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Penrith overpowered Melbourne in an epic grand final to mark what looms as ‘the last ride’ with a historic fourth consecutive premiership
This was less the last ride, and more the highest climb. The NRL grand final win over Melbourne was a stoic, heroic, true-to-Penrith performance. It was a fitting contest for the dynasty’s ultimate test, the valiant Storm pushing the three-time reigning premiers to their limit. And make no mistake, these are limits rugby league has never seen before.
There may have been some doubt last season, after a fortunate last gasp grand final victory against Brisbane. But there are none in 2024: the Panthers are the best team ever, a group of players that has proven unbeatable over four years, despite adversity and player turnover.