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Homecoming for O’Sullivan thanks to new Penrith deal NATHAN TAYLOR
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Sean O’Sullivan is returning to his roots, signing a one-year deal with Penrith. Photo: NRL Photos.
enrith haven’t wasted any time replacing the recently sacked Tyrone May, announcing the signing of young playmaker and local junior Sean O’Sullivan for the 2022 season. The 23-year-old Glenmore Park Brumbies junior returns to the club on a one-year deal following stints with the Sydney Roosters, Brisbane Broncos and New Zealand Warriors between 2018 and 2021. When O’Sullivan last wore Panthers colours in 2016, he captained a Penrith SG Ball side, featuring the likes of Brian To’o and Mitch Kenny, to the premiership and national title. “I’m a Penrith junior who grew up in Glenmore Park dreaming of playing for the Panthers, so I’m very excited to come home,” O’Sullivan said. “The opportunity to learn from the great coaches and quality halves at the club was one I simply couldn’t pass up. I’m going to rip into pre-season and do everything I can to help Panthers achieve success again in 2022.”
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A former Australian Schoolboys and NSW U18s representative, O’Sullivan made his first grade debut in 2018 and has played 22 NRL games. With Nathan Cleary a chance of missing the start of the season following shoulder surgery, along with another busy State of Origin period for Penrith, O’Sullivan will provide much-needed relief when the NRL side is down on troops. “As a local junior who helped bring a national title to Penrith, we’re delighted to have Sean return to the club,” Panthers General Manager Rugby League, Matt Cameron said. “His acquisition provides our NRL squad with vital halves depth ahead of the 2022 season. “We’re confident Sean’s experiences as an NRL playmaker to this point have him well-equipped to fulfil an important role for the Panthers next season.” In other news, the Weekender understands Penrith officials spoke to both Nathan Cleary and Taylan May about their public reactions to Tyrone May’s sacking last week. Both have been warned about their social media use.
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