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Penrith Panthers Legend John Farragher Dies at 68

11/2/2025

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John Farragher, former Penrith Panthers prop, died November 2, 2025, at 68 from cardiac arrest.
He debuted with the Panthers in 1978 and became quadriplegic after a neck injury in his seventh game.
Peter Graham and Bel Leonard praised his warmth as the Panthers established the John Farragher Award for Courage and Determination, and Farragher received the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2016.

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John Farragher, former Penrith Panthers prop, died November 2, 2025, at 68 from cardiac arrest.
He debuted with the Panthers in 1978 and became quadriplegic after a neck injury in his seventh game.
Peter Graham and Bel Leonard praised his warmth as the Panthers established the John Farragher Award for Courage and Determination, and Farragher received the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2016.