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Breaking: Knights star sent to NRL judiciary for tackle that broke Cleary's leg

Breaking: Knights star sent to NRL judiciary for tackle that broke Cleary's leg
ABC Australia Sunday 27 September 2026, 23:58 UTC 1 min read
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Phoenix Crossland referred to NRL judiciary for tackle that broke Nathan Cleary's leg Posted Phoenix Crossland will have to argue his case at the NRL judiciary if he is any chance of playing in the grand final after he was cited for the hip drop that broke Nathan Cleary's leg. The Newcastle hooker was sent off during the Knights' thrilling preliminary final win over the Penrith Panthers on Sunday and the match review committee referred him straight to the judiciary. The ABC of SPORT Sports...

Phoenix Crossland referred to NRL judiciary for tackle that broke Nathan Cleary's leg Posted Phoenix Crossland will have to argue his case at the NRL judiciary if he is any chance of playing in the grand final after he was cited for the hip drop that broke Nathan Cleary's leg. The Newcastle hooker was sent off during the Knights' thrilling preliminary final win over the Penrith Panthers on Sunday and the match review committee referred him straight to the judiciary. The ABC of SPORT Sports content to make you think... or allow you not to. A newsletter delivered each Saturday. Your information is being handled in accordance with the ABC Privacy Collection Statement. [Image text:] finst nelera KNIGHTS donald
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