Panthers coach Anthony Griffin has defended ongoing doubts over the validity of Penrith's seven game unbeaten streak. Griffin, who turned 51 yesterday, is hoping that his young side can deliver the perfect gift with a club equaling record eighth consecutive win that will seal a back-to-back spot in the finals for the first time since 2003-04. The Panthers have beaten just two top eight teams all season and have not a current top five team at all in 2017. But while Penrith's 1

With Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Peta Hiku unavailable for the Nines, Dylan Edwards, who has been amongst Penrith’s best during pre-season according to Yeo, gets an early opportunity to stake a claim for a NRL wing spot, vacated by the unavailability of Josh Mansour (knee). “Dylan Edwards has had a phenomenal pre-season and I think he’ll be one to look out for at the Auckland Nines,” Yeo confirmed. “He’s been outstanding from day one and I’m really excited to see how he goes