With the 2018 season drawing nearer, we will begin to look at how each team is shaping up for the season ahead.

Today, we take a look at the Penrith Panthers – and what their best 17 looks like.

Panthers 2027 Player Movements

2027 Gains
None
2027 Losses
Liam Henry (Perth Bears), Scott Sorensen (Perth Bears)
Re-Signed
Paul Alamoti (2027), Luke Garner (2028), Billy Phillips (2029), Lindsay Smith (2029)
Off Contract 2026
Tom Ale, Jack Cole, Kalani Going, Thomas Jenkins, Freddy Lussick

2018 Predicted Lineup

  1. Dylan Edwards
  2. Josh Mansour
  3. Dean Whare
  4. Waqa Blake
  5. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
  6. James Maloney
  7. Nathan Cleary
  8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
  9. Peter Wallace
  10. James Tamou
  11. Bryce Cartwright
  12. Isaah Yeo
  13. Trent Merrin
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  14. Tyrone Peachey
  15. Corey Harawira-Naera
  16. James Fischer-Harris
  17. Tim Browne

Reserves: Sione Katao, Moses Leota, Tyrone Phillips, Tyrone May.

Coach: Anthony Griffin

The Big Question: Will James Maloney’s lucky charm see him take a fourth club to a grand final appearance?

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