Cleary to announce he's leaving the Panthers

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Bubba j May 13, 2026 at 3:16pm

Couldn't give a rat's arse about anything the riff do hopefully they go down the toilet asap
- Mallee57 > Bubba j May 13, 2026 at 3:51pm
  
  Same
Sparky the Eel May 13, 2026 at 3:49pm

come to Parra win the comp & really become a supercoach
- The Badger > Sparky the Eel May 13, 2026 at 4:21pm
  
  We seem to be a challenge to far for these type of coaches. The last super coach we had was Gibbo. Next closest was ' I don't actually win' Smith
Kurupt - Your Mums Favourite Thug May 14, 2026 at 4:20am

Lol he is not coming to the Eels.

He is replacing Robinson
Sparky the Eel May 14, 2026 at 8:38am

Now with Ivan Cleary stepping down from coaching in 2028 most likley either the next NSW or Kangaroos coach. Who from the Panthers current squad should Parra be seriously looking at signing from them?

I do think the younger players would want to stay & build their own legacy with Wallace at the helm.

So best go for the more seasoned players like Yeo , Toó , Leota, Martin bring back Papalií even Cleary if possible
Mitchy May 14, 2026 at 8:57am

I doubt he would even contemplate coming to us; and this would have all been discussed / planned for. For me when the players said they would wait til Nov it raised questions.

Nothing surprised in NRL and I would not be surprised if he ends up with Easts / Warriors etc. with Nathan of course.

The other players will not be as strong without Cleary and co - bit like Melb players who leave their system.

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"I doubt he would even contemplate coming to us; and this would have all been discussed / planned for. For me when the players said they would wait til Nov it raised questions.
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"Whats wrong with picking him in the squad then? It could benefit his game. Number 21 is usually for younger players mixing with the squad.
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"Now with Ivan Cleary stepping down from coaching in 2028 most likley either the next NSW or Kangaroos coach. Who from the Panthers current squad should Parra be seriously looking at signing from them?
I do think the younger players would want to…"

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