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For Trent Merrin, the goosebumps began in June.Long-time Penrith starters James Segeyaro had been let go, veteran Jamie Soward dropped, and international centres Dean Whare and Peta Hiku were sidelined for the rest of the season.They were clinging onto their spot in the NRL top eight, and much of their fate now rested in the youthful hands of 18-year-old rookie halfback Nathan Cleary.However, that didnt stop Panthers boss Phil Gould from daring his team - a roster he had torn down then rebuilt since saving the club in 2011 - to make a fairytale run to the grand final.I hear commentators say the words, In a couple of years, theyre capable of winning the premiership, Gould said at the clubs 50th-anniversary gala dinner three months ago.In a couple of years they might be ready for us. In a couple of years they might see us coming.But he told the squad there was no time like the present.If you want to dedicate yourself for the next 14 weeks to each other, to your coaches, play hard and play tough, theres no reason why we cant sneak up on them this year.And make it a real celebration to remember.Merrin, who turned his back on St George Illawarra to take up a big-money move to the foot of the Blue Mountains last summer, remembers the speech distinctly.I got goosebumps at the time because I believe it, he said ahead of Saturdays semi-final against Canberra in the nations capital.Ive been around some great teams and this is definitely one of them. 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