Charlie Staines Penrith Panthers have made it seven in a row in a dour struggle against finals hopefuls Newcastle last weekend. While the 24-6 scoreline flattered the Panthers, Staines was impressive again with a number of good touches and defensive reads. This weekend the mountain men take on a resurgent Manly in Bathurst.
Manly are also in good form and are a different side to a month ago when Penrith put them to the sword with Tommy Turbo back from injury.