Overview

• Ivan Cleary stood down 16 regulars, leaving Penrith with one of the least experienced NRL-era line-ups and at least four debutants.
• Canterbury secured their first top-four finish since 2012 and are guaranteed to start the finals in third or fourth.
• Jacob Preston scored the first hat-trick of his NRL career as the Bulldogs pulled clear after a 10-0 halftime lead.
• Winger Jacob Kiraz left late with a suspected syndesmosis injury to his left ankle and will have scans, coach Cameron Ciraldo said.
• Foxtel boss Paul Delany criticised Penrith’s decision, and media analyst Steve Allen warned of ratings hits that could weigh on the next multibillion-dollar broadcast deal.