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On Sunday the 14th of September Windsor’s rugby league community came together to witness the final chapter in the career of one of its most beloved players. Former Penrith Panthers squad member and Windsor Wolves stalwart, Patty Hollis, laced up his boots for the last time, ending a journey that has been as inspiring as it has been heartfelt.
For Hollis, the highlights of his footballing career stretch back to 2019 and 2020, when he was selected in the Panthers’ top 30 squad. “That experience, a couple of years in a first-grade system, is something I’ll never ever forget,” he reflected. “I made some really good friends out of it as well.”
But while the Panthers gave him a taste of professional footy, it was the Windsor Wolves that shaped him both as a player and as a person. “Windsor Wolves is a very family-oriented club… it was the first Division One club I played for, and it gave me the opportunity to be picked for the Panthers junior reps. It’s a pathway, and not everyone gets that chance.”
For Pat, Windsor Wolves has always been more than just a football club. Over the past year, he explained, the sense of community has grown stronger than ever, with a genuine brotherhood forming between players. The 2025 season has seen every Sunday team—from the under-17s through to A grade—make the grand final, a first in the history of the Penrith District competition. “That screams volumes about what Dean Jones and the recruitment team have done for the club,” Hollis said proudly.
Pat’s decision to return this year wasn’t just about footy. His older brother, Sam, came out of retirement after seven years, and together they played in honour of Morrie “Moz” Hyde, the much-loved Windsor president who sadly passed away last year. “It was a call out to me and my brother to come back and try and win a comp for Moz. He was definitely the driving factor in my return.”
Now a proud father, Hollis said one of the most special aspects of this season was playing in front of his young son, nieces, and nephews. “Doing it one last time, in front of family—that’s what makes it so special.”
As he looks ahead, Hollis admits his body may not allow him to keep playing, but he hopes to remain involved in the game through coaching and supporting his son when his time comes. Above all, he hopes to be remembered “as a player everyone wanted to play with, someone who would always take that tough carry.” He also paid tribute to Coach Dennis Currie who inspired him along the way, and teammate Eton Lindsay who throughout the season embodied the kind of spirit and reliability that lifted the team and inspired them to play better.
Hollis leaves behind a legacy not just of hard runs and tough tackles, but of loyalty, leadership, and love for his community. His farewell game wasn’t simply the end of a career—it was a celebration of everything he has given to the Windsor Wolves, to Penrith, and to the sport he loves.
