The reason why Penrith Panthers can go win FIVE-straight Grand Finals | NRL 360 | Fox League

[@HarryHiPants]

The NRL should bring in the bird contract system like the NBA does. Penrith should be rewarded for development not dismantled.

[@dominiccocklen6139]

I’d say 4 in a row is a just reward

[@garethdurham3743]

I think you’re right. Penrith lost so many players not just the last five years but been filling the nrl with players for 20+ years and they develop them and lose them.

[@jfrotz8349]

@@garethdurham3743lol tigers would be rich

[@jacobmurphy423]

@@dominiccocklen6139 they need more becuase honeslty they more than deserve it and we agree

[@happynightz]

4 premierships in 5 years is enough of a reward

[@laxmanthapa640]

Im bronco fan Without watching any videos or experts opining i can say they r the greatest no doubt. So many teams r fighting hard to make it final but still struggling in last 10/15 years. But this club made 5GF in last 5 years winning 4 of those is just mindblowing n out of anyone dream. I really cant imagine they really did it. Anyone who questione them if they r the greatest? they either high on drugs or just a haters. Panthers you guys r bloody best sporting team in Australia no question. Enjoy the high ride panthers ,good time doesn't always come but when is there hv a blast. Cheers

[@james197091]

I'm a Melbourne Storm fan but hats off and my respect to The Penrith Panthers for what they have achieved in the last 5 years! They stuck to their game plan which was to tire the middle forwards and prevent them from laying the platform for our spine to attack efficiently! They just stick to what they know they are best at, no fancy plays, no risky moves, and they do the little 1 per cent things right, and their edge is their fitness! So if other teams are going to be a threat to Panthers going forward, they will need to work on getting even fitter and be relentless in defence and attack and show that burning desire as a team. otherwise Penrith will dominate for many years to come....even our coach Craig Bellamy said no excuses we needed to be better and they stuck to their game plan longer than we did, and the better team on the night won! Simple, no excuses! Other teams will need to take note of this GF if they are to be any challenge to Penrith in future!

[@GuyMorris-oq2zp]

Truth be told it was actually the Storm that set the standards over the last two decades which other teams (including us Panthers) try to emulate. I think what Storm have managed to do throughout the past two decades has been incredible. It always makes me laugh when you hear through a season sometimes, oh the Storm are gone, they ain't gonna make finals and yet every year they are there. The Storm have an incredible record given the time they have been in this comp. As a supporter of the Panthers for the last 50 years and living through the chocolate soldier years (so painful), being either last or second last year after year, it's bloody fantastic to see the success they currently enjoy. Like all things it won't last and things will change down the track but make no mistake, of all the teams the others fear, the Storm are always at the pointy end of that list. Good luck next year, fingers crossed we meet again in the 2025 GF.

[@mrlee9213]

@@GuyMorris-oq2zptruth be told it was the Brisbane broncos who teams have tried to emulate

[@leeawari2398]

Even to Rival QLD Maroons dynasty? 😅

[@mrlee9213]

@@leeawari2398 when did the Maroons play in a NRL GF?

[@james197091]

@@GuyMorris-oq2zp Yeah true, Melbourne Storm have been very consistent and instilled that drive into the Panthers after the 2020 GF loss to us, they have done amazing things, and this loss will make Melbourne a better team no doubut, lots to learn, many of the Storm team haven't played a GF together so hopefully they take something away from this! Where Penrith is now compared to where they were is nothing short of Inspiring! Hopefully yes we meet in the GF again in 25 though would be a nice change to see a new challenger put up a good fight!

[@Bandojay1]

Glad to see Gordy Tallis actually appreciating what Penrith are doing, He has come to the realisation that Greatness is happening before his eyes 😂

[@themanwithnothingtolose]

Facts, last year he was so salty. He's had a character arc. Good on him.

