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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/panthers-attempt-to-squeeze-out-dylan-edwards-20190508-p51la8.html
Dylan Edwards is set to be the first casualty of Penrith’s horror start to the season, with the club attempting to offload the unwanted fullback in a move that could result in him becoming North Queensland’s fallback option for Valentine Holmes.
Edwards, contracted to the Panthers until the end of 2021, began the year as the club’s first-choice No.1. It was a huge show of confidence given the club also had the Kiwis custodian and captain Dallin Watene-Zelezniak on its books.
However, Edwards has fallen out of favour in what has been a difficult start to the season. The 23-year-old was incorrectly identified as being involved in the Panthers’ sex video saga, a drama that took a toll on his young family. He has spoken publicly about the collateral damage the case of mistaken identity has caused and those close to him believe it has also affected his on-field form.
After starting at fullback in the opening four rounds, he was shifted to the wing before being dropped altogether to reserve grade. With Caleb Aitkens now coach Ivan Cleary’s preferred fullback, the Panthers are allowing Edwards to explore his options despite him having more than two-and-a-half years to run on his contract.
To his credit, Edwards is attempting to make the best of a difficult situation. He was handed the captaincy of Penrith’s Canterbury Cup team following his demotion last week and was named man of the match in the upset victory over the previously undefeated Mounties side.
“It was a good win on the weekend, we had few boys out,” Edwards told the Panthers website.
“Everyone who showed up on the day just turned up and did their job and really competed for the 80. We were lucky to get away with the win.”
With several regulars unavailable - including Hame Sele, Tyrell Fuimaono and Jarome Luai - Edwards was named captain.
“That was good, I didn’t mind the job,” he said.
“The regular leaders were out of the game, so the guys told me I would be captain.
“I just tried to lead the boys out and hope for a good result. That’s what we got.
“There were a couple of boys, as I walked into the sheds, I hadn’t seen them before and had to introduce myself.
“It was pretty funny, about an hour before kick-off and you are meeting blokes for the first time.”
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Wouldn't be a bad buy in all honesty, and Panthers would be paying part of his wages for a few years.
Change of scenery and put him alongside fellow ex Panthers in CHN and Crichton. Who knows... could be a good pickup at a cheap price.
Dylan Edwards is set to be the first casualty of Penrith’s horror start to the season, with the club attempting to offload the unwanted fullback in a move that could result in him becoming North Queensland’s fallback option for Valentine Holmes.
Edwards, contracted to the Panthers until the end of 2021, began the year as the club’s first-choice No.1. It was a huge show of confidence given the club also had the Kiwis custodian and captain Dallin Watene-Zelezniak on its books.
However, Edwards has fallen out of favour in what has been a difficult start to the season. The 23-year-old was incorrectly identified as being involved in the Panthers’ sex video saga, a drama that took a toll on his young family. He has spoken publicly about the collateral damage the case of mistaken identity has caused and those close to him believe it has also affected his on-field form.
After starting at fullback in the opening four rounds, he was shifted to the wing before being dropped altogether to reserve grade. With Caleb Aitkens now coach Ivan Cleary’s preferred fullback, the Panthers are allowing Edwards to explore his options despite him having more than two-and-a-half years to run on his contract.
To his credit, Edwards is attempting to make the best of a difficult situation. He was handed the captaincy of Penrith’s Canterbury Cup team following his demotion last week and was named man of the match in the upset victory over the previously undefeated Mounties side.
“It was a good win on the weekend, we had few boys out,” Edwards told the Panthers website.
“Everyone who showed up on the day just turned up and did their job and really competed for the 80. We were lucky to get away with the win.”
With several regulars unavailable - including Hame Sele, Tyrell Fuimaono and Jarome Luai - Edwards was named captain.
“That was good, I didn’t mind the job,” he said.
“The regular leaders were out of the game, so the guys told me I would be captain.
“I just tried to lead the boys out and hope for a good result. That’s what we got.
“There were a couple of boys, as I walked into the sheds, I hadn’t seen them before and had to introduce myself.
“It was pretty funny, about an hour before kick-off and you are meeting blokes for the first time.”
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Wouldn't be a bad buy in all honesty, and Panthers would be paying part of his wages for a few years.
Change of scenery and put him alongside fellow ex Panthers in CHN and Crichton. Who knows... could be a good pickup at a cheap price.
