Versatile star among THIRTEEN Panthers departures — Every NRL team’s player exits

At the end of each team’s season, there are several players who move onto other clubs, retire or aren’t offered new deals beyond 2025.

Below, foxsports.com.au keeps track of all of these transactions from each team.

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PENRITH PANTHERS

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The Panthers will almost certainly either be in the market for a back-up hooker or will need to promote from within after confirming 13 players would be departing the club at the end of the year.

That includes Luke Sommerton, who will be starting in place of the injured Mitch Kenny this week, and another depth option at hooker in Soni Luke.

They will also need a fill-in fullback with Daine Laurie also leaving the club despite a standout game against the Bulldogs a fortnight ago.

Laurie said after the game that he was still hoping to receive an offer from the Panthers to stay an extra year but unfortunately he will have to look elsewhere.

Meanwhile, back-up halfback Brad Schneider is linking up with the Dolphins with the Panthers heavily linked to 2023 premiership winner Jack Cogger as his replacement.

Elsewhere, Mavrik Geyer is linking up with the Tigers and recent debutant Zac Lipowicz is headed overseas to the Super League.

Other departing players include Asu Kepaoa, John Sagaga, Zack Lamont, Austin Dias, Riley Price, Harry Hassett and Preston Riki.

PARRAMATTA EELS

The Eels have confirmed eight players will depart the club at the end of the 2025 season, including Knights’ $13 million man Dylan Brown, who plays his last game for the club against the team he will join on Sunday.

Brown (Knights), Joe Ofahengaue (mid-season to Leigh Leopards), Bryce Cartwright (retired) and Shaun Lane (retired) were already announced earlier in the season.

The other four players are hooker Joey Lussick, prop Wiremu Greig, forward Dan Keir and injury-plagued outside back Haze Dunster.

Brendan Hands’ future is clouded, given he is contracted for 2026 but may be moved on by the club, given they have Ryley Smith and Tallyn Da Silva as their first choice dummyhalf options.

Bailey Simonsson has asked for a release on multiple ocassions, but remains contracted until 2027.

Ryan Matterson may return to the club after his loan stint in England for the start of the 2026 season.

2025 Departing Players

Dylan Brown (Knights)

Joe Ofahengaue (Leigh Leopards)

Bryce Cartwright (retired)

Shaun Lane (retired)

Joey Lussick (unsigned)

Wiremu Greig (unsigned)

Dan Keir (unsigned)

Haze Dunster (unsigned)

MANLY SEA EAGLES

Tommy Talau and Josh Aloiai were among those Manly players farewelled with skipper Daly Cherry-Evans after their win over the Warriors.

The Daily Telegraph reported Aloiai is in talks with the NRL over a potential medical retirement due to a shoulder injury.

Talau broke his thumb against the Warriors and remains unsigned for 2026, while back-up hooker Gordon Gordon Chan Kum Tong is also without a deal next year.

Aaron Schoupp was close to signing with Warrington in the Super League, but his knee rupture against the Warriors means his future is no up in the air.

Meanwhile, off-contract props Siosiua Taukeiaho and Matt Lodge remain in discussions with the club about next season.

2025 Departing Players

Daly Cherry-Evans (Roosters)

Tommy Talau (unsigned)

Josh Aloiai (in discussions to be medically retired)

Gordon Chan Kum Tong (unsigned)

Aaron Schoupp (unsigned)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS

At the conclusion of their 2025 campaign, the Cowboys announced that seven players will depart the club.

2025 Departing Players

Jordan McLean (retirement)

Reece Robson (Roosters)

Tom Duffy (Broncos)

Semi Valemei (Super League)

Emarly Bitungane

Nic Lenaz

Jamal Shibasaki

Given they had a Round 27 bye, the Cowboys were to the first club to bid farewell to those leaving the club.