Stat Attack: Panthers v Wests Tigers

The Panthers have secured the 2026 NRL minor premiership with a convincing 38-10 victory over Wests Tigers at CommBank Stadium.

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The Panthers dominated the opening half, racing to a 26-0 lead through tries to Brian To'o, Casey McLean and Tom Jenkins, who crossed twice, before Dylan Edwards added another.

Tom Jenkins was a major attacking threat, running for 271 metres from 23 carries and producing four line-break assists. His double also saw him move level with Alex Johnston on 30 tries for the season.

Casey McLean was at his electric best, completing a hat-trick while also recording 195 metres, a try assist, a line break and three line-break assists.

McLean was supported by Brian To'o, who ran for 237 metres from 22 carries, while Liam Martin added 147 metres, a try assist, a line break and two line-break assists.

The Tigers hit back with two tries after half-time, but the Panthers quickly regained control. McLean completed his hat-trick in the 65th minute, while Isaiah Papali'i led the defensive effort with 36 tackles.

Defensively, Isaiah Papali'i led the way with 36 tackles, while Isaah Yeo made 29 in his return from injury. Liam Martin and Lindsay Smith also made 25 tackles each.

The victory marked the return of both Mitch Kenny and co-captain Yeo, while the Panthers overcame Jack Cole's first-half sin bin to claim their 18th win of the season and secure the minor premiership.

The Panthers now turn their attention to the finals.

TRIES

• Brian To'o 6'
• Casey McLean 15'
• Thomas Jenkins 20'
• Thomas Jenkins 28'
• Dylan Edwards 31'
• Casey McLean 58'
• Casey McLean 64'

GOALS

• Nathan Cleary 8'
• Nathan Cleary 16'
• Nathan Cleary 32'
• Nathan Cleary 59'
• Nathan Cleary 66'

RUN METRES

• Tom Jenkins: 271 (23 runs)
• Brian To'o: 237m (22 runs)
• Casey McLean: 195m (16 runs)
• Dylan Edwards: 179m (18 runs)
• Casey McLean: 136m (17 runs)
• Liam Martin: 147m (13 runs)

TRY ASSISTS

• Casey McLean: 1
• Isaiah Papali'i: 1
• Liam Martin: 1
• Tom Jenkins: 1

LINE BREAKS

• Casey McLean: 1
• Tom Jenkins: 1
• Nathan Cleary: 1
• Liam Martin: 1

LINE BREAK ASSISTS

• Tom Jenkins 4
• Casey McLean: 3
• Brian To'o: 2
• Liam Martin: 2 

TACKLES

• Isaiah Papali'i: 36
• Isaah Yeo: 29
• Liam Martin: 25
• Lindsay Smith: 25
• Billy Phillips: 22
• Mitch Kenny: 21 
• Billy Scott: 21
• Jack Cole: 21

KICKING METRES

• Nathan Cleary: 328m