Panthers eye Luke Brooks amid playmaker uncertainty heading into 2027 season
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 10:43 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Penrith Panthers are considering a move for Luke Brooks as they plan for their 2027 halves strategy. Brooks, currently contracted to the Manly Sea Eagles, might be released early, creating room for negotiation. Penrith's situation has been complicated by injuries to Nathan Cleary and Blaize Talagi, with Cleary potentially sidelined for up to six months. Talagi is also dealing with an Achilles injury, leaving uncertainties in the halves positions. With Jack Cole set to leave for the Perth Bears, the Panthers need to finalize their lineup ahead of the next season.
- •Penrith is exploring options for Luke Brooks from Manly Sea Eagles.
- •Nathan Cleary may miss up to six months due to injury.
- •Blaize Talagi is recovering from an Achilles injury.
- 10:43 PMZero Tackle NRL — Surprise option on Panthers radar as playmaker issues continue
"The Manly playmaker has emerged on Penrith’s radar with the club’s 2027 halves plans far from settled.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NRL•Sep 30, 2026, 11:14 PMRaiders eye Storm forward amid forward pack crisis
NRL•Sep 30, 2026, 10:23 PMBallin’s Broncos twist: Major change after turbulent Red Hill season
NRL•Sep 30, 2026, 9:00 PMTrust your NRL instincts in today’s Streakr
NRL•Sep 30, 2026, 8:16 PMRabbitohs make big Cody Walker call after lowball offer
NRL•Sep 30, 2026, 12:17 PMNathan Cleary completes NRL boxset with his first Dally M medal
NRL•Sep 30, 2026, 9:24 AMFour players added to PM’s XIII squad for PNG clash