Liam Martin has been named to make his first appearance for Penrith this season ahead of Friday nightโs clash against the Roosters.
A calf injury had delayed Martinโs start to the new NRL season, with the four-time Premiership winner missing the opening two matches against the Broncos and Sharks.
Martin has been named in the starting side, with Luke Garner relegated to the bench.
Meantime, Freddy Lussick will take the number 14 spot vacated by Jack Cogger who has been ruled out under concussion protocols
Penrith is coming off a big win over Cronulla last weekend while the Roosters won their first game of the season against Souths last Friday night.
With Martinโs return, the Panthers are close to full-strength but remain without Liam Henry who is expected to return from injury at some point in the next few weeks.
Izack Tago remains on the extended bench, and it appears he will again miss the opportunity to play his 100th NRL game.
Fridayโs game begins at 6pm.
Troy Dodds is the Weekender’s Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.
