Panthers look to Schneider
The Penrith Panthers have offered Super League playmaker Brad Schneider a deal to join the premiers as Jack Cogger’s replacement from next season.
Schneider, who played 12 games for the Canberra Raiders before leaving mid-season to join Hull KR, has caught the eye of Panthers coach Ivan Cleary.
The left-footed playmaker has been in sublime form in the Super League, leading his team to the Challenge Cup final.
The Panthers had hoped to keep Cogger at the club but their two-year offer wasn’t enough to prevent the back-up playmaker from linking up with Newcastle on a three-year deal.
The understudy role at Penrith over the last couple of years has proven to be a career-changed. Sean O’Sullivan made the most of his opportunities last year and managed to secure a long-term starting role at the Dolphins.
Cogger has also managed to reignite his NRL career following a stint at the Panthers. Tigers half Brandon Wakeham has been offered to Penrith but the club has decided to go in a different direction.
If the Broncos wrap up the minor premiership by beating the Storm on Thursday, Penrith are likely to rest a host of stars in their last match - which could have a major knock-on effect.
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