LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Debate is ongoing about whether the Penrith Panthers are truly back in form following their impressive victory over the Broncos at Magic Round.
Coach Ivan Cleary was cautious when discussing their return to form, emphasizing the need for consistent performance rather than overreacting to a single game.
Reportedly, Cleary responded negatively when questioned about whether the Panthers were back to their best, despite their strong defensive showing against a top attacking team.
The win marked a significant moment, lifting the Panthers off the bottom of the ladder, although they still find themselves in the bottom four as they prepare for a challenging match against the Cowboys, who recently defeated them in Sydney.
Amid these challenges, there were positives to take from the match, particularly for representative forward Liam Martin.
When asked about the team's progress, Martin remarked, "I'd like to think so, but one game doesn't mean we are.
We have to put in that consistent week-to-week performance that we've been looking to try to do.
Hopefully, we can keep building on that this week."
The Panthers' journey to reclaim their former glory is still in progress, underscored by their players' determination to build on recent successes.