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Yeo, Carrigan key to unlocking grand final defences

Brisbane's Pat Carrigan and Penrith's Issah Yeo (R) know the forwards will define the NRL decider. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Penrith lock Isaah Yeo knows shutting down opposite number Pat Carrigan holds the key to thwarting Brisbane and taking the Panthers to a third-straight NRL premiership.

Yeo and Carrigan are the talismanic No.13s for their respective sides in Sunday's grand final at Accor Stadium where Brisbane will aim to win their first title in 17 years.

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