𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐖𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑:𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫……… 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 ⬇️⬇️⬇️

𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐖𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑: Former Panthers Coach Returns to Support the Club
In a moment that has excited fans and brought a wave of nostalgia across the rugby league community, former legendary head coach Anthony Griffin has officially returned to the environment of the Penrith Panthers.
The respected coach was warmly welcomed by the club’s current head coach, Ivan Cleary, during a recent visit that quickly became a major talking point among supporters and players alike.
Griffin, who previously guided the Panthers during a crucial period in the club’s development, spoke openly during an interview about the purpose of his return. According to him, the visit is more than just a reunion—it is part of a mission to support the club’s ongoing success and provide guidance to the current coaching setup.
“I’ve always had a strong connection with this club,” Griffin said. “The Panthers gave me some of the most memorable years of my coaching career. Being back here and working alongside Ivan to support the team in any way I can is something I’m really proud of.”
Cleary also expressed his appreciation for Griffin’s presence around the squad, highlighting the experience and knowledge he brings to the club environment.
“Anthony has been part of the Panthers’ journey for many years,” Cleary said. “His understanding of the club, the culture, and the game itself is invaluable. Having him around to share insights with the coaching staff and players can only help us continue moving forward.”
Sources close to the club suggest that Griffin’s role will involve offering mentorship, assisting with strategic planning, and occasionally working with younger players and staff members. His return is seen as a way of strengthening the club’s internal leadership and reinforcing the culture that has helped the Panthers remain one of the most competitive teams in the competition.
Fans have reacted enthusiastically to the news, with many taking to social media to welcome Griffin back and thank him for his past contributions. For long-time supporters, seeing a respected former coach reconnect with the club symbolizes unity and continuity within the Panthers family.
While Griffin made it clear that he is not returning in a full-time coaching capacity, his presence is expected to provide valuable support to Cleary and the current squad as they continue their campaign.
For the Panthers community, the message is simple: once a Panther, always a Panther. And with Griffin back around the club, even in a supportive role, the future looks even brighter.