Penrith's Ivan Cleary rested 16 players, citing fatigue, leading to betting suspensions and NRL investigations.
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary says his team has been playing "cutthroat footy for a long time" and player fatigue was one of many reasons behind a decision to rest 16 players for Thursday's clash with the Bulldogs.
Betting was suspended on the game and the NRL is now investigating after the four-time reigning premiers went from $1.60 favourites to $2.30 outsiders before the teams were named, sparking integrity concerns.
Cleary's superstar son, Nathan Cleary, co-captain Isaah Yeo and Liam Martin were among the 16 players from the 17 that lost to Canberra the previous week who were rested.