Overview
- Penrith surged to a 36-8 halftime advantage, the biggest in NRL finals history, as Canterbury missed 42 tackles before the break.
- Nathan Cleary orchestrated the rout, with Paul Alamoti scoring a hat-trick and Brian To'o adding two tries.
- Coach Ivan Cleary said Liam Martin and Casey McLean are expected to be available next week despite rib and hip concerns in the win.
- Canterbury bow out in straight sets after a late-season dip and the pre-game loss of captain Stephen Crichton to an ankle issue.
- The Panthers travel to Suncorp Stadium to face the Broncos next Sunday for a spot in a sixth consecutive grand final.