The Penrith/Melbourne rivalry delivered a win for the Storm, controversy for officials, frustration for the Panthers and lessons for both teams and other premiership contenders. In the AFL, the Fyfe farewell tour has commenced and in some ways so has finals, because there is a raft of teams who must win this weekend. PLUS, Taylor Swift, Denzel Washington and a baby named 'Golden' feature in soundbites. Featured: Nick Campton, NRL journalist, ABC Sport. Ben Cameron, AFL caller, ABC Sport.
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Nathan Cleary of the Panthers reacts during the round 24 NRL match between Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm at CommBank Stadium on August 14, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.
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