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Greg Prichard

Greg Prichard is a Senior Sports Reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald

Ten game-changing minutes ... Michael Jennings is sin-binned for joining a melee fist-first in the 20th minute.

Fighting charge adds to cloud over Jennings' future with Panthers

Greg Prichard UNCERTAINTY over the future of Michael Jennings at Penrith is likely to remain now that he won't play at any level again until Origin II at ANZ Stadium on June 13.

Fittler says Thurston will be in fine fettle for years to come

Greg Prichard BRAD Fittler, as good a judge of a five-eighth as there is, says Johnathan Thurston is changing the way five-eighths play and is an even better player in that position than he was as a halfback.

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Cleary making his presence felt at foot of the mountains as his troops do the same to the premiers

Greg Prichard Phil Gould, the boss of everything at Penrith, didn't bring Ivan Cleary to the club to place the cones at training and mix the Gatorade.

Lewis not sold on taking back Penrith captaincy

Michael Chammas, Greg Prichard There is no guarantee Luke Lewis will accept the Penrith captaincy back once his State of Origin commitments with NSW are over.

Lewis wants to lead again, but Penrith captaincy can take back seat if needed

Greg Prichard LUKE LEWIS has decided he wants the Penrith captaincy back when the State of Origin series is over - but won't have any problem if Kevin Kingston remains in charge.

Fa'aoso signs with Storm but could fly off to Manly

Greg Prichard RICHIE FA'AOSO could end up playing for three NRL clubs within 12 months after signing for Melbourne yesterday.

Maguire keeps quiet on premiership charge, so it's left for Bennett to praise Souths' title form

Greg Prichard South Sydney coach Michael Maguire would not admit to it if the Rabbitohs won the competition.

Pick a club, talk about cash later, Lewis told

Greg Prichard and Sam Hall THE manager of Luke Lewis has instructed the NSW and Australian forward to decide which clubs he would be interested in playing for as the process to find the representative star a new home speeds up.

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Lewis on cusp of deciding new club

Greg Prichard A new deal for in-demand Penrith star Luke Lewis could be finalised by Wednesday, his manager Greg Willett says.

Lewis wants new club to help set up a life after football

Greg Prichard A NEW deal for in-demand Penrith star Luke Lewis could be finalised by Wednesday, says his manager Greg Willett.

Sharks still in the dark over Lewis

Greg Prichard Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan said last night that, as far as he was aware, Luke Lewis still hadn't made a decision on which club he would play for next season.

Chocolate milk soldiers: Gould likes flavour of team's sponsorship deal

Greg Prichard PENRITH boss Phil Gould says the club's announcement of a new major sponsor serves as proof the direction the revamped club has chosen to take is the right one.

Early signs good for Bennett and Cleary as troops fall into line

Greg Prichard However long it takes for Wayne Bennett to get Newcastle to play the way he wants and start challenging for a premiership, it is bound to happen.

This is what trials are for: Kearney says Eels centre spot is wide open

Greg Prichard ESI TONGA could find himself playing alongside his representative star brother, Willie, in the premiership opener if he can come up with a big game for Parramatta against Penrith in Friday's trial at...