Penrith sent a warning to their premiership rivals with a thumping win over the Cowboys to seal their third JJ Giltinan Shield in four years.
Penrith clinched the JJ Giltinan Shield for a third time in four years on Saturday evening as they finished on top of the ladder, ended the finals hopes of North Queensland, and paved the way for cross-town rivals the Sydney Roosters to sneak into September.
Ivan Cleary refused to rest any players late in the game, and was happy for all his topliners to maintain the rage. Panthers players and their families with the JJ Giltinan Shield after beating the Cowboys on Saturday night.The Panthers will bank $200,000 for finishing first past the post. Another quirky titbit is they will now wear their black jersey if they reach the grand final. Had they finished second and met Brisbane in the decider, they would have worn the pink playing strip being the ‘away’ team.
Turuva bagged a double to remain right in the mix for rookie of the year honours. Wests Tigers fullback Jahream Bula remains his biggest threat.Stephen Crichton opened the scoring for the premiers, followed by four-pointers to Turuva, Martin and then Brian To’o.
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