@pacificrugbyleague: The NRL's preliminary finals scheduling has sparked massive outrage among fans, with claims that the minor premier Penrith Panthers have been heavily disadvantaged ahead of a potential grand final appearance. The scheduling controversy centers on an uneven turnaround time: ▫️The Dolphins will play their preliminary final on Friday, September 25. ▫️The Panthers will play their preliminary final on Sunday, September 27. Should both teams advance to the Grand Final, the Dolphins will enjoy a nine-day turnaround, while the Panthers will be left with just a seven-day break. Critics and fans have slammed the draw as completely unfair to the reigning minor premiers, arguing that the top-seeded team shouldn't be handed a shorter recovery period before the biggest game of the year. However, some former players have noted that a shorter, standard seven-day routine could keep a team in a better rhythm. #NRL #NRLTiktok #fyp #NRLNews #NRLNewsUpdates

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