LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Penrith Panthers have announced that Isaiah Papali'i and Mavrik Geyer have both been added to the injured list due to MCL injuries.
According to zerotackle.com, Papali'i was excluded from Penrith's lineup for the upcoming match against the Newcastle Knights in Bathurst, while Geyer was also not selected amid a number of players being called up for the State of Origin, rendering them unavailable for this weekend's game.
The Panthers confirmed that both players will be sidelined for two to three weeks, which means they could return either in Round 14 against the Wests Tigers on June 8 or following their Round 15 bye when they are set to face the Warriors in New Zealand.
Coach Ivan Cleary has indicated that he will not be taking any of his Origin players to New Zealand, considering it a short turnaround from Game 2 of the Origin series, which takes place in Perth.
The Panthers are keen for both Papali'i and Geyer to be fit for the clash against the Warriors, highlighting the importance of their contributions.