After all this time, it is hard to find new ways to talk about the Panthers, but such was their excellence in the 46-26 win over Canterbury that we are going to have to try.

The Bulldogs are trying to build themselves in Penrith's image and at times this season they have done a better than fair impression, but this was a reminder there can be only one.

Even though the Panthers were warmly favoured, the contest felt alive as the blue and white horde filed into Stadium Australia.

The stakes will always be high between these two because there are enough former Panthers now in blue and white that these games feel personal.

Panthers batter Bulldogs Photo shows Paul Alamoti and Izack Tago celebrate

Penrith has crushed Canterbury-Bankstown after a phenomenal first half to claim a 46-26 vi

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