle on the inside.

It didn’t take long for Penrith to hit back as Preston Riki crashed over after the hosts forced repeat sets.

Five minutes later they had the lead, when Isaiah Iongi set up Daeon Amituanai with an excellent cut-out pass, before crossing again through Thomas Jenkins shortly after.

The returning Mavrik Geyer scored when he was put over by Soni Luke late in the half, giving the Panthers a 24-6 lead at half-time.

The break did nothing to stop the Panthers’ momentum as Iongi crossed just three minutes into the second half after being set up by J’Maine Hopgood and Kurt Falls.

Amituanai scored his second shortly after, beating two defenders to get to the line, before making it a hat trick in the 57th minute.

Iongi then crossed for his second when he raced through the tiring Magpies defence.

Jenkins became the third Panther to register doubles when he scored off a perfect Falls kick, before Jack Cole strode through a huge hole in the defence on full-time.

The result wasn’t as good for Jersey Flegg as the Panthers fell 24-12 to the Wests Tigers.

The Panthers got off to the worst possible start by conceding a try within two minutes, however quickly clawed it back through Zac Lipowicz.

A double blow late in the half by the Tigers opened up an 18-6 half-time score, thanks to

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tries to Michael Tannous and James Valevatu.

The scores remained the same for most of the second half until Sam Lane scored with eight minutes remaining to cut the margin back to six.

A try at the death by Livai Saukuru allowed the

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5. I recently held a coaching position in rural Queensland.

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