Talented half Jack Cole may soon be on the move from the Panthers as limited first-grade opportunities prompt him to explore a starting position elsewhere.
Currently overshadowed by established players Blaize Talagi and Nathan Cleary, the NewsWire suggests that Cole's exit from the Panthers might be imminent.
"I don't know yet. It's still early days, obviously being round five. Hopefully I get a bit more clarity maybe over the next month or two," Cole shared with the NewsWire.
"Enjoying my footy and just focusing on my footy is going to help that cause. So I'm not really trying to worry about too much else really. Just trying to knuckle down and get better. And then obviously that will create more interest."
"I love it at Penrith and we'll just see what happens. I've got to go where the best opportunity is, because at the end of the day, it is a business. So I've got to keep knuckling down, enjoying footy and whatever happens will happen."
A product of the Panthers' robust pathways system, which extends into country NSW, Cole hails from the rural town of Orange.
This same system has previously nurtured talents like Isaah Yeo and Matt Burton, who emerged in Panthers colors from the 'Golden West'.
Since making his debut in 2022, Cole has proven to be a valuable utility and depth player, stepping in during Origin periods with notable success.
However, with fierce competition from Cleary and Talagi, rival NRL teams are likely keeping a close eye on Cole as they seek to secure a key half.