Penrith Panthers nab Mark Geyer’s son, Mavrik Geyer, on development contract

He sports a surname famous at two NRL clubs. And both were interested in signing him. So which did this talented teenage son of a rugby league gun opt for?

Storm winger Marcus Bai is wrapped up by Penrith forwards Mark Geyer (top) and Nigel Gaffey.

It’s official. The Penrith Panthers have got their man - well, teenager at least.

Mark Geyer’s son, Mavrik Geyer, has been signed on a development contract.

The Panthers have confirmed local junior Mavrik Geyer, a talented back rower or prop, has officially committed to the club in the form of a two-year NRL development deal from 2022.

Father Mark Geyer is a club legend with Mavrik’s uncle Matt a star at Melbourne Storm in his heyday.

Melbourne Storm were apparently also interested in signing the youngster who was a star of the recent Jersey Flegg.

His cousin Cole, the son of Matt Geyer, will be at Storm next season.

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