Panthers coach Ivan Cleary rests 16 players, aiming to break a 30-year history by prioritizing health.
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has declared his side can become the first team in 30 years to win a competition from outside the top four after opting to prioritising health rather than ladder position in the run to the finals.
While they are still a mathematical chance of climbing into the top four, last week's dramatic loss to Canberra saw Penrith fall to seventh on the ladder and they are reliant on other results going their way if they are to climb into the four.
The situation saw Cleary rest 16 players from Thursday night's clash with the Bulldogs, with Matt Eisenhuth to lead a youthful team at Accor Stadium.