Nathan Cleary suffers serious leg injury in preliminary final

Nathan Cleary sustained a significant lower leg injury during the NRL preliminary final against the Knights, caused by a hip-drop tackle from Phoenix Crossland. Medical staff confirmed a compound fracture, leading to his removal from the match just before half-time. Following the incident, Crossland was sent off, leaving the Knights down to 12 players. Cleary's injury will prevent him from participating in the upcoming World Cup, raising concerns about the Panthers' performance without their star player. The match continues as the Panthers aim to secure victory.

• 6:52 AMZero Tackle NRL — Nathan Cleary suffers horrific leg injury