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NRL Late Mail: Round 1

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has finalised his side for the 2026 NRL season-opening clash with Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.

1. Dylan EDWARDS - sponsored by Café at Lewers
2. Paul ALAMOTI - sponsored by Wisdom Dental & Denture Clinic
18. Tom JENKINS - sponsored by Casella Express
4. Casey McLEAN - sponsored by Eather Group
5. Brian TO'O - sponsored by CC Tyres
6. Blaize TALAGI - sponsored by Loan Talk Home Loans
7. Nathan CLEARY (c) - sponsored by Potter Automotive 
8. Moses LEOTA - sponsored by Granville Plastamasta
9. Mitch KENNY - sponsored by Zenn Ability
10. Lindsay SMITH - sponsored by Wright Way Plumbing & Civil
16. Isaiah PAPALI'I - sponsored by Protech Locksmiths
12. Luke GARNER - sponsored by  Montana Signs
13. Isaah YEO (c) - sponsored by Penrith City Tyres & Automotive

11. Scott SORENSEN - sponsored by My Meat Online
14. Jack COGGER  - sponsored by Chemtools
20. Billy PHILLIPS- sponsored by Uphire
17. Kalani LEULUAI-GOING - sponsored by Hertz
3. Izack TAGO - sponsored by We Love Group
19. Freddy LUSSICK - sponsored by Kennect Electrical

Acknowledgement of Country

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.