There's been plenty of talk about Isaah Yeo and a potential Origin jumper this year but the Dubbo junior is paying little attention to all that.
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He has his focus purely on club footy and a potential premiership raid.
Yeo was a standout again on Saturday as the Penrith Panthers crushed Manly and cemented their spot at the top of the NRL ladder.
Staying there and pushing for the club's first premiership since 2003 is the main driver for Yeo and his teammates.
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"Every player's career goal is to represent their state but that's still awhile way," Yeo told the Breakfast with Joel and Jimmy radio program, Origin being played after the final this year.
"We're only halfway through the season and I'm in a position where there's an extreme amount of talent and depth there so I understand I'm a little down that pecking order but obviously I'm trying to put my best foot forward for Penrith and hopefully we are able to realise that goal everyone strives for at the start of November.
"My ultimate goal here is to win a premiership with Penrith and that's the goal."
The former CYMS star added the club has built a strong foundation for the year ahead but expects a tough battle with the Canberra Raiders this coming weekend.
In other Panthers news, Forbes junior Charlie Staines is expected to be out for four weeks after injuring his hamstring while scoring his second try early in the win over Manly.
The Panthers confirmed on Monday the youngster suffered a grade two hamstring injury.
The Panthers meet the Raiders on Saturday night.
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Nick Guthrie
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
