Penrith Panthers can confirm Michael Oldfield has been immediately released from the remainder of his contract to pursue an opportunity at another NRL club.
The 26-year-old outside back joined the Panthers ahead of the 2017 season and scored a try in his one NRL appearance for the club.
He was an ever-reliable performer for the Panthers in the Intrust Super Premiership NSW competition, scoring five tries in 12 games.
The Panthers organisation extends its sincere thanks to Michael for his service and wishes him all the best for the future.
Panthers 2026 Player Movements
| 2026 Gains |
| Tom Ale (New Zealand Warriors, 2026), Jack Cogger (Newcastle Knights, 2028), Kalani Going (New Zealand Warriors, 2026), Freddy Lussick (New Zealand Warriors, 2026) |
| 2026 Losses |
| David Fale (St George Illawarra Dragons), Mavrik Geyer (Wests Tigers), Asu Kepaoa (Newcastle Knights), Zack Lamont (Brisbane Tigers), Daine Laurie (Canberra Raiders), Zac Lipowicz (Catalans Dragons), Riley Price (Redcliffe Dolphins), Brad Schneider (The Dolphins), Luke Sommerton (Gold Coast Titans), Trent Toelau (Melbourne Storm) |
| Re-Signed |
| Paul Alamoti (2027) |
| Off Contract 2026 |
| Tom Ale, Jack Cole, Matthew Eisenhuth, Sione Fonua, Luke Garner, Kalani Going, Thomas Jenkins, Freddy Lussick, Lindsay Smith, Scott Sorensen |
