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Broncos Host Panthers in Suncorp Preliminary Final to Decide Storm's Grand Final Opponent

Brisbane enter fresher at home after a week off, testing Penrith's renowned September record.

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Julia Robinson runs with the ball away from Yasmin Clydsdale.
Adam Reynolds of the Broncos smiling, giving a thumbs up, with headphones on, in a warm up before an NRL match

Overview

  • The winner meets Melbourne in the NRL grand final after the Storm defeated Cronulla to book their place.
  • Penrith, the four-time reigning premiers, are chasing a sixth consecutive grand final and a potential fifth straight title.
  • Since 2020 the Panthers are 5-0 in preliminary finals, with a cumulative 126-44 scoring edge in those games.
  • Brisbane hold home-field at Lang Park, which coach Michael Maguire called a big advantage following the bye week.
  • Penrith reached the prelim the hard way after falling to last at Round 12 before a nine-game surge to finish seventh, in their first prelim outside Accor Stadium in four years.