The few weaknesses Melbourne had were picked apart, magnified and abused by a Panthers team that demands perfection and denies all challengers, writes Jon Healy.

Penrith’s fourth-consecutive NRL premiership drew the biggest national TV audience for a grand final since 2021, with 3.422 million viewers tuning in across the country on Sunday night.

Panthers claim a fourth straight title with a 14-6 victory over the Storm in the premiership decider at Accor Stadium.   11:51 The catwalk of champions ends with Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo.