The Panthers ended Magic Round in style, after what was shaping up to be an extremely challenging task, the boys walk away with a massive two points against the Broncos at Suncorp, with a 32-8 win.   Some new stars emerge, and some familiar faces return to continue torturing an old foe and spoiling the party during a historic milestone game.   This season has been pretty tough to watch so far, but I can't look away!

2025 is bringing some new plot twists and storylines for the Panthers, who have now dropped their 4th straight game after losing 22-18 to the Cowboys at Commbank Stadium.   Still some positives to touch on, as the Panthers honoured one of the all-time greats in Isaah Yeo who played his 250th game for the club. Some more injury clouds coming out of this one, and another quick turnaround ahead as the team will head to Brisbane to take on the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium next week.

This week we recap what was a gutsy effort in Melbourne without Panthers captain Nathan Cleary who came off early with a head knock. We also dive deeper into the quick ascension of youngsters like Paul Alamoti & Liam Henry who have been thriving in the Penrith system. Later on, Sam loses his mind and starts pondering a DCE / Cleary halves pairing, before it was clearly time to wrap up the pod! Socials: IG: @fiveyearplanpod | @sm_patching

This week we look ahead to a grand final rematch with the Melbourne Storm. A tough week ahead for the Penrith Panthers, with a short turnaround road trip on the cards, while Melbourne will be fresh and rested coming off a bye week in round 2.   Socials: IG @ fiveyearplanpod | @sm_patching

A very tired, very confused, and very sweaty recap of the Panthers round 2 loss against the Roosters. A game to forget, but we've seen similar games make big impacts on the team in years past, here's hoping it's more of the same in 2025.   Onto round 3 vs Melbourne, in Melbourne, against a rested Melbourne, on a short turnaround. Yikes.   Socials: @fiveyearplanpod | @sm_patching

In our first full episode for 2025, we're joined by Panthers legend Mark 'MG' Geyer as we recap the round 1 win in Las Vegas, before looking ahead to Penrith's matchup with the Roosters, and the rest of the year ahead as the quest for 5 in a row hits full stride!   Socials:   IG: @fiveyearplanpod X: @fiveyearplanpod Sam: @sm_patching MG: @markmggeyer

In this debut episode of The Five Year Plan, host Sam Patching—lifelong Penrith supporter and third-generation diehard—sets the stage for what’s to come. Sam dives into the incredible journey of the Panthers’ dynasty, reflecting on the team’s unprecedented run of success, the leadership behind it, and the players who’ve stepped up, as well as those we’ve lost along the way.