Sam Skinner returns to Flinders University Stadium.

The Panthers are delighted to welcome home Sam Skinner who will return to Noarlunga for the 2023 Hostplus SANFL League Season. 

Skinner played 21 games for the Panthers in 2021 before he was selected as a delisted free agent by the Port Adelaide Football Club.

He played 2 AFL games for the Power and 15 games for the Power Reserves where Skinner averaged 6 intercept marks per game in 2022. 

Skinner, who took out the League trademark award in 2021 said that he is really excited to return to the Panthers in 2023. 

"Really excited to get back home to the panthers for 2023!" Said Sam Skinner 

"Can’t wait to get back amongst the club and hopefully take it a couple of steps further this time, compared to 2021"

"Really looking forward to being part of the group again. The team has great potential and solid culture that I can’t wait to be a part of again"

- Sam Skinner

Skinner averaged 14 disposals and 8 contested possessions with the Panthers in 2021, and Senior Coach Jarrad Wright is excited to have Skinner back in the blue and white for 2023.

"It's really fantastic to see Sam Return to Noarlunga" said Senior Coach Jarrad Wright. 

"He was a key part to our deep finals run in 2021 and will seamlessly slot back into the side"  

"As we know first hand, he is strong overhead, competes well on the ground and can provide us with plenty of options"

"We're excited to welcome both Sam and his fiancé Charlotte back to the Panthers family"