Blues prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard signs huge contract extension with Penrith
NSW AND Australian prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard will stick with Penrith until the end of 2024 after inking a monster new contract with the Panthers.
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REPRESENTATIVE prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard has signed a new long-term NRL deal with Penrith.
The contract extension means the 24-year-old will remain with the Panthers until at least the end of the 2024 season.
“Panthers is the club I’ve always wanted to play for and I’m so thankful to have the opportunity to make a long-term commitment,” Campbell-Gillard said.
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“The fact my future is now secure means I can completely focus on building and improving my game moving forward.
“The club has shown a lot of faith in me with this deal and now it’s up to me to repay that faith with my performances.
“There is so much young talent coming through the ranks here at Panthers. It’s going to be very exciting over the next few years and I can’t wait to be a part of it.”
Campbell-Gillard made his NRL debut with the Panthers in 2015 and has played 83 first grade matches.
He has made his debuts for New South Wales and Australia in the last 12 months.
“Reagan Campbell-Gillard is a tremendous story for our club,” said Panthers general manager Phil Gould.
“He is a local junior who has come through the Panthers development pathways and is now playing the game at the very highest level for NSW and Australia.
“The club is delighted that Reagan has made such a significant commitment to Panthers.
“He is developing outstanding leadership qualities and will be a source of inspiration for all youngsters in the Panthers system.
“We are blessed to have him in our club.”
The club also announced fellow bookend Kaide Ellis has signed a fresh two- year contract that will keep him at the foot of the mountains until the end of 2020.