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Nathan Cleary undergoes successful surgery on ankle injury from match

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 8:03 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Nathan Cleary undergoes successful surgery on ankle injury from match
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Nathan Cleary, the Penrith Panthers' star halfback, is recovering after successful surgery on his left foot. Cleary suffered a compound fracture and ankle dislocation during the Panthers' season-ending 22-14 loss to Newcastle on September 27, 2026. He shared a message with fans from his hospital bed, assuring them, 'I’ll be back.' Further updates on his recovery timeline have yet to be provided.

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  • •Cleary injured his ankle during a game against Newcastle.
  • •He posted on Instagram from his hospital bed.
  • •The surgery addressed a severe ankle dislocation.
  • •The Panthers concluded their season with a loss.
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  • 8:03 AMThe Guardian Sport — ‘I’ll be back,’ Panthers star Nathan Cleary tells fans from hospital bed after surgery
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Penrith No 7 posts on Instagram to confirm successful surgery on left foot Cleary sustained compound fracture and ankle dislocation in loss to Newcastle Nathan Cleary has told fans “I’ll be back” in a social media post from his hospital bed after the Penrith star underwent emergency surgery on a horrific ankle injury. Cleary was rushed to hospital in Penrith’s season-ending 22-14 loss to Newcastle on Sunday, after suffering a compound fracture and ankle dislocation. Continue reading...

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