Panthers release Jamal Idris

Panthers Executive General Manager Phil Gould AM today announced Jamal Idris has been released from the final year of his contract with the club.

This decision comes as a result of a request from Idris, who has decided to take a break from the game to contemplate his future.

"Jamal has been wonderful for our club. He played an integral role in the Panthers' run towards a top four finish in 2014," Mr Gould said.

"He was an extremely popular player with our members and his work off the field with the community and junior league programs has been nothing short of outstanding.

"Injury and personal issues restricted his playing time last season and I totally understand the reasons behind his request for this release.

"In top form, Jamal is a State of Origin quality player. I hope that he can find a way to rekindle his motivation for the game and return at some stage in the future."

Idris said he made the decision after an extended period of consideration.

"I love the game of rugby league but just at the moment I need to take some time away," he said.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Panthers but I did not want to continue playing if I couldn’t guarantee giving them 100 per cent.

"I thank them for their understanding at this time."

"LB or anybody that want's to put Eric Grothe Senior in a bracket for the wing spot with Luke Burt, the credability goes straight out of the window. The most embarrassed with that comparison would be Burtie himself......obviously you have no…"

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ParraPastizzi November 2, 2015 at 10:27am

BA to the rescue
Ricky November 2, 2015 at 10:30am

Looks like Bellamy will get his man after all.
Gower Power November 2, 2015 at 10:31am

You could almost feel it coming... the way he was so adamant that he was staying...
BiG G November 2, 2015 at 10:31am

Coming to the Eels?? That would be great! Doubt it though

I think Melbourne will sign though
- colin hussey > BiG G November 2, 2015 at 10:34am
  
  Which game would he play in & look good in a full season?
  
  Heard of many 50% players in clubs but I think that sadly Jamal rates in the 10%class. Sad though, as he has so much power & speed a potentially top player.
RIDER November 2, 2015 at 10:37am

They are saying hes retiring. Not going to another club.
- colin hussey > RIDER November 2, 2015 at 10:41am
  
  AAAARRRRHHH N0! The report has it that Idris has been released from the last year of his contract & wants to take a break to contemplate his future!!!! that's not doing anything until he decides to do something, if he decides at all & its not too hard to make that decision.
chris November 2, 2015 at 10:43am

He Never liked playing rugby league has always thought as it as a job not something he has a passion for.also had feelers not long ago about having a go at nfl.
- fishbulb > chris November 2, 2015 at 10:47am
  
  Maybe he should join Shinobi then.
- Yobz > chris November 2, 2015 at 1:32pm
  
  Lol exactly what I thought Fishbulb!