Panthers sign outside back to first NRL contract
He has played 11 games for the NSW Cup team this season.
Ethan Lee Chalk
WRITER | June 19, 2024 - 12:00pm
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The
Penrith Panthers have signed one of their most impressive reserve-grade players to their maiden
NRL contract.
After making an immediate impact in his 11
NSW Cup games this season, outside back
David Fale has signed a multi-year
NRL deal with the Panthers, his maiden
NRL contract.
Debuting in reserve grade last season, Fale has scored three tries, managed 20 tackle busts and three line-breaks and is averaging 67 running metres per match this season.
The signing of Fale to an
NRL deal will see him compete with the likes of
Paul Alamoti,
Jesse McLean,
Daine Laurie Casey McLean,
Asu Kepaoa and
Isaiah Iongi for the two vacant backline spots next season -
Sunia Turuva will depart for the
Wests Tigers, and
Taylan May is set to have his contract torn up in the coming weeks.
Penrith has six players who remain off-contract at the end of the season, but it will likely be reduced to four with
Paul Alamoti and
Daine Laurie reportedly agreeing to new contracts.
Matthew Eisenhuth,
Tyrone Peachey and
Luke Sommerton remain without a contract for the 2025
NRL season.