Panthers Chairman says it’s time to reflect on unprecedented success
Panthers Chairman Peter Graham says now is the time to sit back and reflect on the incredible success of the club over the last four years.
The loss to Brisbane on Sunday was devastating but Graham believes it gives fans and officials an opportunity to take a breath after an unprecedented run of titles.
“I think it’s time now for us to celebrate the magnificent achievement of four Premierships in a row,” he said.
“It’s a real credit to Ivan and the boys. For myself and the fans, I’m incredibly proud of them.”
Graham said we would always look back with pride on this chapter of success, especially those who have been there through the tough times.
“We’re coming up to 60 years and we’ve won six Premierships, but there were some tough years in there,” he said.
“There’s just been this growing sense of confidence and belief in what Penrith can do.
“I went to my first game back in April 1967 and I was just incredibly proud that our town as it was then and now our city not only had its own first grade rugby league team, but everything that comes with that.
“All of that has grown on the back of the great culture the Panthers have instilled. It’s a culture of belief.”
Graham said he was overwhelmed at the way the side fought back from an early season slump to reach the Finals this year.
“To come from last after Round 12 to be in a Preliminary Final was extraordinary,” he said.
“Ivan’s objective has always been the final four and we achieved that again this year.”
Graham encouraged Penrith fans to keep smiling despite the disappointing finish to the 2025 campaign.
“Let’s be proud of what we’ve achieved,” he said.
“Not only four Premierships in a row but be proud of Ivan and our boys this year and what they’ve done.
“We’ve lost so many p Yh layers over the last four years and to turn up and put in the type of performance they have over the last half of the season, we just need to be proud of them.”
