Panthers deny Peachey exit
PENRITH coach Anthony Griffin has allayed concerns Tyrone Peachey could be headed to the Gold Coast, declaring the versatile star is key to the Panthers’ upcoming NRL season.
Peachey has recently been linked with a move to the Titans despite having a further two years left on an extension announced back in 2016. The 26-year-old’s management is reported to have already initiated talks with the Titans, coached by former Panthers assistant Garth Brennan.
Brennan this week denied the club had held talks with Peachey, citing contract rules that prevent clubs from negotiating with players who have more than one year left on their deal.
Griffin yesterday also denied any knowledge of discussions involving Peachey’s possible exit, and is adamant the former Cronulla player is critical to Penrith’s 2018 aspirations.
“He’s been great for us the last couple of years. I haven’t heard anything about (a release) though,” Griffin told AAP.