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'I'll be back': Cleary's admission after surgery. (2026, September 28). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/ill-be-back-clearys-admission-after-surgery-20260928-p6116f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
“'I'll be back': Cleary's admission after surgery.” The Sydney Morning Herald, 28 Sept. 2026, https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/ill-be-back-clearys-admission-after-surgery-20260928-p6116f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed.
“'I'll be back': Cleary's admission after surgery.” The Sydney Morning Herald, September 28, 2026. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/ill-be-back-clearys-admission-after-surgery-20260928-p6116f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed.
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Nathan Cleary, the halfback for the Panthers, underwent surgery on his broken left ankle and posted a message to Instagram saying "I'll be back" while thanking supporters. The incident occurred during a tackle by Phoenix Crossland, which some believe was influenced by recent changes in tackling rules. Crossland is facing the NRL judiciary on Tuesday night but it's unlikely he will play in the grand final due to the injury circumstances. Cleary's absence impacts his team significantly as he is a key player in their lineup.