Nathan Cleary in unexpected update after horror injury as Panthers CEO lifts lid on return
Penrith Panthers CEO Andrew Hill provided a positive update on Nathan Cleary's recovery following a second surgery on his leg. The NRL star is expected to return to play between Round 1 and Round 4 of the next season.
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Panthers CEO Andrew Hill has claimed Nathan Cleary (pictured right) could be back as early as Round 1 next year after undergoing his second round of surgery. (Images: Nathan Cleary/Getty Images) Panthers Group CEO Andrew Hill has revealed Nathan Cleary could be back for the opening round of next season after undergoing his second round of surgery. Panthers halfback Cleary shared a photo on Saturday of his second surgery on his right foot with the NRL superstar now on the mend after a tough end to the season.
Phoenix Crossland was sent from the field in Newcastle's win over the Panthers after his hip-drop tackle broke Cleary's leg in the preliminary final. Cleary has since shown his class and jumped to Crossland's defence after the Knights dummy-half copped some backlash for the tackle.
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