LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
In a promising development for the Penrith Panthers, Nathan Cleary has returned to training after his impressive performance in the grand final.
It's been revealed that Cleary's injury, which occurred early in the game, was a grade-three posterior cruciate ligament rupture, similar to what one might see in a car crash.
According to the team's physio, this type of injury could have kept Cleary sidelined for up to two months if it had happened during the regular season.
However, Cleary's dedication to his recovery and his remarkable shape have set him up for a successful return.
Despite missing out on the Kangaroos' Pacific Championships Test series and his eventful off-season travels, Cleary's commitment to training has not wavered.