2024 Grand Final winner ?

[TruSaint]

Was it the fake Melb crowd recording to make them feel like they had some support?
I must ask why do they have to have this?
I know the Panthers had their bit too but it is supposed to be a neutral venue with no real home ground advantage.
On the Ch9 telecast did not see much of crowd coverage except going to a section of Penrith faithful.
Let the real Melb supporters get out there and cheer their team on naturally if the club is so great and we need a team based out of Melbourne.
I suppose like many other things I will never get over the Pay TV money in the game that kept them propped up in a AFL city, the wrestling, systematic salary cap rorts etc etc and jealousy of 20+ years just about making every final series and continual success.

It was the Vinni Mallini Cup buddy.

 

[Coffs dragon]

Once again Penrith showed what the model is to win in the modern era, a strong club throughout every grade, minimal imports, very good coaches, GM, and recruitment. Compare this to the Dragons, barring a decent coach, there is nothing else in common.

If there is a more humble, honest, down to Earth & great person in the NRL coaching ranks than Ivan Cleary, then I’m yet to see them.
All the success with the Panthers team can be attributed to his coaching & developing the skills in their nursery of talent.
He’s up there in the ranking of Coaching Greats.