Penrith Panthers announce six player departures after preliminary final
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 11:47 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The Penrith Panthers confirmed six players will depart the club during their end-of-season awards night after suffering a defeat to the Knights in the preliminary final. Jack Cole, Liam Henry, and Scott Sorensen will move to the Perth Bears, while Freddy Lussick and Jesse will join the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Prop Toby Crosby is set to join the Warrington Wolves in the Super League. Two players remain unsigned for 2027, and the Panthers are expected to make new signings ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Six players confirmed to leave Penrith Panthers after the season.
- •Cole, Henry, and Sorensen join the Perth Bears.
- •Freddy Lussick and Jesse sign with the Bulldogs.
- •Toby Crosby moves to the Warrington Wolves for 2027.
- •Two players remain unsigned for next season.
- 11:47 PMZero Tackle NRL — Penrith Panthers confirm SIX player departures
"Two players remain without a contract for 2027.
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