Cleary out for 8 weeks 🙁

[Westernised Panther]

Late great Frank Ley always will be the best.

Now there’s a name that I haven’t heard for a while!

Loved his broadcasts of Penrith games on 2KA back in the 80s. It’s a shame that he never got to call the ‘91 GF (though Brian ‘Sando’ Sanders did a great job).

 

[Alintheeast]

Now there’s a name that I haven’t heard for a while!

Loved his broadcasts of Penrith games on 2KA back in the 80s. It’s a shame that he never got to call the ‘91 GF (though Brian ‘Sando’ Sanders did a great job).

I think Frank took over from Ian Maurice mid 70s I think Bear’s family owned 2KA. Always remember pulling out the lawnmower listening to Football Forum(?) on Saturday morning. He got to call our first Semi at least.

 

[Fangs]

Objective: 50% win rate until he is back.

We are now 0 from 1.

 

[Bob]

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From the NRL PHYSIO on X


For the Panthers: - Confirmation Brad Schneider tore his LCL & had secondary damage at the back of his knee after contact while he was kicking in Round 10 - expected to miss “a couple more weeks” - Luke Garner should only miss this week with a minor lower limb injury
https://x.com/nrlphysio/status/1794561291526537376/photo/1

 

[Fangs]

We are now 0 from 1.

1 from 2 Fangs.

50% right on track.

 

[Fangs]

1 from 3.

Now with Edwards injured and Luai in the Origin side. Very disruptive.

 

[PANTHERMIKE]

What's the word on the street? Is Nat any chance of coming back next week?

Pretty impressed with the team sitting 2nd given Origin and Cleary being out this long..

 

[John Hamblin]

I don't think he will be back before Origin 3. Makes no sense Madge would pick him and look what he did to Martin needled him up and sent him back on where there was a minute chance of winning

 

[Chins get the wins]

I don't think he will be back before Origin 3. Makes no sense Madge would pick him and look what he did to Martin needled him up and sent him back on where there was a minute chance of winning

f**k Origin off

 

[Whino]

What's the word on the street? Is Nat any chance of coming back next week?

Apart from Gould stirring the pot. Most of gossip is not rushing him back until after our last bye.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Apart from Gould stirring the pot. Most of gossip is not rushing him back until after our last bye.

Cleary himself says he needs to take his time, and make sure the injury doesn't re occur.

 

[Whino]

Cleary himself says he needs to take his time, and make sure the injury doesn't re occur.

If he comes back and re-injures. He could be done for the year.
I wouldn't rush him. In fact, I would hold him back an extra couple of weeks to he sure.
To be 2nd heading into this week, after missing our best player for most of the year is incredible

 

[Iamback]

Dolphins game should be the earliest we see him

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

If he comes back and re-injures. He could be done for the year.
I wouldn't rush him. In fact, I would hold him back an extra couple of weeks to he sure.
To be 2nd heading into this week, after missing our best player for most of the year is incredible

I totally agree. Cleary must look at his workload too.

 

[Fangs]

Warriors L
Sharks W
Dragons L
Manly W
Knights W
Cowboys L

3/6 wins at 50%. This Broncos match is probably the last one then the prodigal son returns.

 

[Fangs]

My absolute guess is 4 weeks.

Similar to last year with Luai's injury. We will 100% need halves cover on the bench. That was Daine's job but Toelau has filled in nicely. Cole about as well. So we have options.

 

[Iamback]

My absolute guess is 4 weeks.

Similar to last year with Luai's injury. We will 100% need halves cover on the bench. That was Daine's job but Toelau has filled in nicely. Cole about as well. So we have options.

That is what I think, he played all year carrying it.

A few weeks off and needle up

 

[The Realist]

I think the team needs to assume that Nathan is gone for the season and prepare accordingly.

That ensures we don't have players with the mentality of 'Oh I am filling this role till Nath gets back', or 'just wait till Nath gets back'. Everyone needs to go all in on this.

If Nath then does come back, it would be a 'surprise' and an 'added bonus' rather than something they are just expecting.

 

[Fangs]

Nathan Cleary to return for NRL Finals • The Western Weekender

Penrith's Premiership hopes have received a major boost with the club confirming Nathan Cleary will be available for the Finals.

westernweekender.com.au

“The scans indicate that he has avoided immediate surgery. The positive outcome is that the club plans to have Nathan available for the NRL Finals.”

 

[Black Diamond]

Club just put out statement that he has avoided injury and should be back for finals.