The Panthers defeated the Raiders 30-18, showcasing skill and intensity, reinforcing their top position in the league.
It was a Sunday afternoon in May, but the Panthers and Raiders have put on September-like game of equal parts skill and intensity at GIO Stadium in Canberra.
The result was what most pundits consider might be the same as a certain Sunday in October too, the Panthers consolidating their spot on top of the ladder with a hard fought 30-18 victory.
The teams traded tries throughout the first half and were locked up just ten minutes into the second stanza before Penrith did Penrith things and choked the Raiders' attacking brilliance to run away with the match.
The Panthers were first on the scoreboard after less than five minutes when Blaize Talagi capitalised on a nice pass from Moses Leota that sent Dylan Edwards into open space.