Ivan Cleary
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Penrith have lost a team of stars. This is the secret to keeping their dynasty alive
The high turnover of players departing Penrith has worked in the team’s favour. The champion coach explains why.
- by Christian Nicolussi
When the extraordinary becomes ordinary: Why Penrith’s winning try sums up this dynasty
A back-rower outleaping a winger 11cm taller than him, a prop charging downfield to be in support and throwing a pass to a left centre playing on the right. This is why the Panthers are good.
- by Adam Pengilly
First Nicho Hynes, now Cleary’s insurance policy: Why Schneider won’t mind if he doesn’t play
Not since Hynes in 2020 has a bench player not made it onto the field in a grand final. But such a scenario will be just fine with Brad Schneider.
- by Adam Pengilly
Cleary uncut: In his own words, this is how the Panthers won the miracle grand final
Twelve months after the greatest grand final comeback in NRL history, the Panthers champion sat down with the Herald to explain exactly what was happening at every moment of his masterclass.
- by Adam Pengilly
This is the NFL-style trick play the Panthers have unwrapped for the finals
The masters of keeping something up their sleeves, the Panthers have been working on a new move. Can it be effective against the Storm?
- by Adam Pengilly
Titans coach Hasler clinches major signing coup
Gold Coast have bolstered their forward pack with the addition of former Parramatta and representative front-rower Reagan Campbell-Gillard on a three-year deal.
- by Michael Chammas, Dan Walsh, Adam Pengilly, Billie Eder, Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko
Opinion
NRL grand final
Cleary set to become all-time great, but even he can’t save Panthers
Despite the Nelson Asofa-Solomona suspension, Melbourne look primed to end Penrith’s remarkable run.
- by Andrew Johns
Opinion
NRL grand final
Why NRL should be sweating bullets about a grand final bunker bungle
Instead of admonishing aggrieved coaches, head office should fix its rule book.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
NRL grand final
Eight years, three premiers: Does the NRL have a problem with the same teams winning?
It’s the grand final we were always going to have. But the sustained success of the Panthers and Storm will test the NRL’s ability to match AFL’s grand final ratings.
- by Adam Pengilly
A ticking time bomb: Can Cleary’s shoulder survive one more game?
The champion halfback kept a hand problem secret for a fortnight. But it’s the shoulder which will be most scrutinised as he was warned it could go in the first minute of the decider.
- by Adam Pengilly
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