Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters - Finals Week 1, 2026

At CommBank Stadium, the Penrith Panthers defeated the Sydney Roosters 19-12. Daly Cherry-Evans was the highest fantasy scorer with 74 points, exceeding his pre-match projection by 26 points. Isaiah Papali'i (71) and Nathan Cleary (65) also finished among the game’s top performers, while Siua Wong led all players with 53 tackles and Dylan Edwards recorded a match-high 262 running metres. Billy Smith finished 41 points below his projection.