Gould on verge of poaching another Panthers star

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Phil Gould is connected the verge of poaching different Penrith premiership prima to adhd to his Canterbury kennel.

Gould confirmed to the Sydney Morning Herald helium has enactment a ceremonial connection to weapon centre Stephen Crichton, who earlier this week informed the Panthers helium would leave aft the 2023 season.

Crichton, 22, has already played 76 NRL games and has won the past 2 premierships with Penrith.

He has besides represented Samoa six times, and is considered a aboriginal NSW Blues subordinate successful State of Origin.

"I anticipation it happens. We sent his absorption an authoritative connection yesterday (Wednesday)," Gould told the Herald.

"There's nary confirmation from them astatine this time.

"Stephen is simply a prime young antheral and a ace subordinate who is lone conscionable getting started with his shot career. Stephen would beryllium an plus to immoderate club."

Gould was a long-time shot main astatine Penrith and established the Panthers Academy, done which galore of the existent premiership stars transitioned into nonrecreational football.

Gould has already poached manager Cameron Ciraldo - who worked with galore of the players erstwhile they were younger - arsenic good arsenic premiership stars Matt Burton and Viliame Kikau.

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