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DAILY TELEGRAPH SEPTEMBER 26, 2023. Nathan Cleary ahead of the Penrith Panthers grand final against the Broncos. Picture: Jonathan Ng

The secret behind Cleary’s epic evolution

He’s on the verge of becoming one of the greatest players in NRL history, but Nathan Cleary has revealed how grand final heartbreak and the ability to ignore criticism helped him get there.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH SEPTEMBER 26, 2023. Dylan Edwards ahead of the Penrith Panthers grand final against the Broncos. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Wildcard firms for Kangaroos debut

Nathan Cleary and Dylan Edwards played for the Junior Kangaroos seven years ago, and there’s a strong chance they will represent Australia again next month.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 22:  Jarome Luai of the Panthers is tackled during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm at Accor Stadium on September 22, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Panthers star may need surgery

Jarome Luai made a stunning return from a dislocated shoulder to help Penrith reach another grand final, but the injury could force him out of Samoa’s end of season Tests.

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