🔵 New First-Grade Signings
Isaiah Papali’i (back-rower) signed from Wests Tigers on a three-year deal starting in 2025. A New Zealand international, he brings experience, leadership, and premiership credentials .
Blaize Talagi (versatile back/five-eighth), aged 19, signed from the Parramatta Eels on a three-year contract. Talagi scored 11 tries in 19 games in 2024 and is expected to feature prominently .
🧩 Reintegration/Returns to Penrith
Paul Alamoti (center/winger), previously with the Bulldogs in 2023, is now part of the Panthers squad for 2025 .
Thomas Jenkins (winger), who returned to Penrith in 2025 following a stint with Newcastle Knights, brings back his strong try-scoring ability .
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🏉 Development Squad Promotions & Re-signings
The club has also focused on nurturing youth talent by re-signing and promoting several development players:
Billy Scott (hooker), Trent Toelau (utility), Luron Patea (prop), Luke Sommerton (hooker), and Billy Phillips (lock) extended through to 2026–2027, with elevated roles starting this season .
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📋 Summary Table of Player Movements
Player Role From Contract Through Notes
Isaiah Papali’i Back-rower Wests Tigers 2025–27 NZ international prem experience
Blaize Talagi Back / Five-eighth Parramatta Eels 2025–27 Dynamic young playmaker
Paul Alamoti Centre / Winger Bulldogs 2025+ Tongan international
Thomas Jenkins Winger Newcastle Knights 2025+ Returning with strong try record
Development Group
Billy Scott, Trent Toelau, Luron Patea, Luke Sommerton, Billy Phillips Various forwards/halves/hooks Internal Up to 2026–27 Promoted into development & top‑30
📌 Takeaways
The Panthers are bolstering their squad with both experienced internationals (Papali’i) and high-potential youth (Talagi, Alamoti, Jenkins).
A clear strategy is in play: mix short-term strength with long-term development, while retaining key pieces of their premiership-winning core.
The club’s investment in junior talent reflects their continued dominance and pipeline growth — keeping Penrith competitive for years to come.
