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Nathan Cleary
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Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has won the 2026 Dally M Medal as the NRL's best player, accepting the award in a wheelchair after an injury. His father and coach Ivan Cleary featured in a touching moment during his acceptance speech, while an NRLW superstar also made history on the night. Coverage has focused on the red carpet fashion, live updates and build-up to the grand final.
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A gruesome injury to Knights player Leo Crossland in an incident involving Nathan Cleary has dominated Australian sports news, with Cleary defending Crossland while accepting his fate over the tackle. Crossland received a four-match ban, calling it the worst days of his life, and a judicial hearing is locked in. Separately, an AFLW rookie's season is over and the Dockers captain will avoid surgery after a grand final injury.