Penrith Panthers: ABST2024 Winners

“We are extremely proud to have been named Australasia’s Best Sporting Team once again,” Panthers Rugby League CEO Matt Cameron said. This continued success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire club – including the players, staff, board and members. I’d like to pay tribute to our head coach Ivan Cleary, whose exceptional leadership continues to guide us to new heights, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. This success is a result of careful planning, strategic development, and the patience shown by our senior leadership. It's essential that we stay focused and keep pushing forward.”

The club nominated the Panthers Foundation to receive an A$10,000 grant in recognition of their success. “The Panthers Foundation's aim is to be a source of community pride and something that our fans and members resonate with and endeavour to be a part of. We will achieve our goal by having a positive and lasting impact on the members of our community through inclusive education, local community and participation opportunities. We are extremely delighted and grateful to be the beneficiaries of this grant – support like this is how we can continue to achieve our goals and impact more people in our community.” Peter Graham, Panthers Foundation Chairman.

GAIN LINE is grateful to Sydney-based actuary, Douglas Isles, who has generously donated this year’s prize of $10,000 to the charity of the winning team’s choice. Douglas noted “I love people, numbers, and sport, and having been introduced to GAIN LINE’s work, have learned so much more about the role of cohesion on success both on the field and in business.  It’s great to help support a cause like the Panthers Foundation which does so much good work in the community”.

GM of Sport at GAIN LINE, Simon Strachan has highlighted that “The Panthers are a benchmark club when it comes to long-term success. We as a business often use them as an example how to achieve on-field success when we are working with organisations in Australia and abroad, in fact there are some sporting teams that actively use the Panthers as a model for their own development and pathway structures”.

Top 3 Team by Sport

Top 25:

• 13 Men’s / 12 Women’s teams.

• 17 Unique Competition.

• 9 Unique Sports.

• 13 Individual 2024 season competition winners.

Total Ranking:

• 202 qualifying teams from a total of 245.

• 125 men’s, 104 womens and 16 open teams.

• 23 Unique Competition.

• 12 Unique Sports.