It was originally anticipated that the edge forward would quit the club at the end of 2024, but the club said today that he will stay at the foot of the mountains until at least the end of 2026. “It means a lot to me to re-sign with the club for another two years,” Garner said in a statement confirming the announcement. “Ivan Cleary gave me my NRL debut back in the day, and it was fantastic to win a grand final alongside him last year. “To stay here for another two years is quite thrilling. It’s exciting to see where this club is going, and I look forward to becoming a part of it.”
Staying here for another two years is quite thrilling. It’s exciting to see where this club is going, and I look forward to becoming a part of it.” The two-year extension will keep Garner as part of the team’s edge forward rotation, which will also include Isaiah Papali’i, who just signed with the club after being released by the Wests Tigers.
The club also has Liam Martin and Scott Sorensen under contract for the 2025 season, which creates plenty of competition for positions. Garner, who was a part of Penrith’s 2023 premiership win after switching from the Wests Tigers, where he made his NRL debut in 2018, now has 97 first-grade games under his belt, and Panthers general manager of rugby league Shane Elford said he was pleased to have Garner. “Luke has made a positive influence to our club both on and off the field since joining us last season,” Elford stated.
“Not only is Luke a talented and reliable footballer, but he’s also an impressive man who lives out the values we share at the Panthers.
“We’re thrilled that he has shown his commitment to the Panthers by re-signing with the club.”
