Troubled Penrith hooker James Segeyaro has been dropped to reserve grade, fuelling speculation he is headed for an early exit from the NRL club.

Segeyaro has been left out of coach Anthony Griffin’s squad to take on Melbourne on Saturday at AAMI Park.

The former PNG international has been dumped to reserve grade just a week after receiving a warning from police about consorting with known criminals after an ill-fated night out at The Star Casino.