Cleary makes history to win second Clive Churchill Medal in Panthers masterclass
Cleary had already won a Clive Churchill Medal and was awarded the honour after Penrith’s 2021 grand final victory.
Now, after winning his second, Cleary has become the first player to ever win the player of the match award twice. Cleary finished the night with two try assists, two line breaks, a line break assist, four tackle breaks and a try to cap off yet another impressive season.Get all the latest NRL news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail.“Thank you so much to everyone who turned out, it doesn’t feel real right now,” Cleary said after he was presented with the medal.
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