𝐁𝐎𝐌𝐁𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨-𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟…..𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞

𝐁𝐎𝐌𝐁𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨-𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through the NRL community, Penrith Panthers co-captain Nathan Cleary has been provisionally stood down from competitive duties following an internal and league-led investigation that emerged late today.

The Panthers confirmed the decision in a brief official statement, noting that the move was made as a precautionary measure while relevant authorities review the circumstances surrounding the matter. Importantly, the club emphasized that no final determination has been made, and Cleary continues to cooperate fully with all procedures.

“Nathan has our full support during this process,” the club stated. “Out of respect for due process and all parties involved, we will not be making further comment at this stage.”

The announcement has sparked widespread reaction across the rugby league world, with fans, former players, and analysts expressing a mix of concern, surprise, and support for the 26-year-old playmaker, who has been a central figure in Penrith’s recent dominance.

Sources close to the situation stress that the matter remains ongoing, and the NRL has yet to issue any formal ruling. Until then, Cleary’s status remains unresolved, with updates expected in the coming days.

As the rugby league community waits anxiously for clarity, one thing is certain — this unexpected development has placed the spotlight firmly on Penrith, the NRL, and one of the game’s most influential stars.