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Apprentice eyes first final next to master Cleary

Jack Cole intends to make the most of his starting halves role for Penrith as finals loom. (James Gourley/AAP PHOTOS)

Jack Cole is the longest-tenured active Penrith player never to have played finals for the heavyweight NRL club, and he's hopeful his first campaign could stretch deep through September.

The Panthers have opted against resting players for Sunday's final regular-season game, with Nathan Cleary among the stars to face Wests Tigers in a near-full strength team.

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