The Penrith Panthers are through to the 2025 preliminary final after a dominant 46-26 victory over the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs yesterday at Accor Stadium.
The Panthers piled on points in a high-scoring contest to set up a blockbuster clash with the Brisbane Broncos next Sunday at Suncorp Stadium, with a grand final berth on the line.
But the match wasn’t without judiciary fallout, with three players charged by the Match Review Committee.
- Kurt Mann (Bulldogs) was hit with a Grade 1 dangerous contact charge in the 33rd minute on Nathan Cleary. As a second offence, Mann faces a fine of $1,800 (early plea) or $2,500 if found guilty at the panel.
- Nathan Cleary (Panthers) was charged with a Grade 1 careless high tackle in the 52nd minute on Connor Tracey. He can take a $1,000 fine with an early plea.
- Brad Schneider (Panthers) was cited for a Grade 1 dangerous contact charge in the 67th minute on Sitili Tupouniua. He also faces a $1,000 fine with an early plea.
Judiciary Charges – Semi Final (FW2)
| Player | Date of Offence | Round | Club | Minute | Charge / Incident | Grade | Record | Early Plea | Guilty at Panel | Misconduct On Whom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Mann | 21/09/2025 | FW2 | Bulldogs | 33rd | Dangerous Contact | 1 | 2nd Offence | $1,800 | $2,500 | Nathan Cleary |
| Nathan Cleary | 21/09/2025 | FW2 | Panthers | 52nd | High Tackle – Careless | 1 | 1st Offence | $1,000 | $1,500 | Connor Tracey |
| Brad Schneider | 21/09/2025 | FW2 | Panthers | 67th | Dangerous Contact | 1 | 1st Offence | $1,000 | $1,500 | Sitili Tupouniua |
