LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
In what promises to be a showdown for the ages, two titans of the 2024 NRL season are gearing up to face off in the Grand Final.
The Melbourne Storm, riding high as minor premiers, will go head-to-head with the Penrith Panthers, who are no strangers to Grand Final glory with their fifth consecutive appearance.
This Sunday's clash will see the NRL's top halfbacks, Jahrome Hughes and Nathan Cleary, leading their teams into battle.
Hughes, this year's Dally M Medalist, will look to outshine Cleary, the Clive Churchill Medal winner in 2021 and 2023.
The stage is set for a gripping encounter as these two playmakers take center stage.
Looking back at their previous meetings during the regular season, the Storm emerged victorious in both encounters against the Panthers.
The battles were hard-fought and intense, with the Storm showing their dominance and securing the crucial two points on both occasions.
As the Grand Final looms closer, fans can expect nothing short of a classic showdown between these two powerhouse teams.
It's shaping up to be a clash for the ages, with history on the line and reputations at stake.
Get ready for a rugby league spectacle that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.