Panthers forward Luron Patea granted permission to explore market

Luron Patea of the Penrith Panthers can seek an early exit from his contract, which runs through 2027. The 21-year-old prop has struggled for playing time under coach Ivan Cleary, making just five appearances this season. He is now allowed to find another club as the Panthers navigate a salary cap situation. Patea debuted in 2024 but is not seen as part of the club's future plans, despite showing strong performance metrics in limited minutes.

• 8:07 AMZero Tackle NRL — Panthers prop set to hit open market for potential immediate move