Panthers Win Three Years In A ROW
The Penrith Panthers won their third straight premiership on Sunday night.
The Panthers came from behind to beat Brisbane Broncos 26-24 in a thrilling grand final. The Panthers pulled off the greatest comeback in NRL (National Rugby League) history, beating the Storm’s 14-point deficit, coming back from 16 points down with just 24 minutes remaining.
Fiji Bati full-back turned winger and NRL’s Dally M Rookie of the Year, Sunia Turuva, played for the Panthers.
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary thanked the players, staff, coaches and their families for the support.
“There are people here who have done so much for this team and club – players, coaches, staff members, they’re all a part of this three-peat,” he said.
“This group, man, I love you guys so much. That tonight was unbelievable. We played a way that would have beaten most other teams. But the Broncos didn’t go away.
“When we were down 24-8 and in all sorts, I thought we accelerated. We need to finish off our belt.”
Players were wearing championship belts, comically large sunglasses, ski goggles and leis in the sheds which is where the celebrations kicked into overdrive.-
