1-on-1: Dallin Watane-Zelezniak on Eels links, his leadership and Penrith turning 2019 around - a podcast by Fox Sports Australia

Fox Sports' Phil Prior sits down with Dallin Watane-Zelezniak, breaking down some of the issues the Panthers are trying to overcome, after a 2-and-7 start to the season.

'DWZ' has also been dealing with recent reports linking him to the Parramatta Eels.

He speaks about a range of other Rugby League and personal topics.

Here's Dallin on...

-His career so far (1:00)

-How to pronounce 'Zelezniak'... once and for all! (3:00)

-How 2019's gone personally so far (5:30)

-Being a dad (8:00)

-Being a leader (9:30)

-The Panthers leaders stepping up to help turn things around (12:30)

-Coach Ivan Cleary handling the pressure (16:30)

-The Panthers believing they can turn the season around (17:00)

-The Panthers' fullback depth and who's best suited there (19:00)

-Reports linking him to the Eels (22:00)

-Distractions and whether it's helped cause the Panthers' poor start (26:00)

-What Phil Gould's done for his career (27:30)

-His relationship with Ivan Cleary (29:00)

-Getting 'back on track' against the Warriors this week (31:30)