LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Penrith Panthers delivered a striking performance against the Western Suburbs Magpies, clinching a 40-16 victory at Scully Park.
The game kicked off with a rapid start for the Panthers, as Jesse McLean scored in the corner following an impressive long ball from Trent Toelau.
Toelau converted the try, establishing a six-point lead within five minutes.
As the first half progressed, Penrith continued to build on their momentum.
Daine Laurie extended the lead right after the twenty-minute mark, maneuvering through the right edge to score.
Just before halftime, Harry Hassett further solidified the Panthers' grip on the game by scoring between the posts after receiving a well-timed short pass from Jack Cole.
Toelau successfully converted, taking the Panthers into the break with an 18-0 lead.
The Magpies aimed to regroup in the second half and quickly scored within two minutes, with Kurt Falls connecting a precise cut-out pass to Krystian Mapapalangi, narrowing the gap to 12 points.
Despite this early effort, the Panthers maintained control and showcased their dominance throughout the match.