The Penrith Panthers have been dealt a significant blow with another serious injury to their star halfback, Nathan
Cleary, marking what coach Ivan Cleary described as “one of those years.” During a tense match against the
Melbourne Storm, Cleary injured his left shoulder in the final 15 minutes of the game, which the Panthers lost 24-22.
The injury, which appears to aggravate an ongoing issue from the preseason, left the team and fans deeply concerned
about Cleary’s availability as they approach the NRL finals.
Nathan Cleary has been pivotal in the Panthers’ recent successes, but this injury adds to a challenging season where
he has already missed time due to other injuries. His absence during the crucial closing moments of the game was
felt as the Storm managed to clinch the win, further complicating Penrith’s bid for a fourth consecutive premiership.
The team is now anxiously awaiting the results of Cleary’s medical scans to determine the extent of the damage and
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