Nathan Cleary faces potential suspension after admitting to foul play
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 1:52 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Nathan Cleary of the Penrith Panthers has acknowledged his mistake in a recent match against the Sydney Roosters, where he was sin-binned for dangerous contact just before halftime. The Panthers' star halfback attempted a charge down that inadvertently resulted in contact with Roosters player Hugo Savala. Cleary returned to the field in the 50th minute, and despite his penalty, the Panthers advanced towards a preliminary final berth. Following the match, he expressed guilt over his actions and is awaiting a decision from the NRL’s match review committee regarding potential suspension. The Panthers will prepare for their next matchup against the winner of the New Zealand Warriors and Newcastle Knights.
- •Cleary sin-binned for dangerous contact against Savala.
- •Panthers secured a preliminary final spot despite Cleary's penalty.
- •Cleary admits his action was a 'stupid play'.
- •Roosters missed a penalty opportunity during Cleary's absence.
- •NRL's match review committee will evaluate the incident.
- 1:52 AMZero Tackle NRL — Nathan Cleary’s finals spot at risk despite escaping suspension
- 9:15 PMZero Tackle NRL — Nathan Cleary admits “stupid play” as NRL finals suspension looms
"The Panthers now face a nervous wait from the NRL’s match review committee.
"The star halfback is set for another nervous wait.
Sources
External links- Zero Tackle NRLSep 14, 2026, 1:52 AMNathan Cleary’s finals spot at risk despite escaping suspension
The star halfback is set for another nervous wait.
- Zero Tackle NRLSep 13, 2026, 9:15 PMNathan Cleary admits “stupid play” as NRL finals suspension looms
The Panthers now face a nervous wait from the NRL’s match review committee.
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