When the extraordinary becomes ordinary:Why Penrith’s winning try sums up this dynasty

When the extraordinary becomes ordinary:Why Penrith’s winning try sums up this dynasty

A back-rower outleaping a winger 11cm taller than him,a prop charging downfield to be in support and throwing a pass to a left centre playing on the right. This is why the Panthers are good.

  • byAdam Pengilly

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This is the NFL-style trick play the Panthers have unwrapped for the finals

This is the NFL-style trick play the Panthers have unwrapped for the finals

The masters of keeping something up their sleeves,the Panthers have been working on a new move. Can it be effective against the Storm?

  • byAdam Pengilly
Titans coach Hasler clinches major signing coup

Titans coach Hasler clinches major signing coup

Gold Coast have bolstered their forward pack with the addition of former Parramatta and representative front-rower Reagan Campbell-Gillard on a three-year deal.

  • byMichael Chammas,Dan Walsh,Adam Pengilly,Billie Eder,Christian Nicolussi andAdrian Proszenko
Road to greatness:Hughes finds home,Dally M Medal and a starring role

Road to greatness:Hughes finds home,Dally M Medal and a starring role

Initially not seen as a halfback,the Melbourne Storm’s No.7 has made the position his own with one of the most dominant seasons in the NRL.

  • byRoy Masters
Cleary set to become all-time great,but even he can’t save Panthers

Cleary set to become all-time great,but even he can’t save Panthers

Despite the Nelson Asofa-Solomona suspension,Melbourne look primed to end Penrith’s remarkable run.

  • byAndrew Johns
Why Storm assistant coach Aaron Bellamy is yin to his fiery father’s yang

Why Storm assistant coach Aaron Bellamy is yin to his fiery father’s yang

If it takes a village to raise a child,then it takes a small army to lift an NRL team to a grand final. Craig Bellamy’s son is just one of those unsung soldiers.

  • byDan Walsh
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Eight years,three premiers:Does the NRL have a problem with the same teams winning?

Eight years,three premiers:Does the NRL have a problem with the same teams winning?

It’s the grand final we were always going to have. But the sustained success of the Panthers and Storm will test the NRL’s ability to match AFL’s grand final ratings.

  • byAdam Pengilly
Storm seek grand final miracle with Asofa-Solomona to fly in for judiciary hearing

Storm seek grand final miracle with Asofa-Solomona to fly in for judiciary hearing

The Kiwi hitman is facing near-insurmountable odds - but it won’t stop Melbourne launching a Hail Mary at the NRL judiciary.

  • byAdam Pengilly andRoy Ward
NRL grand final preview:Are the three-time premiers the underdogs?

NRL grand final preview:Are the three-time premiers the underdogs?

Here’s everything you need to know before the Penrith and Melbourne battle it out for the 2024 premiership on Sunday.

  • byBillie Eder
Why the Panthers will be pretty in pink for the decider

Why the Panthers will be pretty in pink for the decider

Not since top grade rugby league started in Australia in 1908 has a team ever wore a pink jersey in a grand final. But that’s about to change - and it will spark a million-dollar rush from Penrith fans.

  • byAdam Pengilly
Many Pappy returns:Resilience,courage and the best story of grand final week

Many Pappy returns:Resilience,courage and the best story of grand final week

The Melbourne player who deserved to feel the most satisfaction and joy late Friday night was Ryan Papenhuyzen.

  • byChristian Nicolussi