DONE DEAL: Panthers full squad key players for 2024 season.
Panthers stave off opponents to sign Origin star to massive extension.
Boom Blues and Samoan winger Brian To’o was signed by the Panthers to a massive four-year agreement that will run through the end of 2027 after they defeated competing teams.
The team released a statement saying, “Penrith Panthers is thrilled to announce the re-signing of international winger Brian To’o.”
“The two-time premiership player will play for the Panthers until at least the end of the 2027 season thanks to the contract extension.”To’o expressed his gratitude and blessing at being able to spend the next four years as a Panthers player.
“I want to express my gratitude to everyone at the club for allowing me to pursue my passion. I’m excited to perform for our incredible members and supporters, who have only given me love and support.
To’o, a junior from St. Marys, advanced through Panthers’ development programs and played for the team’s SG Ball team, who took home the national title and premiership in 2016.
He progressed to the club’s NSW Cup and under-20 squads before joining the Panthers in 2019 for his NRL debut.
After participating in six State of Origin games, the 24-year-old, who has played 70 NRL games, has grown into a representative player.Ivan Cleary, the coach of the Panthers, is overjoyed that Brian has decided to rejoin the team.
In addition to being an amazing footballer who has consistently delivered his best work in the biggest games, Bizza is also a brilliant young man who makes everyone he comes in contact with happy, according to Cleary.
“His long-term presence makes me happy for our players, staff, members, and partners.”
The CEO of Panthers Rugby League, Matt Cameron, repeated what Ivan had said about the international winger.
Cameron remarked, “We’re incredibly proud to see Brian commit his future to the Panthers for an additional four seasons.”
“Brian, a junior from the area, personifies what it means to be a Panthers player and he obviously has a strong sense of community service.”
“I’m really excited to watch him build on his success thus far in the game and continue to demonstrate what the Panthers’ built-from-within culture is all about.”
The list:
2023 squad:Eddie Blacker (2023), Nathan Cleary (2027), Jack Cogger (2023), Stephen Crichton (2023), Dylan Edwards (2024), James Fisher-Harris (2026), Luke Garner (2024), Zac Hosking (2024), Thomas Jenkins (2023), Mitch Kenny (2024), Spencer Leniu (2023), Moses Leota (2024), Jarome Luai (2024), Soni Luke (2023), Liam Martin (2023), Taylan May (2024), Tyrone Peachey (2023), Lindsay Smith (2024), Chris Smith (2023), Scott Sorensen (2023), Izack Tago (2025), Brian To’o (2027), Sunia Turuva (2024), Isaah Yeo (2024), Matt Eisenhuth (2024) Jaeman Salmon (2023)
