Penrith may be fighting to avoid the wooden spoon but winger Josh Mansour is adamant general manager Phil Gould’s five-year plan is still on track.

The Panthers have fallen from grace dramatically this season, going from a top four finish and getting to within one game of the grand final last year to sitting in 15th with one game to play.

Injuries have taken its toll as the Panthers can put together a formidable 13 with players in their rehab unit.

Mansour says while there is no shying away from the fact they are in contention for last spot, things are looking up at the foot of the mountains.