LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Penrith Panthers website is buzzing with excitement as they gear up for the highly anticipated clash between the Panthers and the Sharks.
After finally breaking their finals hoodoo with a thrilling victory over the Cowboys, the Sharks now face the daunting task of taking on the defending premiers.
With young gun Braydon Trindall putting on a stellar performance in their last game, the Sharks managed to secure a hard-fought win against the odds.
Now, they must elevate their game even further if they hope to challenge the likes of Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai in the upcoming match.
As the Sharks aim to keep their premiership dreams alive and replicate their 2016 success, the Panthers are in top form heading into their fifth consecutive preliminary final.
With Cleary leading the charge and Scott Sorensen poised to make a return from injury, the Panthers are hungry for victory.
The prospect of etching their names in history with a fourth consecutive premiership title is a powerful driving force for the Panthers.
They are determined to send off departing players such as Jarome Luai, James Fisher-Harris, and Sunia Turuva on a high note.
In a nod to their previous encounters, the Sharks emerged victorious in their lone finals clash with the Panthers back in 2018.
Now, both teams are set to battle it out once again in what promises to be an exhilarating showdown.