Inside the remarkable rise of Tom Jenkins, Penrith's most unlikely success story

Inside Tom Jenkins’ dream return to Penrith

Tom Jenkins was squeezed out of the Panthers system and then gave up everything in Newcastle to return home with his playing future completely up in the air.

Inside the remarkable rise of Tom Jenkins, Penrith's most unlikely success story

When Tom Jenkins came back to Penrith, he was on the NRL scrap heap and had no promises or guarantees. Now, after an unlikely return in an unlikely position, he's making up for lost time.

Gamble pays off in Jenkins' unlikely Penrith return

Penrith back Tom Jenkins has gone from training with St Mary's in third-grade Ron Massey Cup to playing for the four-time premiers Penrith inside six months.