The Penrith Panthers have created an NRL juggernaut in recent years, winning a three-peat and being on the verge of an amazing fourth premiership in a row.
The achievement is all the more remarkable given much of their side is either local talent from their junior pathways, or signings on cheap who have excelled in the environment.
The only drawback in a salary capped league is it's impossible to keep all of their big starts; as a result Penrith have been forced to lose the likes of Api Koroisau, Stephen Crichton and Matt Burton in recent seasons.
And the list of departures is set to grow once again.
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Which players are leaving the Penrith Panthers?
The upcoming Grand Final for Penrith is set to be an emotional one for Panthers fans, as two of their longest serving and popular players will be playing their last game in the famous black jersey.
Early on in the year, five-eighth Jarome Luai announced he would be leaving the Panthers at the end of the year to become a marquee signing at the struggling Wests Tigers, joining former teammate Koroisau; he will be joined by winger Sunia Turuva.
In the middle of the season, prop James Fisher-Harris shocked the NRL by announcing he was seeking an early release from his contract to return home to the New Zealand Warriors.
They are losing some younger players from their junior sides, too, with the likes of Jett Cleary - younger brother of Nathan Cleary - and Isaiah Iongi also leaving the club at the end of the season, whilst Tyrone Peachey is retiring after having two stints at the club.
List of Penrith departures
List accurate as of 30th September
| Player | New club |
|---|---|
| Jett Cleary | New Zealand Warriors |
| James Fisher-Harris | New Zealand Warriors |
| Isaiah Iongi | Parramatta Eels |
| Ativalu Lisati | Wests Tigers |
| Jarome Luai | Wests Tigers |
| Francis Manueleleua | Newcastle Knights |
| Tyrone Peachey | Retired |
| Sunia Turuva | Wests Tigers |
Who have the Penrith Panthers signed for 2025?
Penrith haven't made too many signings so far, as they prioritise re-signing their talented players and bringing through younger prospects.
Their two signings to date are fairly notable, with second-rower Isaiah Papali'i joining after two underwhelming seasons at the Tigers.
They also have potentially found a potential Luai replacement already, with exciting young talent Blaize Talagi joining from rivals Parramatta.
