A day after announcing the re-signings of brothers Casey and Jesse McLean, the Penrith Panthers revealed they had extended contracts with five additional young players.
The club confirmed new deals for Luron Patea, Billy Scott, Trent Toelau, Luke Sommerton, and Billy Phillips.
Hooker Luke Sommerton, who has played four NRL games, has been upgraded from a development contract to a Top 30 contract for the 2025 season.
Playmaker Trent Toelau, who has also made his NRL debut, has signed an upgraded contract. He will be on a development contract next season before moving to a Top 30 contract in 2026.
Former U19s NSW Blues representatives Luron Patea and Billy Scott have agreed to new contracts through the end of the 2027 season. Patea joins the Top 30 roster immediately, while Scott will start on a development contract next season and transition to the Top 30 roster in 2026 and 2027.
Billy Phillips, 20, has signed a three-year extension and will train with the squad full-time, joining the Top 30 roster in 2027.
Panthers General Manager of Football Shane Elford congratulated the players, praising their talent and dedication to rugby league, and expressed excitement about their future with the club.
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