The Panthers have upgraded Spencer Leniu to to their top 30 roster for the remainder of the 2019 season.

The move comes amid the 18-year old's strong form in the Canterbury Cup side and makes him immediately available for NRL selection.

"I had to fight back the tears when I was told I was being promoted to the top 30 as it's something I've been working towards for a long time," Leniu told the club website.

"I rang my dad straight away. It was one of the best feelings ever when he shed a tear and said how proud he was of me.

"I thank God for paving this pathway for me. I'm blessed and honoured to now have the opportunity to train and play alongside people I have always looked up to."

The addition of Leniu completes the Panthers' roster for the season, meaning Tyrone Peachey will not be re-joining the club.

3 COMMENTS

  1. Without Penrith Juniors , where would Parramatta, West’s, Canterbury get any new players. I suppose there’s Newcastle. If they had to rely on the French Dressed Chickens for players, they’d all have next to no squads at all.
    At least Penrith didn’t just go out & buy a whole new squad of players .
    The Nuggets bought all
    If the halves on the market any way.
    Penrith Juniors actually get a chance to play first grade at their junior club if good enough.
    Thank goodness for clubs that produce juniors!

  2. +1

    That’s the Panthers role in the NRL. Produce talent knowing they more often than not will not reap the benefits of their investment. This is the reason why the Panthers will never move or merge, as no other Sydney club is willing to invest in producing talent like them. Its not all about poaching players for premierships.

Comments are closed.