Penrith Panthers has issued the following statement in regards to Brent Naden:
“Following the 2020 NRL Grand Final, Brent Naden approached the club and disclosed a number of personal issues he wished to address.
“As a result, Brent is currently undertaking a voluntary rehabilitation program in a private Sydney facility.
“Brent, his family, his management and the club kindly ask the media to respect his privacy and will be making no further comment at this time.”