LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The highly anticipated match between the Panthers and Storm at BlueBet Stadium on Friday night is expected to be a fierce battle, as these two heavyweight clubs have a history of intense rivalry in recent years.
The Panthers are on the verge of achieving a rare three-peat, and many wonder who can stop them as the finals approach.
However, the Melbourne Storm, despite their uncharacteristic inconsistency this season, are confident that they can be the ones to halt Penrith's dominance.
In their previous encounter just a month ago at Marvel Stadium, the Panthers, without their star player Nathan Cleary, managed to come from behind and defeat the Storm, who had initially taken a commanding 14-0 lead.
This upcoming match presents an ideal opportunity for Craig Bellamy's side to fine-tune their performance for the finals, while Ivan Cleary's team will also be keeping a close eye on securing the minor premiership, as the Broncos are putting up a strong fight for the top spot.