Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary manufactured an astonishing 26-24 comeback victory over the Brisbane Broncos as the Panthers became the first team in 40 years to win three straight National Rugby League titles in a Grand Final thriller on Sunday.
The Panthers looked dead and buried when they trailed 24-8 at the hour mark with Cleary’s halves partner Jarome Luai off the pitch injured at Stadium Australia.
