{"id":11389,"date":"2020-12-19T06:16:26","date_gmt":"2020-12-19T07:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=11389"},"modified":"2020-12-19T09:57:56","modified_gmt":"2020-12-19T09:57:56","slug":"rising-panthers-star-knocks-back-rival-interest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=11389","title":{"rendered":"Rising Panthers star knocks back rival interest"},"content":{"rendered":"

Panthers young gun Spencer Leniu has knocked back interest from rival clubs to remain in Penrith after signing a two-year contract extension.<\/p>\n

The 20-year-old prop, who came through the Panthers development system as a junior, will remain with the club until at least the end of the 2023 season.<\/p>\n

Despite not being included in coach Ivan Cleary's grand final side<\/a>, Leniu featured on 17 occasions for Penrith in season 2020 and averaged 80 run metres per game according to NRL.com<\/em> stats.<\/p>\n

It's understood the young forward received interest from Canterbury and St George Illawarra before deciding to remain with the Panthers.<\/p>\n

\"Spencer<\/p>\n

"I'm humbled and blessed to extend my time at Panthers," Leniu said.<\/p>\n

"This club and this community has been home for me since I moved over from New Zealand ten years ago.<\/p>\n

"I know the staff and players here will help take my game to the next level. It's a special group of people.<\/p>\n

"We're determined to turn the success of last season into something more and I'm excited to be a part of it."<\/p>\n

Panthers General Manager Matt Cameron credited the club's junior system for transforming Leniu into the player he is today.<\/p>\n

"Spencer has been growing his game in the Panthers system since the age of 15," Cameron said.<\/p>\n

"It's a system we regularly reference as our club invests significant money and resources each year to develop young players, particularly those from the Penrith region and Central West NSW.<\/p>\n

"It gives us great satisfaction that Spencer has recognised the value of the opportunity to play at Panthers despite receiving more lucrative offers from other clubs.<\/p>\n

"We look forward to the next stage of his career and are delighted Spencer will continue his journey in Panthers colours."<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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