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
Jack Cole (Perth Bears), Liam Henry (Perth Bears), Scott Sorensen (Perth Bears)
Re-Signed
Paul Alamoti (2029), Luke Garner (2028), Thomas Jenkins (2029), Mitch Kenny (2031), Casey McLean (2030), Billy Phillips (2029), Lindsay Smith (2029)
Off Contract 2026
Tom Ale, Kalani Leuluai-Going, 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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