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Rumoured and Confirmed signings - Part 4

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Jane Murray

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Wow I didn't see this one coming.
https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/...KwqllpNnhSDSsvJ3HFwSaBxcMPH_Q9XP35bU4KXs8kd-c

Robert Jennings returns to Panthers
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Fri 30 Oct 2020, 11:57 AM
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Penrith Panthers is delighted to announce the signing of outside back Robert Jennings on a one-year deal.

The 24-year-old local junior returns to Panthers following four seasons with South Sydney Rabbitohs and Wests Tigers.

"I was over the moon when I heard there was a chance to come back to Penrith," Jennings said.

"This is where I grew up, where my career started and this is the place I call home.

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"I’m extremely grateful to have the opportunity to reunite with so many of the talented players that I came through the grades with.

"The last couple of years have been tough but coming back to Panthers is a chance for me to hit the reset button, get back into the hard work and prove that I belong in the NRL."

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Nathan Cleary, Tyrone May, Dylan Edwards and Robert Jennings with the Junior Kangaroos in 2016.
In 2015 Jennings was a member of the Panthers’ premiership-winning NYC squad, represented the Junior Kangaroos and made his NRL debut under coach Ivan Cleary.

The following year he again earned selection in the Junior Kangaroos, where he played alongside Panthers teammates Nathan Cleary, Tyrone May and Dylan Edwards.

"This club is at its best when players come through our junior development pathways and progress into the NRL together," Panthers General Manager Rugby League Matt Cameron said.

"Robert is an example of a player who was on that path. He played his most impressive football alongside a number of the individuals who are currently in our first grade team.

"We see Robert’s return to Panthers as an opportunity for him to rediscover that form while adding some strong depth to our roster."

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This homecoming is a blessing: Jennings


This homecoming is a blessing: Jennings
 
hindy111

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Why would he be needed?

At full strength there is Staines,Whare and Laurie waiting.

I reckon someone going to be moved on.
I was hoping Parra snagged him or Burns
 
Whino

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WestyLife said:
A surprise to no one:

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Penrith lock Isaah Yeo wants to re-sign at the Panthers despite interest from Trent Barrett’s Bulldogs
Isaah Yeo has built a strong relationship with new Canterbury coach Trent Barrett, but the back-rower insists his future is with the Panthers.
Penrith lock Isaah Yeo is humbled that incoming Canterbury coach Trent Barrett wants him to sign at Belmore but believes he owes it to the Panthers to stay.

Yeo was surprised when reports surfaced suggesting Barrett is keen to lure him to the Bulldogs when he comes off-contract at the end of 2021.

The Dubbo-born forward is a free agent from November 1, but he feels like his future belongs at the foot of the mountains.

“I’m still on contract at Penrith, and I’d like to think my heart is there,” Yeo said.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to come through there and I moved there when I was 17, so my first priority is to stay at Penrith, and I’d like to think that something will work out there.”

In his seven NRL seasons at Penrith, Yeo has rarely received interest from a rival club.

It’s why the news even shocked his family, including his father Justin.
“My old man was asking me if there was any truth to it,” he said.

“This is the first time (in my career) where I’ve been in a position like this where articles are written about interest from other clubs.

“I actually had that story sent to me.

“It is nice to hear, but it is just a matter of making sure I’m doing my job for the club.”

Yeo’s preference is to remain at Penrith, but he can’t speak highly enough of Barrett’s influence on him as the Panthers’ attack coach.

He credits the former Illawarra, St George Illawarra, and Cronulla playmaker for transforming his game this season.

“For me, moving to the lock role and not being a ball player until this year, Trent has been tremendous for me,” he said.

“We did so much opposed stuff and repetition. I guess the more you do that kind of stuff, the more confidence you get.

“I was more of an up-and-down player when I first moved to the middle, but Trent has helped me, and he is a big part of why I’m in his (Blues) squad.

“The amount of trust and belief that he puts in his players is outstanding, and he will be a big loss for us.”
Yeo missed out on the Blues’ final 21-man team for Wednesday’s opening Origin against Queensland in Adelaide, but he feels blessed to be a part of the squad.

He grew up in Dubbo idolising local star Andrew “Bobcat” Ryan, who played 12 Origins for the Blues, and now he has the opportunity to follow in Ryan’s footsteps and don the state’s blue jersey.

“Bobcat was the one that I looked up to being from Dubbo, with all the accolades he achieved,” he said.

“The grand final wins, State of Origin and Australia. I loved watching him play.

“It is always a goal to be part of something like this, and if you asked me at the start of the year if I would make this squad, I would have thought it was out of reach, particularly after my year last year.”

Yeo says the Origin camp has also helped him move on from the pain of last week’s grand final loss to Melbourne.

“You can’t be dwelling on stuff in a camp like this when there is so much on the line,” he said.

“And I don’t think you can when you are a part of a group like this.”

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/p...s/news-story/a777de7bfe4764c12e9fa8bd3ab18eb6


Barrett is going to be a massive loss to the club.
 
Whino

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hindy111 said:
Why would he be needed?

At full strength there is Staines,Whare and Laurie waiting.

I reckon someone going to be moved on.
I was hoping Parra snagged him or Burns
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Staines is always injured. Hopefully, Whare goes and I don't know about Laurie on the wing yet.
Maybe the rumours are true Mansour is going. Staines to his wing with Jennings as back up.
 
The_Frog

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Port Panther said:
Edwards looked absolutley pedestrian when Paps was running through for his try.
Is there any developing players with great speed ? What about this Tuurva is he a gun ?
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Did OK chasing Vunivalu. Suspect he might have got a twinge. He's usually fairly sharp.
 
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