The Penrith Panthers have confirmed thirteen players will depart the club at season’s end, with the announcement made during the annual awards night.
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In a video tribute, the club acknowledged the players and thanked them for their service.
Mavrik Geyer (Wests Tigers), Asu Kepaoa (Newcastle Knights), Zac Lipowicz (Catalans Dragons) and Brad Schneider (Dolphins) have already secured contracts elsewhere for 2026.
Daine Laurie, Soni Luke, Luke Sommerton, Riley Price, Preston Riki and Harrison Hassett remain off contract and will now seek new opportunities.
Laurie is the most high-profile departure, having rejoined Penrith last season after three years with Wests Tigers. He recently said he is “open to anything” as he searches for a new deal in 2026.
Hookers Luke and Sommerton are also in the market, with Sommerton set to feature in this week’s sudden-death final against the New Zealand Warriors, replacing the injured Mitch Kenny.
Forwards Price, Riki and Hassett have found limited first-grade opportunities at Penrith and will also move on in search of greater game time.
The Panthers also confirmed that John Sagaga, Zack Lamont and Austin Dias will not be part of the extended squad moving forward.
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