Leigh Leopards Embark on Roster Overhaul Ahead of 2025 Season
June 15, 2024 | Rugby League World
As the Leigh Leopards gear up for the 2025 rugby league season, the club is undergoing a significant roster reshuffling. With several high-profile departures expected or already announced, the Leopards are transitioning into the next phase of their return to the Super League competition.
The departures were kickstarted by John Asiata’s move to Hull FC, while Tom Amone and Kai O’Donnell will be returning to the NRL, joining the Canterbury Bulldogs and the North Queensland Cowboys, respectively. Additionally, experienced players such as Zak Hardaker and Oliver Holmes are also set to leave the club during the offseason.
“This period of transition presents an exciting opportunity for Leigh fans, as the club is poised to announce a number of new signings.”
However, this period of transition presents an exciting opportunity for Leigh fans, as the club is poised to announce a number of new signings. Owner Derek Beaumont has pledged to utilize the full salary cap, including marquee spots, for the 2025 season. Just yesterday, news broke that the Leopards are close to securing the signature of NRL flyer David Armstrong, and another major deal is expected to be confirmed imminently.
In a recent social media post, the Leopards hinted at the signing of Aaron Pene, with the club’s X (formerly Twitter) page featuring a graphic that reads, “The Pene is mightier than the sword.” This suggests that the move for Pene is all but finalized, and an official announcement is anticipated in the near future.
Pene’s arrival will bolster the Leopards’ pack, providing much-needed size and power to fill the void left by Amone’s departure next year. The 25-year-old has enjoyed successful stints with the Melbourne Storm and the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL, making his debut in the 2019 season. He was recently granted an immediate release from his contract with the Storm to pursue an opportunity with a Super League club.
As the Leigh Leopards embark on this roster overhaul, rugby league enthusiasts can look forward to the club’s evolving lineup and the prospect of new signings that will shape their campaign for the 2025 season and beyond.
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