Penrith NRL grand final penpix

PENRITH PENPIX FOR SUNDAY’S NRL GRAND FINAL

Fullback

DYLAN EDWARDS

Age: 24

NRL games: 58

Finals games: 4

Finding his groove this year, Edwards scored the try that sealed the Panthers’ GF berth.

Winger

JOSH MANSOUR

Age: 30

NRL games: 157

Finals games: 10

Rediscovering his best form in the twilight of his career, the maturity of Mansour will be key.

Centre

STEPHEN CRICHTON

Age: 20

NRL games: 25

Finals games: 2

The cub amongst the Panthers, Crichton has become a major cog in the minor premiers’ lethal left edge.

Centre

BRENT NADEN

Age: 24

NRL games: 30

Finals games: 2

Named in last week’s starting side but gave it up to Tyrone May. Will be out to prove he’s worthy if given a chance.

Winger

BRIAN TO’O

Age: 22

NRL games: 30

Finals games: 2

Small in stature but no doubting the bravery of To’o, who will get tested under the high ball.

Five-eighth

JAROME LUAI

Age: 23

NRL games: 39

Finals games: 2

Brings a bit of swagger to the playmaker role but is able to deliver on the talk.

Halfback

NATHAN CLEARY

Age: 22

NRL games: 99

Finals games: 8

Young playmaker Cleary is on his way to becoming one of the greats of the game.

Prop

JAMES TAMOU

Age: 31

NRL games: 266

Finals games: 19

Part of the Cowboys’ 2015 premiership side, the skipper’s grand final experience will be vital.

Hooker

API KOROISAU

Age: 27

NRL games: 126

Finals games: 6

At his attacking best, livewire Koroisau is capable of Cameron Smith’s farewell party.

Prop

JAMES FISHER-HARRIS

Age: 24

NRL games: 109

Finals games: 8

Aggressive and fit, Fisher-Harris is a workhorse through the Panthers middle.

Second-row

VILIAME KIKAU

Age: 25

NRL games: 70

Finals games: 3

Having missed the preliminary final through suspension, Kikau will be desperate to make amends with a big GF.

Second-row

LIAM MARTIN

Age: 23

NRL games: 36

Finals games: 2

From the fringes of first grade, Martin continues to grow in confidence to be one of the first picked.

Lock

ISAAH YEO

Age: 25

NRL games: 147

Finals games: 8

Emerging captain Yeo proved the game-breaker with his late midfield charge to oust the Bunnies.

Interchange

KURT CAPEWELL

Age: 27

NRL games: 72

Finals games: 7

18th man when the Sharks went all the way in 2016, Capewell won’t want to miss another opportunity.

ZANE TETEVANO

Age: 29

NRL games: 120

Finals games: 8

The once troubled Tetevano had a taste of finals with the Roosters and is a prized bench weapon.

TYRONE MAY

Age: 24

NRL games: 34

Finals games: 6

Replaced Brent Naden in a preliminary final gamble by Ivan Cleary that paid off but unclear if the coach will play the wildcard again.

MOSES LEOTA

Age: 25

NRL games:

Finals games: 6

Another Panthers junior, Leota is built like a tank and packs about as much punch.

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