LEIGH LEOPARDS have released Australian prop Aaron Pene from the remainder of his contract. The 30-year-old joined Leigh midway through the 2024 season on a two-and-a-half-year deal from Melbourne Storm and registered 14 appearances in their charge to the play-off semi-finals. “Leigh Leopards would like to thank Aaron for his time with the club and wish him well for the future,” said the club. Pene’s departure opens up an overseas quota spot, should Leigh wish to recruit a new addition in the next three weeks before the transfer deadline. The Leopards have won five of their last six matches to surge into the play-off places.