Cleary successful at judiciary

Author: Panthers Media
Timestamp: Mon 23 Feb 2026, 06:50 PM

Panthers co-captain Nathan Cleary has successfully challenged his charge at the NRL judiciary.

Cleary had been charged with a grade two careless high tackle relating to contact on Heamasi Makasini in Friday night’s trial match against the Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval.

After contesting the grading on Monday night, the judiciary agreed to a downgrade to a grade one, with the charge reduced to a monetary fine.

Cleary will be free to play in the Panthers’ Round 1 clash against the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.

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