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From a grand final loss in 2020 through to four premierships in a row in 2024, Ivan Cleary has experienced the highs and lows.

Buddha in the box: Why Ivan Cleary is the Zen master

Having won the past four premierships in a row, the Panthers again began the season as title favourites. But a diabolical start has put the pressure on Ivan Cleary - not that you’d know by watching him during a game.

  • Roy Masters

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Isaah Yeo was frustrated with what unfolded in the first half.

‘I’m sure no-one is crying for us’: Ivan Cleary knows what you are thinking about Penrith

Any chance of a miracle comeback against Souths ended with a controversial no-try ruling. After this 28-18 loss, how many more before we write off the premiers?

  • Christian Nicolussi
Paul Alamoti’s second try against Melbourne.

Erratic Storm survive late surge from Cleary-less Panthers

Nathan Cleary’s night ended after just seven minutes, but the Storm needed all 80 to fend off a determined Penrith outfit.

  • Paul Zalunardo
Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary after winning their fourth premiership together.

Panthers had best halves in history. Here’s why Ivan Cleary’s not worried it’s all over

The Penrith coach believes his son Nathan is only now set to enter the best years of his career, despite the loss of champion five-eighth Jarome Luai.

  • Christian Nicolussi
Who will stop the Penrith Panthers in 2025?

Five reasons Penrith will win the premiership again ... and one reason they won’t

This might be tough reading for league fans who do not support the Penrith Panthers.

  • Christian Nicolussi
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A victory song, four-peat’s sake

And the arrival of a new hero to tackle pond scum.

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Ivan Cleary and Jarome Luai

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.

  • Christian Nicolussi
Final try

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.

  • Adam Pengilly
Panthers back-up halfback Brad Schneider.

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.

  • Adam Pengilly
Nathan Cleary after last year’s grand final.

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.

  • Adam Pengilly

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