Panthers forward departs club, joins new NRL club

The Penrith Panthers have confirmed that forward Ativalu Lisati will leave the club with immediate effect to pursue a new opportunity with the NRL side.The 23-year-old has been a key member of the club’s NSW Cup squad over the past three seasons, making 39 appearances in the first or second row.Before joining the Panthers, he graduated from Ipswich State High School and moved from New Zealand in 2019 to pursue his dream of playing rugby league.He will join the Melbourne Storm when he leaves the club and the club confirms he will have his first training session this week.”Valu has been a great player for our club over the past few years and has had a positive impact on those around him,” said Panthers Rugby League CEO Matt Cameron.”On behalf of all Panthers, I would like to thank Valu for his service and wish him all the best in the future.”Penrith Panthers have confirmed that forward Ativalu Lisati will leave the club with immediate effect to pursue a new opportunity with the NRL side.The 23-year-old has been a key member of the club’s NSW Cup squad over the past three seasons, making 39 appearances in the first or second row.Before joining the Panthers, he graduated from Ipswich State High School and moved from New Zealand in 2019 to pursue his dream of playing rugby league.He will join the Melbourne Storm when he leaves the club and the club confirms he will have his first training session this week.Ativalu Lisati has been a great player for our club over the last few years and has had a positive impact on those around him,” said Panthers Rugby League CEO Matt Cameron..