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Half-back Schneider joined KR midway through last season on a short-term deal following his departure from Canberra Raiders, and would go on to score three tries in 12 appearances.

More notable though was his eye for a drop goal, enjoying a stunning debut in Super League as he scored a try but also kicked a one-pointer in golden point extra time away at Headingley against Leeds Rhinos to seal a win for Willie Peters’ side

At the same venue in the Challenge Cup semi-final a week later, he then repeated the heroics, kicking the drop goal which took the Robins to Wembley with a dramatic victory against Wigan Warriors.

Unfortunately for Peters’ side, Schneider couldn’t repeat the feat under the arch as they again went to golden point, with Lance Todd Trophy winner Lachlan Lam slotting home the one-pointer which won silverware for Leigh Leopards in August.

Penrith Panthers confirm 2024 squad including Brad Schneider, Nathan Cleary & Jarome Luai
Of the 31 alongside Schneider in the Panthers’ ranks next year, there are four – Isaiah Iongi, Luke Sommerton, Preston Riki & Ryley Price – who come from the club’s development phase.

Other notable names include co-captain Nathan Cleary, who scooped the Clive Churchill Medal for a Man of the Match showing in Penrith’s Grand Final win over Brisbane Broncos at the beginning of last month.

It’s the second time that the 25-year-old has scooped the accolade, also winning it in 2021, with father Ivan Cleary the club’s head coach. They have now completed a three-peat of Grand Final triumphs.