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Cleary Escapes Ban After Father's Intervention
Ivan Cleary's representation led to a downgrade from a three-match ban to an $1800 fine, keeping Nathan Cleary eligible for Penrith's season opener.
- On Monday, Ivan Cleary, Panthers coach and Nathan's father, represented his son at the NRL judiciary and secured a charge downgrade.
- A grade-two careless high tackle on Heamasi Makasini saw Nathan sin-binned, and Penrith disputed the grading to avoid a three-match ban, with Cleary pleading guilty to the charge.
- After showing three still images, Ivan Cleary argued force was shoulder to shoulder, with no head or neck impact, and Nathan explained he kept his arm deliberately low.
- The judiciary panel reduced Nathan Cleary's charge after brief deliberation and fined him $1,800, clearing him to face the Brisbane on March 6.
- Amid a brutal early schedule, Lachlan Gyles surprisingly did not cross-examine Nathan Cleary after the hearing, which Nathan thanked his father for, calling it 'a big effort' and adding to their record.
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Nathan Cleary free to play in season opener after dad Ivan takes on judiciary and wins
The Panthers captain and the coach arrived at NRL HQ in matching suits before successfully arguing for a careless high tackle charge against the halfback to be downgraded.
·Sydney, Australia
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