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Life has a funny way of working in a circular motion and after re-signing with Penrith Panthers for two more years, its a theory that Peter Wallace can attest to.Making his NRL debut for the Panthers in 2005, Wallace enjoyed some success when he joined Brisbane Broncos in 2008 - his strong form led to City-Country honours and a NSW debut in 2008 before he returned to where it all began in 2014.The 30-year-old Panthers playmaker has achieved plenty in his career, but there is one thing that eludes him.The ultimate is to win a grand final and thats what were striving for, Wallace told ESPN.I believe we can get there in the next few years. You never know what can happen this year but definitely in the next couple of years, theres every chance that the club could hopefully get that premiership.Much has changed at Penrith since Wallace made his first appearance for the club, the biggest of which came midseason when he was shifted to hooker to replace the now-departed James Segeyaro.I am surprised (to how well Ive taken to hooker) a little bit, Wallace said.I always had an idea of how I would play the position. Coming from the halves you need to have an idea of how every position should be played, so I sort of knew how Id play it.The main thing Im surprised with is the defensive workload. Obviously its increased a fair bit but at the moment Ive handled it pretty well.It should come as no surprise that the 12-year veteran has taken to the extra defensive workload.He is one of the toughest individuals I have met in all my time in rugby league, Penrith General Manager Phil Gould said.He has overcome immense personal challenges over the past few seasons and is truly an inspiration to all the young players at the Panthers.Those challenges included two knee reconstructions in as many years that forced him to contemplate retirement last year.On his return in 2014, the Panthers marched to an unlikely preliminary final, only to fall one win short of a premiership decider.Wallaces experience will be a vital key if the Panthers are to go a couple of wins better this season as they continue to usher in a promising new generation.Were getting to be right up there with the top clubs in terms of professionalism and how the clubs run, Wallace told ESPN.(The clubs) come a long way since I debuted and even from when I left at the end of 2007 its taken some giant strides.Thats another reason I really wanted to continue on at the Panthers because I think there are some really good times ahead.I love the club - its the club I grew up always wanting to play for. Itll be really nice to finish my career here. Azeez Al-Shaair Jersey . -- The plastic that was taped across the lockers in Oaklands clubhouse came down and the champagne that was on ice went back into the cooler. Dana Stubblefield Jersey . 8 Iowa State on Saturday, sending the Cyclones to their third consecutive loss. The Longhorns (14-4, 3-2) got their biggest win of the season with their third in the row in the Big 12. http://www.custom49ersjersey.com/ . Speaking to the Chicago Tribune at baseballs Winter Meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Boras called the former home of the Expos a "tremendous environment" for baseball. John David Crow Jersey . -- There were a lot of firsts for the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. Levine Toilolo Jersey . Francis told several hundred members of the European Olympic Committees that when sport "is considered only in economic terms and consequently for victory at every cost . LOS ANGELES -- Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto could miss his next scheduled start because of a groin strain.The right-hander had an MRI on Wednesday that confirmed a Grade 1 strain, according to manager Bruce Bochy.Bochy says Cueto could be out up to a week, which leaves the All-Star questionable for next week.Cueto (17-5) was forced out of his sstart Tuesday night in the sixth inning because of the injury.ddddddddddddSan Francisco is in the thick of the NL wild-card race, and the Giants havent finalized contingency plans if Cueto cant make his next start. ' ' '