Premiership-winning legend Laurie Daley is adamant the Penrith Panthers can still win the premiership ‘the hard way’ but expects their arch rivals Parramatta to fire up and get under their skin tomorrow night in their sudden death semi-final.

“Brad Arthur’s men will come out from the opening whistle and try to rattle the Panthers with their intensity,” Daley wrote for the St George Leader.

“They’ll be physical in defence and look to intimidate.

“If Penrith is still a little unsettled and feeling the pressure after the surprise loss to Souths last weekend, the Eels will look to exploit that by trying to keep things as uncomfortable as possible.”

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