[@SonnyListon-e3x]

@@Bandojay1 yo momma saud that to me when i disrobed in front of her last night kneeling

[@AgsyMixChannel]

It took Penrith 4 rings to make him believe! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AmosTautuhi-Bishop-n7p]

Yooooo!!!! 😂😂 iwas wondering what he was gna cry about this time🤣🤣

[@Ladfromthemist]

Auraaah🤙🏿

[@user-st1mp9hu1m]

they have the tenacity and the mindset of champions and know what is required to get what they aim for

[@adreco1989]

One thing that’s better than 4 straight gfs is Gordon Tallis saying 5 positive things in a row…truly remarkable and unbelievable

[@danzworldofsports7366]

It all starts from how good their juniors are next man up mentality

[@jobaiti136]

True. We will miss Fish and Luai. Last year, we miss our dearest Critta. Salary Cap is so cruel.

[@daleviker5884]

Yep, salary cap is cruel when it works, but some clubs never seem to be affected by it. Since winning their first GF, Penrith have lost Burton, Kikau, Capewell, Crighton, Koriseau, Lenui, Luai, Fisher Harris, Hopgood etc etc to bigger money elsewhere. That's 9 players alone of Origin/International standard. Yet when other clubs have won back to back titles they seem to be able to keep everybody and even buy Origin level players.

[@SlaintheMhath]

@@daleviker5884 The salary cap allows third party payments and players own their own IP so they can be "sponsored". Probably explains why Stefano is leaving his new home and nearly a million a year at wests to move to Melbourne, how they fit all those stars under the cap is beyond belief.

[@Researchthejoos]

Don't miss any dark players

[@garethdurham3743]

We lost 25+ first grade players in 5-6 years, everyone always thinks of the main 7-8 players we lost, but it’s actually a lot more (eg - Wade Egan, Momorski, Tenavano, Sean Osullivian, Salman, Eddie Blacker, Tom Jenkins, Chris Smith, Charlie Staines, Brett Naden to name some of top my head) apologies if I spelled any names wrongs.

[@tobyargall8202]

@@svw1971 wrong. they have been hurt by retirement. Cronk fell in love and left, slater, smith...all 3 now retired. Two of those three should have been made imortals before they retired. Melbourne are a good team and had a great year but they massively overachieved. No Cronk, smith, slater and that my friend makes every difference in the world.

[@mikejulz87]

They can definitely go 5 in a row. As long as as Cleary, Yeo, Edwards, Liam , Too and Tago healthy, and the help of others, they are a shield in for another title.

[@grrrrrex1234]

As long as Penrith have Cleary, Yeo and Edwards they will always be competetive. Defenitely can still win 5.

[@petermagaea1481]

Penrith Panthers to the win 2025 final and will make 5 straight. PNGean die heart Panther since 1985

[@safarijoejnr534]

The seniors stepped up and the rookies held their own

[@stewartdavies929]

0:45 Don’t forget Trent Barrett, who by all reports is an outstanding attack coach (despite his lack of success as a head coach).

[@manmountain3205]

Just talking about going 5 straight is complete insanity in this modern salary cap era😮😮😮😮

[@barsaahmadian6888]

Two of the best sides in the Gf how can u not enjoy that

[@mongraal35.z44]

There team dosnt really change with blaize and papalii coming in for fish and turuva with Laurie slotting in at 6. They still have a very big chance to do it again

[@shaytrueblueaussie]

Obviously would love Cronulla to win next year but I’ll be secretly rooting on Penrith to go for 5 if the Sharkies are knocked out

[@zozmirjanuc4658]

These young guys coming up are probably just as good as the guys who left ..

[@PapuaNewBritain]

Storm fan here, and i have absolutely zero doubt they'll go 5 straight! They still have their main guys in Edwards, To'o, Cleary, Leota, Martin, Yeo.... bro, they going 5 straight!!!! 😮‍💨😮‍💨😑😑

[@BradMD9]

Not so sure about that, Storm have picked up a very good front rower which I think was their main weakness this year, especially with big Nelson not playing the final. Storm will be very hard to beat next year

[@AndrewinAus]

Long term Panthers fan myself of 30 odd years, I am not entirely sure we go 5 in a row, hopeful but not sure. But 4 feels pretty good especially thinking back to some of the dark cellar dwelling days. Not sure you guys as Storm fans will ever feel that pain, at least in terms of on field performances. Storm are too good for that.

[@AndrewinAus]

@@BradMD9Storm are pretty difficult to beat year on year usually. Been up at the pointy end for a long time now, but they aren't the only ones. Honestly I think it will be top 4 shoot out. Melbourne and Penrith and perhaps two others. We will see.

