Cleary could be gone for the season

[BUDDY]

Needs shoulder surgery.
Waiting on specialist to see if surgery can wait until the end of the year.
Opens it up a bit.
It's a long season. Don't write us off yet.

[yeception]

Put a line through them if he is. I think he'll get away with avoiding surgery till year's end though.

[Bruce Pickett]

That could be tough luck for Cleary and Penrith.

Normally a win in these circumstances can feel a bit empty, but after the rotten luck we've had the last 2 years, 'you can only play what's in front of you'.

[IRoosterManI]

They have had insane luck for 2 years, this will add some adversity. Very interested to see if they can manage it like we have in the past.

[Bansai Pipeline]

Welcome to big school Penrith.

See how you deal with this set back.

[King Salvo]

Burton to half and Momirovski or Naden to centre - Crichton goal kicker - I don't think it will derail their season though if he is out for an extended period..

May have an effect in turning 4's into 6's and the kicking game side of it somewhat but Burton is a fair replacement though

[zac]

nrl physio -

Usually will result in physio/strengthening rehab in an effort to increase stability in the shoulder joint, return to play commonly in 3-6 weeks. Not a 100% success rate though, with an increased risk of further subluxation/dislocation on return. Need to balance risk vs reward

would even things up

[redwhiteblue]

What's the bet my good friend Thirteen requests this thread be moved..

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

What's the bet my good friend Thirteen requests this thread be moved..

Fark him he has a micropenis. He is still shattered that our game was moved lol

[BUDDY]

Burton to half and Momirovski or Naden to centre - Crichton goal kicker - I don't think it will derail their season though if he is out for an extended period..

May have an effect in turning 4's into 6's and the kicking game side of it somewhat but Burton is a fair replacement though

I think you are weakening two positions moving Burton. Yes he is a fair player but Cleary has the best kicking game in the comp and he is the one who steers them around the park.
They only had 5 out for SOO and a Burton led pretty good team got smashed by the Tigers and then lost to the Sharks.
It would be a massive loss if Cleary is out for the season.
A much bigger loss had we only lost Keary.

He can also try and phase out that acne issue he has.

[King Salvo]

I think you are weakening two positions moving Burton. Yes he is a fair player but Cleary has the best kicking game in the comp and he is the one who steers them around the park.
They only had 5 out for SOO and a Burton led pretty good team got smashed by the Tigers and then lost to the Sharks.
It would be a massive loss if Cleary is out for the season.
A much bigger loss had we only lost Keary.

He can also try and phase out that acne issue he has.

Burton will have the established 6/9/13 though and not reggies players in those positions if Cleary is out- If 6 and say 9 were out as well they would be back in the field.

[NorthChook]

If Cleary is gone for the season - huge blow to their confidence being able to finish the job. Lots of pressure already on them to beat the choke and overcome the loss from Melbourne last GF

[BUDDY]

Burton will have the established 6/9/13 though and not reggies players in those positions if Cleary is out- If 6 and say 9 were out as well they would be back in the field.

Yeah but they won't be playing the Tigers and Sharks in September.

[Bondicigar]

Oh no he's going to be in every commentary box and on every footy show for the next 3 months .
I hope he gets better

[BraveTheWorld]

Unless the Storm have a setback of equal proportions, I don't think the Panthers will beat them if they meet in the big dance minus Cleary. Definitely gives us and Souths better odds.
They'll still be a fantastic team without him, but we're definitely a chance of beating them come the finals, if he's still out.