LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Penrith Panthers icon Greg Alexander was caught off guard by James Fisher-Harris' sudden departure, but he remains optimistic about the NRL powerhouse's future.
The news of Fisher-Harris' move back to New Zealand to join the Warriors came as a shock, with the Panthers granting him a compassionate release despite having two years left on his contract.
The Kiwi skipper and 2023 Golden Boot recipient has inked a four-year deal with the Warriors, set to finish the current season with the reigning premiers before heading across the Tasman.
In a surprising turn of events, Fisher-Harris approached the Panthers this week about his desire to leave.
Alexander, a Panthers legend and current board member, described the situation as coming "out of the blue," but the club ultimately decided not to block his transfer.
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