[@youtubeenthussiast328]

No fish no luai. They won't

[@ceazer_aykay_one4713]

​@@BradMD9 stop it😂 Stefano has been average since he debuted lol, this year he was absolute rubbish.... he's lazy and some players just don't have it in them.

[@bluebagel8084]

At this rate I can see them surpassing St Georges 11 premierships

[@Troydeboi]

Phil Gould called the 5 in a row when they won their first.

[@alexandercakau2512]

Good Redemption for 2020 Grand Final.

[@ryanbadke]

Best thing buzz has said all year. The remaining clubs need to up their game, they are woeful

[@StanslaMichael]

You can't say backbone without mentioning Yeoh in there.

[@kobagames420]

i saw 2 things in that game 1 nathan showing he can be running half and do better than hughs and 2nd reason storm lost was all cause they tried to play panthers as the panthers and they could keep up

[@falagi11]

Hughes was quiet and no where to be seen 🤣

[@daleviker5884]

@@falagi11 It shows how pointless the Dally M awards are in their current form. Hynes, Hughes, Johnson and Wighton have won the award for "best player" the last four years yet the guy who has led his team to 4 straight GFs hasn't won one. They need to scrap the current system and revamp it more like the Ballon D'Or in soccer, where players and managers vote for the best player.

[@falagi11]

@@daleviker5884 literally should have the awards after the GF, it makes no sense but hey, I’m just a rigger so I wouldn’t know anything 🤣

[@themanwithnothingtolose]

​@@daleviker5884 well Dally M is for the regular season. And Hughes has been the best player all year

[@scottdalton7197]

@@daleviker5884 you can’t judge players on 1 game a year lol

[@samueltalim9220]

4-peat is not enough for them they won't stop

[@hoggers7572]

Of course they're only seven behind the greatest team of all time

[@mikeqofiy3693]

​@@hoggers7572 Not NRL era with endless tackle and salary cap Penrith the greatest..

[@Dj_Shaq]

They're so good that you'd basically afford them benefit of the doubt to win it all until proven otherwise

[@khankake9576]

They will be missing James Fisher-Harris, and Jarome Luai in 2025. Will be hard to replace those two. Fisher-Harris is returning to his native New Zealand to link up with the Auckland based Warriors. While Luai is moving across town to the Tigers.

[@mitchelltownes6251]

They will be missed. But I think next year Penrith will surprise people even more 🦾🦾🦾

[@Jp-do9ny]

JFH is overrated

[@ba-dum-tss9169]

Yeah but the panthers bought blaize talagi to counter the loss of luai so it alright for them

[@DIVLJIVUK]

​@@ba-dum-tss9169 blaize ain't no Luai!!

[@Erizedd]

Turuva is also moving to the Tigers in 2025, too. Wonder how the Tigers will do in 2025...

[@powderskier5547]

They will get number 5 and even 6 in a row I am so confident

[@teariki-barefist2932]

Tell em Gordy...

[@TAYGARD69]

ayy Gordy was good in this segment

[@SlaintheMhath]

Gordie is a true footy fan and Read still hasn't got over last year.

[@jemandthemystery]

Not sure how clubs like Canterbury can buy half of the Penrith stars at prices that Penrith themselves cannot afford and stay under the cap...

[@BH-dsk]

Gus is a very good salary cap manager. He'd have very talented juniors coming through, but paying them as minimal as possible. Getting maximum value out of them on 3 year contracts until they make themselves a big enough name to command more dollars. And he's able to convince these young guys that they should stick around and not take higher offers, for the betterment of their playing futures. That gives him more money to lock in proven big names, like Burton, Crighton, Kikau etc

[@BH-dsk]

Moses Leota is a fucking weapon. Him and Fish are two of the best prop forwards I've seen in years.

[@pahungnicolas7469]

Panthers will still produce quality players regardless 😊

[@rodwellchigome7567]

Luron Patea and Liam Henry will step up.

