As Sandown celebrates 60 years of endurance racing, the future of the iconic Melbourne track remains in the balance.

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has said a forward pass called on captain James Tedesco cost his side a chance to get within eight points of Penrith in Friday night's qualifying final loss.

Four tries in the opening 25 minutes have guided the Penrith Panthers to a qualifying final win over the Sydney Roosters.

The emotions got the better of Ken Hinkley moments after his side booked a preliminary final date with Sydney by prevailing in a tense semi final clash against Hawthorn.

The Bulldogs have been informed that Josh Addo-Carr tested positive for cocaine in a random roadside drug test last Friday.