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Nathan Cleary Faces Suspension Ahead of Season Opener

2/20/2026

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Penrith Panthers co-captain Nathan Cleary could miss the NRL season opener against Brisbane after being placed on report.
The charge follows a high shot on Wests Tigers rookie Heamasi Makasini during a trial at Leichhardt Oval.
Cleary was sin-binned and booed after the shoulder strike to Makasini's head.
He apologized to Makasini before Ashley Klein informed him of the report.
The match review committee will decide Cleary's fate on Saturday.

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Penrith Panthers co-captain Nathan Cleary could miss the NRL season opener against Brisbane after being placed on report.
The charge follows a high shot on Wests Tigers rookie Heamasi Makasini during a trial at Leichhardt Oval.
Cleary was sin-binned and booed after the shoulder strike to Makasini's head.
He apologized to Makasini before Ashley Klein informed him of the report.
The match review committee will decide Cleary's fate on Saturday.