[@stevenleigh9873]

Ellie Katoa had an awsome game

[@sleati4911]

Ok, these guys, apart from Gordie, know nothing about tough games cos they haven't won 4 in a row with fewer of their stars

[@macetaylor69]

Storm really missed big Nelson

[@SlaintheMhath]

3 high tackle charges in 8 weeks, maybe it is time for Nelson to improve his tackling technique?

[@chiddiru6114]

@@SlaintheMhath yeah he should be playing from his knees

[@Tamajyn69]

Cows v Broncos 2015 GF is still my favourite game of the modern era. Such a close and exciting game with a fairytale ending full of twists and turns. Full of drama and all the hallmarks of a historic match

[@dakotaormsby-f8g]

Last team to beat them was melbourne storm captained by the greatest cameron smith. That shows you how good they were

[@gdaycunt2001]

Andrew Johns, JT, Darren lockyer, Greg Inglis, Billy Slater, Brett Kenny, Mal Meninga, Peter Sterling, Alfy Langer, Freddy Fitler are all above him if he didn't play 400 games he wouldn't even be in the discussion 😂

[@nathj4818]

Melbourne beat an emerging panthers team,Melbourne had all the experience,this panthers team would of beat them imo

[@gdaycunt2001]

@@nathj4818 nah mate keep dreaming cleary can't even win consecutive origins. He is no match for that storm team a few years ago they would wipe the floor with him

[@dakotaormsby-f8g]

@@nathj4818 not a prime storm team with cooper cronk smith and slater I doubt they would beat that team.

[@mikeqofiy3693]

​@@gdaycunt2001 and you better than all 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bernyoz]

First time fox has had something nice to say about Penrith

[@BigMan.270]

Rubbish. All league commentators fawn over PenRef.

[@BTee1980]

Love buzz giving it

[@TwoFourFourFour]

Luai and fish are a big loss but at least they’re not going to top teams.

[@khankake9576]

Peachey too, but he's retiring

[@TwoFourFourFour]

@@khankake9576 as much as I like peach he didn’t play in the finals so he’s not a huge loss

[@Scooty_Scooty]

Wtf is wrong with Buzz? He gave Gus a wrap for what's going on at the Dogs, that's not like him at all. Also JFH is a big loss but Luai isn't a loss at all.

[@shanerorko8076]

there's a growing giant not mentioned here, Yeo even said in a press conference they're a good side.

[@ChookHamilton]

Well done Penrith. Now go win the club challenge 😂😂

[@hottakewithoutthehottake2231]

Honestly as amazing as Penrith are, I don’t think 5 straight is in the cards. I’d stunned if they do it, but there’s a couple of reasons why I think they won’t. First, the losses of Luai and Fisher-Harris are the biggest ones yet. Guys like Api, Critta, Kikau, and Burton had impact youngsters behind them ready to slot in like Tago, Garner, and Kenny. The club is bringing in Blaize Talagi and Isaiah Papali’i as replacements, but they’ll need time to integrate into the system, especially developing Talagi who is still a pretty raw prospect. Secondly, fatigue. At some point it’s going to hit. This team and its core have been playing deep into September and towards October for 5 straight seasons now. Many of the main guys have had Origin and international stints as well. That’s gotta take a toll. While I don’t think 5 straight will happen, they’ll be a massive threat in 2025 with the impact youth playing key roles and the core led by Nathan Cleary. But another premiership at some point after 2025 seems well within reach.

[@onpointmetaldetecting2158]

Greatest grand final they have ever seen 😂 obviously they haven’t seen the 1989 grand final

[@SonnyListon-e3x]

The Nrl company will decide that- with their judiciary, 6 agains and bunker if a up and coming team with a large gan base that no one expected to come up say like dolphins or warriors then the NRL may let them win who knows what the nrl company will decide

[@boganbob2708]

Yep. It's sad when the NRL decides all the outcomes year after year. Some teams don't even have any local players from an entire state but the NRL let them cheat the rules on and off the field to remain near the top.

[@mcnamarapogla]

Clown take 🤡

[@SonnyListon-e3x]

@@mcnamarapogla send location

[@daleviker5884]

I thought I told you to stop posting when you're not sober.

