Panthers Legends
The honour of becoming a Panthers Legend is reserved for those whose legacy is woven into the very fabric of the club.
Panthers Legends are individuals who shaped Panthers identity, defined its standards and inspired generations.
The highest accolade the club can bestow an individual remains inclusion in the Panthers Hall of Fame, honouring those whose service and achievements stand among the most distinguished in the club’s history.
In 2026, during the Panthers 60th Season celebrations, the club evolved its recognition program to ensure it fit the club’s proud and storied history.
As part of this evolution, all former members of the Team of Legends are formally recognised as Panthers Legends, preserving their revered status while uniting past, present and future honourees under one distinguished and enduring banner.
For the first time in the club’s history, administrators and coaches became eligible for this recognition, a powerful acknowledgment of those whose leadership, vision and dedication have equipped our players to challenge and triumph against the very best in the game.
2026 Panthers Legends Inductees:
Administrators:
- Merv Cartwright
- Roger Cowan OAM
- John Farragher OAM
Eight Penrith greats named Panthers Legends
Players:
- Steve Carter
- Luke Lewis
- Luke Priddis
- Luke Rooney
- Trent Waterhouse
From 2027 onward, only one new Panther will be inducted as a Legend each year, ensuring every inductee is celebrated with the prominence, reverence and distinction they deserve.
Panthers Legends
Players:
- Rhys Wesser
- Bob Landers
- Grahame Moran
- Ryan Girdler
- Alan McIndoe
- Brad Fittler
- Greg Alexander
- Terry Geary
- Royce Simmons
- Tim Sheens
- John Cartwright
- Bill Ashurst
- Colin Van Der Voort
- Craig Gower
- Brad Izzard
- Mark Geyer
- Tony Puletua
- Steve Carter (2026)
- Luke Lewis (2026)
- Luke Priddis (2026)
- Luke Rooney (2026)
- Trent Waterhouse (2026)
Administrators:
- Merv Cartwright (2026)
- Roger Cowan OAM (2026)
- John Farragher OAM (2026)
Penrith Panthers players and staff respect and honour the traditional custodians of the land and pay our respects to their elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.