Round 22

In rare circumstances, Penrith opted to have Cleary represent Koroisau on Tuesday night instead of a leading barrister.

While Titans head of performance and culture Mal Meninga unsuccessfully defended David Fifita earlier this season, Cleary became the first coach to act as a lawyer for some time.

Cleary started out by stressing that he meant "no disrespect to the [legal] fraternity" and was assured by judiciary chairman Geoff Bellew that he was entitled to represent his player.

The visitors found the try line first after a break from the halfway line by Nemani Valekapa, who then flicked it out to Michael Purcell to score in the 8th minute.

The Hunters could not hold on to the ball in the first half; poor ball handling denied them any points with incomplete sets.

The Jets continued to ask questions but the Hunters’ defence was up to the task to keep them out.

It took 39 minutes but the Hunters finally found the try line, thanks to a barnstorming run from David Loko, who shrugged off five defenders before slamming the ball down.

Both teams are in the top 5.

The Hunters are on 35 points in second place while the Jets are in close pursuit in third spot with 32 points.

For the Hunters, a win for them could cement top two positions.

A loss for the Hunters will allow the Jets to close in on second place with only one point separating the two.

From their last three encounters, Hunters won two matches.

The Hunters are undefeated in their last 13 matches and the late inclusion of utility Noel Zemming will provide a further boost for them.