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Nathan Cleary injury update provided by Greg Alexander

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Nathan Cleary injury update provided by Greg Alexander

Summary

Greg Alexander, the Deputy Chairman of the Penrith Panthers, gave an update on Nathan Cleary’s recovery following surgery on his injured foot. Cleary sustained a fibula fracture and a ruptured syndesmosis while playing against the Knights in the preliminary final. Contrary to earlier reports, Alexander clarified that Cleary's tibia was not broken, which represents a more positive prognosis. He is expected to miss a significant portion of the upcoming season. The injury comes after Cleary's latest achievement of winning the Dally M Medal, highlighting its impact on his career trajectory and the team's composition going forward.

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•Nathan Cleary underwent surgery for a fibula fracture and syndesmosis injury.
•Alexander clarified that Cleary's tibia was not fractured, altering recovery expectations.
•Cleary's injury occurred in a preliminary final match against the Knights on September 27.
•He is expected to return sometime during the next season.
•The Panthers may rely on young players in the halves during his absence.

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