LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
Stat Attack: Panthers vs.
Wests Tigers
The Penrith Panthers celebrated their seventh consecutive victory by defeating the Wests Tigers and claiming the Royce Simmons Cup, bolstered by an outstanding team effort led by Nathan Cleary.
In the match, twelve players exceeded 100 metres in run gains, with Dylan Edwards shining the brightest by racking up 322 run metres from 28 attempts.
Nathan Cleary demonstrated his top form, successfully converting all six of his goal attempts and contributing three try assists.
On the defensive side, Isaah Yeo, back from a week off, spearheaded the defense with an impressive 47 tackles, achieving a perfect record with no missed tackles.
Similarly, teammates Mitch Kenny and Liam Henry also excelled defensively, finishing the match with impeccable tackling records.