[@mcnamarapogla]

@@SonnyListon-e3x your moms bedroom. pull up! theres a chair in the corner of the room with your name on it

[@grrrrrex1234]

Buzz makes a fair argument. Apart from Melbourne the competition is just terrible. Look at the top 4 every year since 2020 the only team that has been there every year with Penrith is Melbourne, so realistically there is only one team that can compete with them. Bar the odd surprise package like the Broncos in 23 and the Eels in 22, Penrith could easily go 5 in a row. We just have to hope that the Dogs can build something sustainable, or maybe Madge can do a quick turnaround with the Broncos

[@JACKSLATER-d3r]

How do they keep winning with players leaving and coaches

[@R.A530]

As a Broncos fan, I was going to say “the broncs will stop the panthers from taking it next year”. Then I started laughing… unintentionally 😐

[@JonL-d5g]

These best. But what are other clubs gonna do about it?? That's the big question 🤔

[@HOUSTONROCKETSNATION89]

We winning the 5th peat

[@RugbyLeagueHistory]

There is no reason why they couldn't go five in a row.

[@billytapurau]

They'll win 5 .....it's as easy as watering a horse racing track ..

[@henryskiez]

These guys near ear monitors where they can hear each other's voices because they keep talking over each other. Once you do that it should cut that back

[@thestoicwhinger]

I think it was a great GF. Very high level

[@joememphis1571]

I’m almost 70 years old and I got a tad misty eyed when I witnessed the greatest team of the modern game and era win their fourth consecutive premiership which I thought would be impossible and unlikely in the salary cap era. I can remember the great St. George teams of the early to mid 1960s and my grandmother said to me “I don’t think any club will ever win back to back let alone multiple premierships again.”

[@teariki-barefist2932]

Mountain Men to weight room please!!!

[@rodwellchigome7567]

These pundits are sleeping on Scott Sorenson. Had a massive GF. Next year I bet you Liam Henry, Luke Gardner, Lindsay Smith and Luron Patea will step up big time. Casey Maclean in the centres and Paul Alimoti on the wing. Wouldnt bet against 5.

[@FrederickAbner]

055 Graham Isle

[@louisdrewainwright5359]

97465 Eldred Radial

[@gmac2977]

I'll give it to the old codger buzz..he's not scared to stick his neck out. Then the others almost come at him for expressing his opinion. Week after week. Fair chat.

[@nathj4818]

Victoria didn't win anything this year in ANY sporting code thats why storm were favourites at the bookies the whole state put a couple bob on them in hope lol

[@patcummins6036]

Mmmm! I really don’t care what someone who has never played the game thinks! Gordie on the money, Penrith can go another to make it five and Braithwaite keeping his powder dry on saying no way!

[@Handler1300]

Guaranteed Parramatta premiership next year

[@khankake9576]

As long as it isn't Melbourne, or Penrith, we need a new champion in the 2020's

[@mritsme9901]

Guaranteed Panthers will win another GF before parramatta win one.

[@DBASSDAN]

No offence mate but have you ever laced up a pair of boots? A struggling side who came 15th this season, winning a premiership with a rookie coach in his first season, up against the likes of the Panthers, Storm and even an improved Bulldogs?! Give it 5 years mate to save the disappointment.

[@gdaycunt2001]

​@DBASSDAN no way bro really said the dogs had a chance ahahahhah 😂😂

[@DIVLJIVUK]

Great joke!!!

[@BoganDoleBludger]

Rabbits will win next year. We have Wayne Bennett. 😒

[@teariki-barefist2932]

10...

[@gregbishop610]

Lol Brent Read bronco boy

[@Monkeybizzbne]

Haha blaize talagi ain’t no luai 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Waywind420]

There's a fair case that last year against the Broncos and this year against the Storm they had the blessing of the referee's to help them get home. People won't like contemplating such a thing though.

[@youtubeenthussiast328]

Losing critton and kikau aint the same as luai and fish. They were not key players at all. As has been proven. Replacing luai impossible or fish.

[@whatagup4799]

Reedy needs to go

[@gazman2769]

Pen-Reff

[@Bandojay1]

Over used excuse, You just need to sit back and appreciate greatness at some point 😂

[@BigAl53750]

Rubbish! I’m a Storm fan and the fact is that Penrith outplayed us, fair and square. Ashley Kline’s refereeing was excellent. The game flowed well and Penrith stepped up a notch or two. They simply out performed the Storm. As Ivan Cleary and Craig Bellamy said; Storm played hard and weren’t pushovers, but the Panthers played better. I salute them for their performance. It was exceptional.

