18 Facts About Matt Eisenhuth

Matt Eisenhuth was born on 20 August 1992 and is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a lock for the Penrith Panthers in the NRL.

Matt Eisenhuth previously played for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League.

Matt Eisenhuth played his junior rugby league for the Wentworthville Magpies, before being signed by the Parramatta Eels.

From 2010 to 2012, Eisenhuth played for the Parramatta Eels' NYC team.

In 2014, Matt Eisenhuth overcame fears that he might not play football again, after having a tumour found in his knee.

Matt Eisenhuth had the tumour cut out, with the hole filled up with bone cement.

In round 15, Matt Eisenhuth made his NRL debut for the Tigers against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, and played every remaining game of the season in first grade.

Towards the end of the season, Matt Eisenhuth was a described as a player who embodies, "what it means to be a tireless worker".

Matt Eisenhuth scored 2 tries and played in all 24 of the Wests Tigers games for the season.

Matt Eisenhuth played 21 games for Wests in the 2019 NRL season as the club finished ninth and missed out on the finals.

Matt Eisenhuth played 19 games for Penrith in the 2021 NRL season and featured in the clubs qualifying final loss to South Sydney.

Matt Eisenhuth played 16 games for Penrith in the 2022 NRL season.

On 2 October 2022, Matt Eisenhuth played for Penrith in their NRL State Championship victory over Norths Devils.

Matt Eisenhuth played 11 games for Penrith in the 2023 NRL season however he did not feature in the clubs finals campaign or the 2023 NRL Grand Final in which Penrith defeated Brisbane.

On 24 February, Matt Eisenhuth played in Penrith's 2024 World Club Challenge final loss against Wigan.

Matt Eisenhuth played 20 games for Penrith in the 2024 NRL season.

Matt Eisenhuth was named as 18th man in Penrith's 2024 NRL Grand Final victory over Melbourne.

Matt Eisenhuth re-signed with the Penrith outfit on a two-year deal.