To think this Penrith side have done their best work under cover of darkness.

To think this Penrith side – with the most expansive, enterprising big-game rugby league of their dynasty to date – get to play on a sunny Sunday afternoon again.

The only thing better than the most perfect 40 minutes of finals football in living memory?

The prospect of an encore same time, different place next week. But Sunday’s first half blitzkrieg of the Bulldogs could actually just be the opening act.

The Panthers will take their travelling Cirque du Soleil roadshow to what will surely be a sold-out Suncorp Stadium for more Sunday afternoon finals footy, against a rested, rejuvenated Broncos outfit.

The spectre of a replay of the 2023 grand final – arguably the most entertaining and expansive decider of

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