The Penrith Panthers have reportedly lost another youngster; this time, it is Luke Hanson, a five-eighth in their Jersey Flegg team
Primarily a playmaker in the five-eighth role, Hanson has reportedly been poached by the New Zealand Warriors in a big massive blow, per The League Scene. While either club has not yet confirmed the reports, Hanson has not featured in the club’s team list for the past two weeks since the reports emerged.
His reported departure will make him the next Panthers halves playmaker to leave the club after Sean O’Sullivan and Isaiya Katoa both joined the Dolphins at the beginning of the season, and Jack Cogger will leave at the end of the season to take up three-year contract with the Newcastle Knights.
Due to the Penrith Panthers being so successful in their junior ranks and in the NRL, there has been a continued trend of other clubs poaching their youngsters in favour of new opportunities and extended minutes.
Although Hanson has mainly appeared in the…