Grand final Buzz: Cleary’s 20-minute Immortal statement
The superstar Penrith halfback with three straight grand final victories is as good if not better than any of rugby league’s best No.7s, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Panthers
‘Champion status’: Cleary miracle seals Penrith three-peat
Nathan Cleary has produced one of the great all-time NRL performances to seal the biggest comeback in grand final history and a Penrith three-peat.
Cleary clinches Churchill and fires ominous warning
Nathan Cleary single-handedly brought his Panthers back from the jaws of defeat to win their third premiership in a row, earning him a second Clive Churchill medal.
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First try-scorer? Margin? Clive Churchill? Our experts reveal their tips and picks for the 2023 NRL grand final between Penrith and Brisbane.
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Captain channelling Panthers legend in GF surge
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Ref’s revealing insight into coaching feud
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The tragedy driving grand final desire
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Panthers’ huge blow ahead of grand final
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Three word key to Panthers injury battle
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