While Cleary was a clear choice for player of the match, he was well supported by some of his less celebrated teammates.
Penrith produced an incredible six-try opening 40 minutes, with their marquee man putting his Origin rivals on notice.
Penrith have eviscerated a hapless Wests Tigers outfit to claim their biggest win since entering the premiership in 1967.
Queensland fans were fuming with five seconds to go in the game as Nathan Cleary lined-up a conversion. Find out more here.
NRL Immortal Andrew Johns believes Nathan Cleary will leave the NRL if he finally “owns” a State of Origin series, stating it is the final thing he is yet to achieve.
NSW hopeful Casey McLean’s Origin availability is under a cloud after he was taken from the field and rushed up the tunnel ...
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary isn’t buying into the debate about his son “dominating” State of Origin, with Nathan set to be ...
The Origin star earlier said he was unaware pictures were taken of him during a brief 10-minute stopover at his house.
The Panthers playmaker was caught lying to the NRL Integrity Unit for a second time – and it cost him $30,000.
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'Kidding ourselves': Daley won't cop Cleary Origin talk

Nathan Cleary is tasked with getting NSW off to a flying start in State of Origin on Wednesday, but Laurie Daley isn't putting any pressure on the Blues 'No.7.
Blues halfback Nathan Cleary has been named man of the match after his heroics in NSW’s stunning comeback win over Queensland ...