Penrith are 80 minutes from the NRL grand final after dismantling the Sydney Roosters in a 30-10 win.

The Sydney Roosters are at risk of yet another early exit from the NRL finals after a comprehensive loss to reigning premiers Penrith.

The Sydney Roosters are at risk of yet another early exit from the NRL finals after a comprehensive loss to reigning premiers Penrith.

A snapshot of the first NRL qualifying final between Penrith and the Sydney Roosters.

A snapshot of the first NRL qualifying final between Penrith and the Sydney Roosters.

Nathan Cleary's shoulder will get a working-over from Angus Crichton as the Panthers shoot for 10 straight wins over Sydney Roosters in the qualifying...

Nathan Cleary's shoulder will get a working-over from Angus Crichton as the Panthers shoot for 10 straight wins over Sydney Roosters in the qualifying...

The Panthers are into a fifth straight preliminary final after Nathan Cleary dominated in his comeback match to dismantle the Roosters 30-10 on Friday...

Spencer Leniu still has a lot of love for his former Panthers teammates, but the Roosters enforcer has declared “it’s going to be war” for 80...

Spencer Leniu still has a lot of love for his former Panthers teammates, but the Roosters enforcer has declared “it’s going to be war” for 80...