The Penrith Panthers are the 2016 SG Ball Premiers after defeating the Illawarra Steelers 25-10.
In what was a very physical encounter, Penrith scored four tries to two, to secure their first SG Ball title since 2006.
The Steelers opened the scoring through winger Dylan Morris, who leapt high to grab a pinpoint kick from Jackson Willis.
Penrith hit back thanks to William Burns, who barged over, to take a two-point lead.
They scored again before half time through fullback Marlon Ritchie, taking a 12-4 lead into the break.
The Panthers stretched out their lead to 14 points in the second half with tries to wingers Jake Tago and Brian Too.
Morris got his second for the Steelers late in the game to give his side some hope, but it was too late.
Dean Blore kicked a field goal in the final seconds to give Penrith a 15-point win and the SG Ball title.
Man of the Match: Sean O’Sullivan (Penrith)
Penrith 25 (William Burns, Marlon Ritchie, Jake Tago, Brian Too tries; Sean O’Sullivan 4 goals; Dean Blore field goal) def. Illawarra 10 (Dylan Morris 2 tries; Zac Lomax 1 goal) at Pepper Stadium.
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