REVEALED: “Panthers in pursuit of an incredible fifth-straight premiership”  Shark’s sledge that caused a Panthers dynasty unrivalled…

It’s hard to pin down four-straight seasons of NRL dominance to one moment, but a sledge from former Cronulla Sharks centre Will Chambers could be behind the Panthers dynasty.

As Penrith led his squad 36-0 in 2021, Chambers riffled off a quote towards the Panthers that would end up ageing incredibly poorly for him.

“Worry about winning one of these [premiership rings], bra,” on-field microphones captured Chambers saying while pointing towards his finger.

Of course, they did worry about that, winning four in a row for good measure.

“It was a bit of banter,” Panthers star Nathan Cleary said of the Chambers comment.

“He started talking, then a few of us returned serve.

“You have to respect everything he’s done in the game, he’s had a very successful career, and it’s always good when there’s a bit of lip going around. It makes it enjoyable.”

The Panthers are now in pursuit of their fifth-straight prem, and while things haven’t gotten off to a flying start – hitting the bottom of the ladder earlier this season – two big wins in their last three games have them trending in the right direction.

2021 NRL premiership winner announces retirement

Premiership Panther tipped to land new deal | Source: Getty
Premiership Panther tipped to land new deal | Source: Getty© Zero Tackle

Paul Momirovski, a former outside back for four different NRL teams and 2021 Grand Final winner, has announced his immediate retirement from rugby league.

Last playing in the NRL in 2023, Momirovski’s professional rugby league career began in 2018 with the Sydney Roosters before being shuffled to numerous teams in Australia and overseas.

This saw him play for the Wests Tigers (2019), Melbourne Storm (2020) and Penrith Panthers (2021) before returning to a second stint with the Roosters between 2022-23.

Playing a total of 60 first-grade matches in the NRL, the one-time Prime Minister’s XIII representative last played for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League competition and FC Lezignan in the French Elite One Championship.

Although he struggled to find his potential throughout his playing career, he won the Grand Final in 2021 with the Panthers and was a member of the Roosters Under-20s Grand Final team in 2016.

“That’s a wrap. After years of chasing this dream, it’s time to hang it up,” Momirovski said on social media, announcing his retirement.

“Grateful for every team that took a chance on me, every teammate I’ve had, and all the lessons this game taught me. Thanks for the memories.”

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