Vote for your Round 2 Man of the Match
Vote for your best on ground against the Sharks for the chance to win a signed Panthers jersey.
The Panthers returned to Bathurst for their first home game and first regional fixture of 2026, defeating the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 26–6 at Carrington Park.
Tom Jenkins delivered another two-try masterclass, recording two line breaks, a try assist and 144 run metres.
Nathan Cleary finished with a try, four-from-four conversions, a penalty assist, 140 run metres and a line break, while Mitch Kenny led the defensive effort with 44 tackles.
At the back, Dylan Edwards was outstanding, running for 206 metres with two line breaks and a try assist.
Vote here for your best on ground against the Sharks for the chance to win a signed jersey.
