2024 Penrith District RL Season Preview: Team Profiles and Predictions
The Penrith District RL season is set to kick off in April, and with plenty of changes in the top grade, fans are eagerly anticipating the action-packed 2024 season. The new nine-team competition promises to be hotly contested over 18 rounds, leading up to the top five teams battling it out in August for a shot at the title.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the teams competing this season:
**BROTHERS**
– **Captain:** TBA
– **Coach:** Damien Lane
– **Home ground:** Parker Street Reserve
– **Major new signings:** Kaylan Murray, Brendan Randall, John Hanson
– **Departures:** Dylan Hodson, Raymond Mikaele
– **Players to watch:** Kaylan Murray, Brendan Randall, Isaac Petrus
– **Surprise packet:** Tyren Ryan
– **Why they will be competitive:** Brothers offer a genuine pathway to higher grades and are filled with aspiring young talent.
**EMU PLAINS**
– **Captain:** Thomas Romer
– **Coach:** Darren Bell
– **Home ground:** Leonay Oval
– **Major new signings:** Blake McDermott, Isaac Thompson, Cameron Williams, Ryan Jervis
– **Departures:** Sam McKendry, Ryan Eisenhuth, Jake Stig, James Riik
– **Players to watch:** Isaac Thompson, Cameron Williams, Beau Ferguson, Ryan Jervis
– **Surprise packet:** Albert Harland
– **Why they will be competitive:** Despite losing key players, Emu Plains have made astute signings and are aiming to go back-to-back as reigning premiers.
**CAMBRIDGE PARK**
– **Captain:** Will Broadhead
– **Coach:** Aaron Mallett
– **Home ground:** Allsopp Patterson Oval
– **Major new signings:** Reece Lipowicz
– **Departures:** Nil
– **Players to watch:** Marli Sini, Rhys Falconer, Lachlan Crossley
– **Surprise packet:** Cameron Keene
– **Why they will be competitive:** Just missed out on finals last season and boast a young side with plenty of potential.
With the season just around the corner, fans can expect thrilling matches, fierce competition, and plenty of surprises as these teams battle it out for glory on the field. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the Penrith District RL season unfolds.