Casey McLean leaves the field with an injury during Penrith's semi final against the Bulldogs.

Casey McLean leaves the field with an injury during Penrith's semi final against the Bulldogs.

Casey McLean leaves the field with an injury during Penrith's semi final against the Bulldogs.

Panthers duo Liam Martin and Casey McLean raised eyebrows when they were forced from the field on Sunday afternoon.

Panthers duo Liam Martin and Casey McLean raised eyebrows when they were forced from the field on Sunday afternoon.

Panthers duo Liam Martin and Casey McLean raised eyebrows when they were forced from the field on Sunday afternoon.

Stephen Crichton could yet play again this season as Phil Gould provided mixed news on the Bulldogs’ injury crisis ahead of their semi-final against...

Casey McLean was “starstruck” during a session with Stephen Crichton at the Panthers a few years ago, but the young gun was simply out of this...

Panthers winger Paul Alamoti bumps off multiple defenders and scores a try in the semi final against the Bulldogs.

Panthers winger Paul Alamoti bumps off multiple defenders and scores a try in the semi final against the Bulldogs.