Penrith famous person Nathan Cleary added one other accolade to his evergrowing resume, changing into the youngest individual to achieve 1300 profession factors in his aspect’s 15-4 win over the Broncos.
Cleary broke the document along with his forty ninth minute attempt, passing earlier holder, rugby league nice Graham Eadie.
Cleary was humble when acknowledging the feat, however admitted it was “pretty cool.”
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“It’s not something that you think about too much. I only just found out in the sheds and it’s something that is pretty cool but to be honest I feels like I’m really still getting started,” Cleary mentioned.
“I still have a long way to go and I think it’s something you can look back at the end of your career and tell the grandkids about.
“For the time being I’m still just looking ahead, staying present and just enjoying every game, training session and being around these boys.”
With State of Origin groups to be introduced early subsequent week, Cleary is a lock to retain his place within the Blues squad.
He mentioned that the “tough games” the Panthers have had of late can be “good preparation” for what is going to seemingly be a bruising Game I.
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“In terms of the games we’ve had leading up, they have been really good preparation for Origin,” Cleary mentioned.
“I feel like this whole game we’ve had tough games bar a couple. Tonight was very tough.
I think it’s prepared me well but Origin is another beast.”
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary was requested if Dylan Edwards, who was wonderful within the win (248 operating metres, 10 deal with busts), has put his hand up for Origin.
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“There’s probably one good reason why you wouldn’t pick him and that’s James Tedesco,” Ivan Cleary mentioned.
“What I would say though is if Dylan got the opportunity, he wouldn’t let anybody down.”
“He’s built for that arena, which he’s shown for the past three years.
“You could (put him at 17) but he’s only played fullback really. I’m not a selector though.”
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