[@MoistMann]

@@BigAl53750you’re a great rugby league fan with unbiased opinion. Not many out there

[@SlaintheMhath]

The storm play the ball was nearly half a second faster than the panthers, the storm used every tactic to slow the panthers and still lost.

[@hoggers7572]

Well I was cheering them on but Panther fans have become unbearable non stop whining even when they win...most of them are bandwagon fans ..it was not long ago that Gould had to give out free tickets and cheap food so the stadium wasn't empty

[@crypt0bank446]

it was the best gf ive seen since the last gf! dont forget this was 4 gf's on the trot! show some respect!

[@BigAl53750]

As a Storm fan, I agree with you absolutely. Penrith deserve the accolades. Sensational effort. I have no time for sour grapes.

[@jsmr451]

When the NSWRL, NRL, Ref and Judiciary are all on the same side, of course they'll win another.

[@solomonatafiti1577]

It's so obvious these guys are not happy Panthers won 🤦🙄 everything coming out of their mouths is to keep their job lol 🤦🤣

[@jsmr451]

Storm will still be considered he best team of the last 20 years. Go figure.

[@gengarpokemon7731]

They won't win 5. NRL rigged and match fixed the season for them especially the finals and the GF. granted not the Panthers fault the refs and governing body cannot follow their own rules and heavily influence and favour one team, Panthers play park footy, nothing new or fancy and people are in disbelief. they play footy the way it's been played since 1908 and some coaches tried to reinvent it. end of the day panthers have the W. Vlandy's and his betting investors. That try that was robbed off storm changed momentum and ultimately the game. Klein all finals games done everything possible to kill whatever momentum any team versing panthers had throughout the season too. again people that know the game from and officiating stand point and true fan know it and can see it. Bulldogs wining next year GF because of match fixing because of the increase in fan base, revenue and to revamp their stadium.

[@NEUTRALIZER70]

That Ends In 2025 🤣😆😂

[@jaydensamoa7529]

laugh now to hide the pain 😭😭

[@danielvermeer3363]

Don't be so confident about that. Go Eels.

[@sakatagintoki2888]

thought 20204 was suppose to be the end I though storms were suppose to be the ones to put end in the dynasty 😂😂😂😂

[@mitchelltownes6251]

lol I don’t think so

[@NEUTRALIZER70]

@@jaydensamoa7529 The 🤡 Has Joke's 😆🤣😂

[@damianclark2080]

The refs deserve all the credit

[@BKK290]

Yeah, they kept Melbourne in the game

[@aidanmaguire4740]

Nawwww 😭😭😭

[@michaelclifford7214]

Storm are like broncos notorious choke artists in grand finals

[@raystein5418]

​@@BKK290💯 %

[@Melbourne-r4g]

NRL = New south wales Referee League

[@michaelclifford7214]

Melbourne storm= notorious salary cap cheats

[@lukesimpson3080]

The NRL refs and bunker keep them in it.

[@lukesimpson3080]

@ Load of 💩. It’s very obvious the favours they get.

[@paultini5887]

Bring in International refs & bunkers to avoid conflict of interest as we are seeing some biased decisions

[@tonykusz9943]

They can win 5 straight cause they have the biggest brown paper bags for Ashley

[@raystein5418]

Klein is a Storm man. Your dreaming and Panthers deserve their turn at the top

[@StarzPopzD]

Penrith & NRL are like P.Diddy, sooner or later they gonna get caught

[@wayne9080]

It's a shame the ref let them be off side all night! They don't win without the ref's help !

[@raystein5418]

BS

[@danypassa]

Spot on Braith, last year was the best I’ve ever seen it’s hard to follow that GF. I felt the ref slowed the game by letting Penrith lay in the tackle a bit too long

[@DanzSiu]

Well Penrith were held down long enough aswell

[@danypassa]

@@DanzSiu that’s fair in which it made it a lacklustre grand final but like I said last years was so damn good that it’s still fresh in NRL fans minds.