𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐑𝐋 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐧, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐲’𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠…… 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞

Penrith Panthers head coach Ivan Cleary has reportedly reacted with surprise and concern following a new NRL-related report attributed to former Panthers coach Anthony Griffin, now the head coach of Eastwood Rugby’s First Grade team.

According to sources close to the situation, the report references past decisions and internal standards during Griffin’s tenure at Penrith, sparking renewed discussion within rugby league circles. While the full contents of the report have not been officially released, it is understood to touch on coaching philosophies, player development pathways, and long-term club culture—areas that remain central to Penrith’s ongoing success.

Cleary, who has overseen one of the most dominant eras in the Panthers’ history, is said to have acknowledged the report while emphasizing that the club remains focused on its current objectives and on-field performance. Insiders suggest Cleary views the comments as part of broader historical reflection rather than an immediate issue for the club.

Anthony Griffin, who coached the Panthers from 2016 to 2018, has since transitioned to rugby union, taking charge of Eastwood Rugby’s First Grade side. His continued involvement in elite coaching has kept his views relevant across both codes.

The Panthers have not issued an official statement, but the development has generated strong reactions among fans and analysts, with many debating the impact of former leadership on the club’s present-day dominance.

More details are expected to emerge as the story develops.