Parramatta have achieved their first back-to-back victories since 2008 after downing local rivals Penrith 44-15 at Nepean Rugby Park.

With Sydney University grabbing the first grand final place the day before, it was left to Randwick and Gordon to fight it out for the right to join them in next week’s showcase. And the repeat of last year’s semi-final clash didn’t disappoint.

It’s fair to say that last season was a year to remember for Gordon. And 2021 was ticking along rather nicely as well before back-to-back defeats either side of the mid-season break left them looking over their shoulders as they began the run home. Lock Jack Margin runs the rule over his side’s title defence so far…