Look away, Knights fans: Cleary ditches moon boot for footy boots at Panthers training

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 22, 2026

Injured superstar Nathan Cleary made a surprise appearance at Penrith training on Tuesday, allaying fears over his fitness ahead of Sunday’s preliminary final.

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LA Rams rebound from MCG drubbing to beat the Giants

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