Nathan Cleary starts on interchange bench for Panthers prelim final

Nathan Cleary will begin the preliminary final against an unspecified opponent on the interchange bench, with Jack Cogger taking the start at halfback. The adjustment follows Cleary's stress-related bone issue in his foot, noted after the Panthers' Week 1 victory over the Roosters. Cleary, regarded as the NRL's top player, has had a two-week recovery period and will have an uncertain role in the match. The match is set to take place at 4pm and will determine which team progresses to the Grand Final next week.

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