Penrith Panthers beat Sydney Roosters after slow start, Cronulla Sharks hold off North Queensland Cowboys

Nathan Cleary has warmed up for State of Origin II with another masterclass, leading Penrith to a 38-12 thrashing of the Sydney Roosters.

Amid questions of how he would rebound after Origin I, Cleary appeared to have the ball on a string in arguably his finest performance of the year.

The Penrith…