Western Weekender August 19

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weekender the western Friday, August 19, 2016 • FREE

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Jess does us proud on Olympic stage p.67

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TROY DODDS AND NATHAN TAYLOR

Aussie rock band Dragon hits town p.49 EXTRA TIME Panthers prepare for battle of the big cats in Penrith Centre pull-out

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he relationship between the Penrith Panthers and CEO Corey Payne has ended in tears and a shock resignation. After just four months in the top job, the man described by Phil Gould as a “natural fit” for the Panthers has walked away from the gig “to pursue overseas business opportunities”. But it’s a story nobody is likely to believe. The Western Weekender understands that Payne was essentially told to pack up his desk after a range of issues made his position untenable. The “resignation” story is about as believable as the Tooth Fairy but is designed to protect Payne’s reputation and allow the Panthers to move forward. Panthers Group CEO Brian Fletcher confirmed to the Weekender on Tuesday that he would assume the vacant role left by Payne moving forward. Story continues on » p. 3

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