The Penrith Panthers have reportedly made enquiries about signing former QLD Maroons utility Moses Mbye as coverage in the halves after he last played in the NRL in 2023.
Aged 31, Mbye hasn't been seen on theย NRL field since the middle of the 2023 season, but that could soon change. It seems that the utility has gained attraction from at least one club, which has now been named.
After rumours emerged over the weekend and on Monday linking Mbye with a return to the NRL, Peter Lang fromย The Western Weekenderย has revealed that the Penrith Panthers have since made enquiries to bring him to the club as extra cover for Nathan Cleary.
It was previously reported that a Sydney club had asked the utility about a potential return to the NRLย next season despite him still being contracted with St Helens for 2025.
The Panthers have one spot remaining on their Top 30 roster for next season, and Mbye is no stranger to Ivan Cleary, having previously played under him during his time at the Wests Tigers.
MBYE A PANTHER?
Thereโs speculation that Moses Mbye could be on his way back to the NRL from the UK Super League.
Iโve heard from a source that Penrith have made enquires about bringing Mbye to the Panthers as extra cover for Nathan Cleary.
Mbye had a short stint under Ivan atโฆ pic.twitter.com/5KObj6rk5W— Peter Lang (@PeterVLang) November 18, 2024
Before being released by theย St George Illawarra Dragons, he totalled 194 matches in theย NRLย for the Dragons,ย Wests Tigersย andย Canterbury Bulldogs, with whom he started his career.
A member of the 2013 Junior Kangaroos, he also played all three matches for theย QLD Maroonsย in the 2019 State of Origin series and made one appearance for the Prime Minister's XIII in 2016 and World All Stars team in 2017.
The surprising news means he likely has an 'NRLย get-out clause' in his contract with St Helens, or the team will need to pay a significant transfer fee to secure his services, as his overseas deal has 12 more months to run.
In 35ย Super Leagueย matches, he has scored 21 points and shown that he still has what it takes to play in the Australian competition.
Penrith Panthers Best 17 and Squad for 2025
1.ย Dylan Edwards
2.ย Brian To'o
3.ย Paul Alamoti
4.ย Izack Tago
5.ย Casey McLean
6.ย Blaize Talagi
7.ย Nathan Cleary
8.ย Moses Leota
9.ย Mitch Kenny
10.ย Liam Martin
11.ย Isaiah Papali'i
12.ย Scott Sorensen
13.ย Isaah Yeo
Interchange
14.ย Daine Laurie
15.ย Liam Henry
16.ย Luke Garner
17.ย Lindsay Smith
Rest of squad
18.ย Jesse McLean
19.ย Riley Price
20.ย Preston Riki
21.ย Soni Luke
22.ย Harrison Hassett
23.ย Asu Kepaoa
24.ย Mavrik Geyer
25.ย Brad Schneider
26.ย Luke Sommerton
27.ย Luron Patea
28.ย Jack Cole
29. Matthew Eisenhuth (rumoured but not confirmed)
30. No player signed.
2025 development list
1.ย Billy Scott
2.ย Trent Toelau
3.ย David Fale
4. John Sagaga
