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Penrith Panthers star Nathan Cleary sustained a severe ankle injury during an NRL preliminary final, requiring surgery on both feet.
Nathan Cleary sustained a severe ankle injury during a National Rugby League preliminary final match. The injury required surgery on both feet, with his left ankle suffering a compound fracture. His father and coach described the incident with visible emotion.
The incident occurred during a closely contested game between Penrith and Newcastle. Cleary's injury significantly altered the game's trajectory. This event impacts Penrith's aspirations for a championship title, as Cleary is a pivotal player for the team.
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“An emotional Ivan Cleary explains his star son's right foot had been broken before he suffered a horror compound fracture to his left ankle.”How outlets framed it
Center: Reports detail the severe foot and ankle injuries sustained by rugby player Nathan Cleary during a preliminary final match, requiring surgery and impacting the game's outcome.
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An emotional Ivan Cleary explains his star son's right foot had been broken before he suffered a horror compound fracture to his left ankle.
Penrith and Newcastle were going hammer and tongs when Nathan Cleary's horror ankle injury turned the NRL preliminary final on its head.
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