The Panthers have become the team everyone loves to hate, mostly because of their rollicking success in the past few years.
Three straight grand finals, back-to-back premierships and now minor premiers again, they’re certainly the rich that should be eaten.
The Warriors, meanwhile, have become just about every rugby league fan’s second team.
The exciting team of destiny from New Zealand is led by a rookie coach and lovable halfback Shaun Johnson.
They are playing just their second finals game since losing to Manly in the 2011 grand final.
The other match was an elimination final in 2018, coincidentally against Penrith.
Also, “Up the Wahs” is fun to say and has captured the imagination of an entire sport-loving country.
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