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EXPLAINED: 4 | Vintage Vibes

Key recruits help Penrith machine splutter into life

Blaize Talagi and Isaiah Papali'i played their part in Penrith's drought-breaking NRL win over the Sydney Roosters.

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'Ridiculously good times' were always temporary: Cleary

Ivan Cleary always knew Penrith's good times would one day come to a halt, but he still "absolutely" believes the Panthers' season is alive.

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'Concerning for us': Panthers coach pinpoints malaise

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has highlighted the uncharacteristic failing behind the Panthers' 1-5 start to the year and what must change to salvage the season.

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Reigning premiers Penrith find positives in form slump

The vibe remains positive at four-time reigning NRL premiers Penrith despite a losing streak that threatens to halt their NRL dynasty.

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Panthers mull Talagi recall in fight to ignite season

Star recruit Blaize Talagi has only played one NRL game in his first five rounds at Penrith but could earn a recall amid the Panthers' woes.

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Penrith's mass exodus finally challenges NRL dynasty

For years critics have questioned when Penrith's big-name exits would begin to challenge their dynasty, and it finally may be happening now.

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Still no room for Talagi as Penrith fight form slump

Gun recruit Blaize Talagi has again been overlooked for game time even as out-of-sorts Penrith lose more players to injury.

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Gamble pays off in Jenkins' unlikely Penrith return

Penrith back Tom Jenkins has gone from training with St Mary's in third-grade Ron Massey Cup to playing for the four-time premiers Penrith inside six months.

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Penrith hand Toelau first start as NRL halfback

Trent Toelau has emerged as Nathan Cleary's unlikely replacement at Penrith, while Tom Trbojevic and Kotoni Staggs have been named to return for their clubs.

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Panthers blown off course by Storm but squad depth offers finals hope

The four-time premiers show signs in 30-24 defeat to the pretenders that they won’t give up their crown easily

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Penrith suffer fresh fullback blow, with defence No.1

Penrith have conceded as many points in the first two rounds of 2025 as in the opening nine games of 2021 when they won the first of four straight NRL titles.

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Storm wouldn't be human to not want revenge: Panthers

Penrith used the motivation of their 2020 grand-final loss to Melbourne to shape their NRL dynasty and now they expect to cop a similar backlash from the Storm.

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Panthers lost to Roosters before kick-off: coach Cleary

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary says his side were unprepared for the plucky Sydney Roosters ahead of a game that finished as a contender for upset of the NRL season.

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Penrith make Parramatta their own before title defence

Penrith players were dropped in Parramatta and asked to run to their new temporary home at CommBank Stadium, in a bid to feel one with the ground in 2025.

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Young gun set for more time as Panthers' five-eighth

Jack Cole is set for an extended run in Penrith's five-eighth jersey after impressing Ivan and Nathan Cleary against Cronulla at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium.

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NRL clubs looking to fight off Las Vegas 'hangover'

The four NRL clubs that played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas are wary of returning to Australia with a "hangover" from their time in Sin City.

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Why Cleary opted for Cole ahead of star recruit Talagi

Ivan Cleary has opened up on the decision to name Jack Cole and not Blaize Talagi as his five-eighth for Penrith's season opener in Las Vegas.

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Nathan Cleary makes feelings known on Matildas trolling

Nathan Cleary has come to the defence of the Matildas and partner Mary Fowler after an on-air tirade about Australia's national women's football team.

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Just who can stop a fifth-straight Penrith premiership?

As a new NRL season nears, Penrith remain the team to beat after conquering Melbourne in last year's grand final.

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The forgotten year in Penrith legacy for Fisher-Harris

Anyone at Penrith will tell you that before he was a four-time premiership winner, James Fisher-Harris was the club's hero at its lowest ebb.

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Penrith's fourth title the finest in their run: Cleary

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has told his players their 2024 premiership stands above all their others, after a season in which he questioned his team's hunger.

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Penrith want full hand of premiership rings in 2025

Penrith built their fourth-straight NRL premiership on a "legacy" motto introduced by coaching staff, but players say there is still far more to be achieved.

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I'd rather retire than sulk about missing GF: Eisenhuth

Matt Eisenhuth insists he's no hard-luck story after being cut from Penrith's 17 the day before the grand-final win over Melbourne.

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To'o played through knee pain for battered Panthers

Penrith emerged from their NRL grand-final win over Melbourne battered and bruised, with several players awaiting further advice on injuries and surgeries.

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Penrith lay claim to being NRL greatest with four-peat

Penrith star Nathan Cleary argues his side have now done everything possible to prove they are the greatest of the NRL era, after their fourth-straight title.

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