Matt Eisenhuth — a long-serving player at Penrith, who has yet to win an NRL grand final — looms as the most likely casualty of Sorensen being given the all-clear. Still named on the bench as the Panthers trimmed their squad 24 hours before kick-off, Eisenhuth said earlier this week he would have no issue making way for a fit-again Sorensen.

Scott Sorensen’s fitness remains a major concern for the Panthers just days out from the grand final, with the back-rower just hoping he can actually celebrate with his teammates this time around if they win after missing out 12 months ago.

Penrith utility Scott Sorensen is backing himself to pass a late fitness test and line up for the Panthers in Sunday's grand final against Melbourne.